NORFOLK, Va. — For the first time in 28 years, Tallahassee saw measurable snow. For many in the South, the snowstorm gave people a chance to play in weather usually seen further north. In Memphis, a frozen pond gave hockey fans the chance to enjoy a rare outdoor skating session. […]
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States with legal pot vow to fight Justice Dept. memo
LOS ANGELES — Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo Thursday that reverses an Obama-era policy that enabled states to legalize marijuana without federal intervention. But that memo sparked swift reaction from officials in Washington state, where recreational marijuana has been legal for 5 years now. “We will not be bullied by […]
States with legal pot vow to fight DOJ memo
LOS ANGELES — Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo Thursday that reverses an Obama-era policy that enabled states to legalize marijuana without federal intervention. But that memo sparked swift reaction from officials in Washington state, where recreational marijuana has been legal for 5 years now. “We will not be bullied by […]
“I think you’re a psychopath”: Judge rebukes baby’s killer
JACKSON, Mich. — A southern Michigan man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s 18-month-old son has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Scott Jurewicz was found guilty in November of first-degree murder and first-degree child abuse in the March 2015 death of Brenden Hartranft. He apologized on Thursday in […]
Thousands stuck in travel nightmare as winter storm forces cancellations
NEW YORK — Thousands of air travelers were out of luck Thursday as snow and wind at major transit hubs forced more than 4,000 flights to be canceled. The massive winter storm virtually shut down New York’s airports, creating long lines of frustrated flyers and leaving others to sleep at Newark […]
Trump makes first appearance in W.H. briefing room, but on screen
Last Updated Jan 4, 2018 5:02 PM EST President Trump made his first appearance in the White House briefing room during Thursday’s conference. However, he only appeared on-screen. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders introduced Mr. Trump as a “special guest” before starting a pre-recorded video message from the […]
Trump makes first appearance in WH briefing room, but on screen
Last Updated Jan 4, 2018 4:59 PM EST President Trump made his first appearance in the White House briefing room during Thursday’s conference. However, he only appeared on-screen. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders introduced Mr. Trump as a “special guest” before starting a pre-recorded video message from the […]
The hidden epidemic of perfectionism in millennials
Thomas Curran is assistant professor at University of Bath; Andrew Hill is head of taught postgraduate programmes at York St John University In our roles as academics, young people knock on our doors almost every day. They are typically ambitious, bright and hard-working. They have a broad network of friends, and most come […]
Iran blames CIA for anti-government protests; U.S. denies
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Thursday directly blamed a CIA official for a week of protests calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic, as the strength of the demonstrations was uncertain with fewer reports of rallies. The Trump administration has denied having any hand in the protests, and the CIA […]
Amazing auto tech that’s coming — and already here
Imagine that while you’re driving, new technology could read your brain waves and anticipate that you want to turn or take other action and thus make the vehicle respond more quickly. That project from Nissan (NSANY) is the kind of gee-whiz technology going on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics […]