2017
DEA Gives Pharma Company OK to Make Fake Weed
The DEA classifies Syndros, a synthetic marijuana drug, as a Schedule II drug on controlled substance list.
Japanese Teacher and Students Killed After Avalanche
The avalanche occurred after heavy snowfall in the Nasu highlands where the students were exploring.
Losing Ability to Smell Linked to Early Death: Study
Participants who had suffered a complete loss of smell were found to have a 19 percent chance of dying early.
Tennessee Passes on Chance to OK Medical Marijuana
The bill's sponsor says his colleagues 'are scared' of the bill.
Obama Deserves an Apology From Trump, Says Joe Biden
The former vice president is just one of many government leaders who believe Trump owes Obama an apology.
Starbucks To Hire 240,000 New Employees by 2021
The new jobs will be spread out across the globe.
States With Legal Pot Don't See Increase of Teen Use
There hasn't been much of an increase of teen marijuana use in the state of Washington in nearly five years.
Congress is Disproportionately Christian
Congressional representatives say they're religious, and they're disproportionately Christian.
Does Global Warming Affect Diabetes?
More than 29 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Climate change may increase the risk.
Which Is the Happiest Country in the World?
If you live in a Nordic country, you are probably reading this with a smile.
The Week in Reading: Best New Book Releases, March 21
Everything you need to know about the six best books released this week.
Where Is Japan's Yakuza Gang?
The number of gang members has fallen below 40,000, according to reports.
Fentanyl Lands a Spot On UN's Controlled Substance List
The opioid that killed Prince is 50 times more powerful than heroin.
Trump and Germany's Merkel Hold Joint Press Conference
President Donald Trump and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel will hold a joint press conference at 1:20 p.m. Eastern time.
Pennsylvanians Say Pot Could Supplant Steel Industry
The state's Auditor General said recreational marijuana could improve Pennsylvania's budget deficit.
The Real Life Cost of Monopoly Addresses
Want to live out your Monopoly fantasies in real-life Atlantic City? It could cost you a pretty penny but it might not break the bank.
Federal Marijuana-Related Crimes Are Down, Again
Marijuana-related federal crimes started to drop following Colorado and Washington legalizing adult use of marijuana in 2012.
Five Dogs Died in the 2017 Iditarod
"Enough is enough: The Iditarod must end," PETA said. Animal rights activists forced SeaWorld and Ringling Brothers to end high-profile programs. Will the Alaskan sled race be next?
Wilders Vote Below Expectations In Dutch Exit Polls
Exit polls for the Dutch election indicated that the party of current Prime Minister Mark Rutte would retain the largest number of seats.
Will Trump Dump Michelle Obama's Healthy Lunch Program?
Groups are lobbying for student lunches to include more whole grains and foods that are naturally higher in sodium that would have been prohibited by Obama's Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.
Obama Makes His March Madness Picks
While President Donald Trump declined to fill out a bracket, Obama—a lifelong basketball fan—revealed his March Madness choices Wednesday.
Jeff Sessions Won't Use Weed to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Rejecting the use of marijuana to fight the U.S. opioid epidemic, Sessions suggested stronger criminal enforcement, treatment options and prevention methods.
Can Wildflower Seeds Save Bumble Bees?
The cereal brand Cheerios hopes to plant 100 million wildflower seeds this year, boosting the population of endangered bumble bees.
6 Graphs To Help Understand March Madness
March Madness can be overwhelming but key stats can help explain what to expect out of the tournament in 2017.
White House Daily Briefing for March 13
Sean Spicer's press conference came on the day the Department of Justice has been asked to provide documents related to President Trump's wiretapping claim.
The Week in Reading: Best New Book Releases, March 14
Here's what you need to know about the nine best books released this week.
White House Daily Briefing for March 7, 2017
It's fair to say there have been some developments since Sean Spicer's last on-camera briefing.
Le Pen Dismissed Putin Threat to Europe As 'A Big Scam'
The National Front leader called a new cold war with Russia the real threat.
The Week in Reading: Best New Book Releases for March 7
Here's what you need to know about the 11 best books released this week.
Sweden Restores Conscription Amid Russia Fears
The Swedish minister of defense pointed to Russia's military activity as a reason for the reinforcement.