Feds say states may legalize marijuana with controls
The Justice Department announced a "trust but verify" policy allowing states to permit adult marijuana use, licensing cultivation, and retail sales under strict regulations aimed at keeping weed away from children, the black market, and federal property. The memo urges robust state enforcement to counter public health and safety risks, signaling potential wider legalization in states like Alaska and others planning votes in 2016.
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United States mulls solo action on Syria after Britain vote
President Obama prepares for unilateral military action against Syria within days as Britain abstains in Parliament. Officials brief lawmakers with intelligence linking Assad to a chemical attack, while seeking legal justification and coalitions. France signals readiness, and UN experts prepare to gather evidence across Europe.
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