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U.S. Senate Votes To Legalize Hemp After Decades-Long Ban Under Marijuana Prohibition - Cannabis News

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Comedian Stephen Colbert caught Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) off guard late Wednesday night, joking about marijuana.

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The Summer Skinny On CBD Sunscreen - Cannabis News

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Comedian Stephen Colbert caught Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) off guard late Wednesday night, joking about marijuana.

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Oregon: In the shadow of marijuana, hemp industry is starting to develop - Cannabis News

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Football players take an alarming array of pain medication to get back on the field but some believe medical cannabis is a safer and more effective alternative.

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Almost 17,000 illegal Cannabis Plants found in 87 Greenhouses in Oregon

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LAS VEGAS – Count Michael Chiesa and Rose Namajunas among the many backers for continued reform in the war against marijuana.

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Italian business to sell 'Bob Marley' hemp seed ice cream – Marijuana News

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A north Italy-based ice cream parlour in the small resort town of Alassio – which is seven square miles with a population of approximately 11,000 – hopes to begin selling its Bob Marley-inspired hemp treats before year end.

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Marijuana with high THC levels can cause ‘cannabis use disorder’

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WASHINGTON - Christmas is approaching fast and this is a big week for people to load up on gifts to place under their tree.

Since Initiative 71 became legal back in February, it means this is the first holiday season you can legally give marijuana as a present to people over the age of 21 in the District of Columbia.

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The Industrial Hemp Farming Act is back — is this the year Congress legalizes the crop? - Cannabis News

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Alaska is about to become the first state to have pot cafes where people can buy and consume marijuana, similar to Amsterdam. Right now, that's not legal in other states that have recreational marijuana.

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Your Gratuitous 420 Post! Products, Events, and More for Cannabis Connoisseurs

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'Tis the season for partying - and what better time than the holidays to combine all the vices (sugar, booze, cream, and alcohol) into a tasting course of delicious, sinful beverages?

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Could Hemp Be a Lifeline for Struggling Farmers? - Cannabis News

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No holiday table is complete without a nice, big meat roast, front and center. You could grace your table with a goose with golden-brown skin, a crispy brined turkey with truffle butter, or a pile of Cornish game hens wearing edible Santa hats. Or you could make some prime rib that truly embodies the holiday spirit.

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Beyond Potency: The 6 Most Important Hemp and Cannabis Tests

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Nearly two years after recreational pot sales became legal across the state, state tourism officials have continued to downplay Colorado's weed tourism, with some officials going as far as to deny the lure of cannabis culture — against all evidence.

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Death Penalty for Cannabis: Which Countries Will Kill You

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The Emerald Cup, the celebration of cannabis culture now in its third year in Santa Rosa, wrapped up its two-day run at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on Sunday with its biggest attendance ever, showcasing some of the best outdoor organic marijuana in the world and the industry the plant has spawned.

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DEA Hit With Another Lawsuit From Scientists Seeking to Research Cannabis

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Amazon is developing a marijuana-themed family dramedy, starring Margaret Cho, Variety has learned.

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Lawmakers Race to Introduce Veterans' Medical Marijuana Bills in New Congress - Cannabis News

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A recent Colorado Tourism Office survey of summer travelers shows 48 percent were influenced by legal recreational pot.

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1 in 5 Texans have more relaxed view towards marijuana following lockdowns, survey reveals

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When marijuana first became legal, design was the last thing on the mind of retailers.

They just wanted their stores open in a hurry so they could start turning all that bud into bucks.

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Is Mixing Cannabis And Prescription Drugs A Good Idea?

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Pop a pot pod into your Keurig machine to get a medicinal dose with your java.

There may soon be a new use for your Keurig coffee maker — brewing pot.

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What Does This Recent Milestone for Canadian Pot Companies Mean for Investors?

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A new wave of legal-weed entrepreneurs wants to put the dope in your doppio. And the potential profits from a mashup of coffee and caffeine are, well, high.

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Pot proponents see momentum – Cannabis News

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Leafs by Snoop is using design to make marijuana appeal to upscale consumers.

Goodbye, plastic baggies: Snoop Dogg’s new line of marijuana products, Leafs by Snoop, looks like it’d be right at home amongst the artisanal chocolate bars at Whole Foods or the all-natural lotions at Kiehl’s.

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UK Medical Cannabis Registry – First Study Results

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When Colorado legalised cannabis possession in 2014, the anticipated ‘Green Rush’ of dope tourists didn’t quite happen. But the first stoners’ B&B in Denver is now leading the way.

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Amsterdam City Leaders Now Discourage Cannabis Tourism

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Tying a celebrity's name to a brand can be a big deal for marketing. You see it with sportswear and cosmetics all the time.

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Does Anxiety Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Florida?

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — After nabbing a spot in next week's Republican debate, John Kasich went on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Friday night to share his ideas to a different type of audience.

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