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Here's what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacks

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in recent years.

But that boom looks set to come to a crashing halt. Buried in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month was a provision to ban those drinks, along with other impairing beverages and snacks made from hemp, which have proliferated across the country in Now... Read More

ICC judges to rule on provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be freed from detention at the International Criminal Court on Friday, as appeals judges are set to rule on a request to release him while proceedings against him are ongoing on charges of crimes against humanity.

Duterte’s legal team is appealing an October decision to keep the octogenarian in custody after judges found that he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses.

Prosecutors at the ICC say Duterte was involved in dozens of killings... Read More

Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline, but a deadly fire may hasten its end

BANGKOK (AP) — While the exact cause of the deadly inferno that swept across a Hong Kong apartment complex was unknown, questions have been raised about the role of the bamboo scaffolding that enveloped the buildings at the time of the fire.

The blaze, which has left at least 94 dead, has focused attention on the use of the ancient construction technique used for more than 1,000 years.

Bamboo poles lashed together using wire and other strong materials are often found at construction sites in Asia, and the scaffolding is commonly seen around Hong Kong.
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Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the United States after the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. from their country as the Taliban took over, authorities said.

The program, called Operation Allies Welcome, was created after the 2021 decision to leave Afghanistan following 20 years of American intervention and billions of dollars of aid.

Democratic President Joe Biden, who oversaw the withdrawal started by his predecessor — Republican President Donald Trump — said the U.S. owed it to the... Read More

Cameron Boozer scores 35 points as No. 4 Duke tops No. 22 Arkansas 80-71

CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 35 points and nine rebounds to help No. 4 Duke hold off No. 22 Arkansas for a wild 80-71 win on Thursday night.

Boozer went 13 for 18 from the field at the United Center — the same place his father, Carlos, called home while he played for the Chicago Bulls for four of his 13 NBA seasons. Cayden Boozer also is a freshman on the Blue Devils, and Carlos cheered on his twin sons from a courtside seat.

Caleb Foster had 15 points and eight assists for Duke (8-0), which is off to its best start since it winning its first 11 games of the... Read More

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Here's what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacks

ICC judges to rule on provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline, but a deadly fire may hasten its end

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

Cameron Boozer scores 35 points as No. 4 Duke tops No. 22 Arkansas 80-71

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