Russia moves to annex Crimea amid protests and votes
Russians massed in Red Square shouting Crimea is Russia as lawmakers signal support for a March referendum and possible annexation. Pro Moscow forces clash at Sevastopol base while Ukraine and Crimea officials push for integration under Moscow.
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Pastor plans rifle raffle at Troy church service
In Troy New York Grace Baptist Church pastor Rev John Koletas will raffle a new Smith and Wesson M P rifle during a Sunday service to support Second Amendment rights. The $700 AR style rifle will be donated by a local gun shop owner with 18 plus and legal checks required for the winner.
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Grace Baptist Church
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Newtown
Conn
Sandy Hook
Brian Olesen
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Maastricht Cracks Down on Pot Shops Faces Street Dealer Backlash
In Maastricht Netherlands local residents report street dealers surging after a crackdown on coffee shops aimed at curbing drug tourism. Officials ban non residents from shops and close venues near schools while city residents note a darker, more aggressive street market and tense clashes with dealers.
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Washington
Colorado
Carol Berghmans
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Berghmans
Five things to know about Dutch cannabis rules
The Netherlands allows individuals to own small amounts of cannabis and grow up to five plants. Coffee shops may sell only within rules, while possession limits to 0.2 ounce apply. Only residents may buy weed. nonresidents face restrictions. Enforcement targets large scale growers and illegal electricity use.
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Kansas Court Rules State Must Boost School Funding
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled public schools are underfunded and not in compliance with the state constitution. The decision stops short of dictating total funding, but orders lawmakers to boost aid for poor districts by July 1, focusing on supplemental revenues and capital projects.
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