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Marijuana: Why the drug became illegal, and the future of legalization | USA TODAY

Marijuana: Why the drug became illegal, and the future of legalization | USA TODAY

Here’s what you need to know about the future of marijuana legalization in the United States, from its racist beginnings to today. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3nivTCz TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey legislators have passed landmark bills which, if signed into law, will allow New Jerseyans to possess, buy and sell — with taxes levied — marijuana for adult use next year. After …

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Perdue and Loeffler address crowd as votes are counted in Georgia runoff | USA TODAY

Perdue and Loeffler address crowd as votes are counted in Georgia runoff | USA TODAY

Republican candidates deliver remarks as votes are counted in Georgia’s election to fill two Senate seats. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVOkCfj0lbk Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday for a pair of runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate, marking the end of the tumultuous 2020 election cycle that saw Republicans make gains in Congress while losing the White House. …

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What is Section 230, and why is it important? | USA TODAY

What is Section 230, and why is it important? | USA TODAY

The Communications Decency Act, or Section 230, was passed in 1996. What is it, and why is it important? RELATED: Get the latest news from USA TODAY here http://bit.ly/3912fNe » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/3912fNe » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, …

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Six-year-old goes home after a year in the hospital | Humankind

Six-year-old goes home after a year in the hospital | Humankind

Dylan desperately needed a new heart, but all he could do was wait for the perfect one. When it finally came, the whole hospital celebrated. 🤗 RELATED » 5-year-old meets anonymous donor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cm9aWzVOXY Six-year-old Dylan underwent a heart transplant after 358 days in the hospital. His care team threw a celebration for the day he finally went home. Subscribe to …

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Georgia voting officials hold press conference ahead of runoff election | USA TODAY

Georgia voting officials hold press conference ahead of runoff election | USA TODAY

Georgia voting official Gabriel Sterling holds press conference after President Trump pressured top election officials to ‘find’ more votes for him. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3xmFnUUOnU Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, announced a Monday press conference a day after the Washington Post first reported a call between President Donald Trump and top election officials pressuring them to “find” more votes …

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Deployed dad's return leaves children speechless | Militaryind

Deployed dad's return leaves children speechless | Militaryind

A little lie and a big surprise was the perfect recipe for this deployed dad’s holiday homecoming. 🤗 RELATED » Grinch saves Christmas with Army dad surprise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbKlCjp6OIM Marie Potter lied to her kids all day for a very important reason. When their deployed dad walked through the door they couldn’t believe it. Do you have a Militarykind moment you …

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117th Congress swearing-in | USA TODAY

117th Congress swearing-in | USA TODAY

The most diverse Congress in history is sworn in Sunday with control of the Senate undetermined.  RELATED: Who is Mitch McConnell? What you need to know about the Republican Senate leader https://youtu.be/jp58N8g8MyY With two Senate seats in Georgia still undetermined, the 117th Congress is sworn in Sunday and includes at least 121 women and 124 people of color.  » Subscribe to …

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Siblings create driveway masterpieces with chalk | Humankind

Siblings create driveway masterpieces with chalk | Humankind

These driveway chalk drawings come to life right before your eyes. 🎨 RELATED VIDEO » 3rd grader creates multi-cultural crayons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ0wEzU-83k Macaire Everett and her brother Camden were stuck at home for months. All they needed to get away was some creativity, chalk, and each other. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to our …

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Grinch saves Christmas with Army dad surprise | Militarykind

Grinch saves Christmas with Army dad surprise | Militarykind

The Grinch isn’t stealing these sisters’ presents this year, only their hearts. 🎄 RELATED » Christmas tree farm surprise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxccGahHzVM Hailey and Cheyenne haven’t seen their dad Pfc. Josh Chuck since he left for basic training. Little do they know he’s the one in the costume. Do you have a Militarykind moment you want to submit to us?! Please submit …

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New Year's Eve celebration in New York's Times Square | USA TODAY

New Year's Eve celebration in New York's Times Square | USA TODAY

Watch the ball drop in Times Square in New York City, as the East Coast of the United States welcomes 2021. RELATED: Watch cities around the world ring in the new year: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/travel/destinations/2021/01/01/new-years-eve-watch-celebrations-around-world/4106160001/ » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, …

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis holds news conference on COVID-19 | USA TODAY

Colorado Governor Jared Polis holds news conference on COVID-19 | USA TODAY

Colorado has confirmed the first known U.S. case of a new coronavirus strain that was first identified in the United Kingdom. “Today we discovered Colorado’s first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, the same variant discovered in the U.K.,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. “The health and safety of Coloradans is our top priority and we …

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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives COVID-19 vaccine

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives COVID-19 vaccine

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, are scheduled to receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, transition officials said. Harris’ vaccination is expected to be done live on camera, CNN reported. Harris will join a growing number of high-level officials who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, including President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President Mike Pence, …

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President-elect Biden speaks on the COVID-19 pandemic | USA TODAY

President-elect Biden speaks on the COVID-19 pandemic | USA TODAY

President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 outbreak from Wilmington, Delaware. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELMw_6DGddE Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine Tuesday at United Medical Center in Washington, D.C. “This is about saving lives. I trust the science, and it is the scientists who created and approved this vaccine,” Harris …

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo updates reopening plans amid pandemic | USA TODAY

Gov. Andrew Cuomo updates reopening plans amid pandemic | USA TODAY

Gov. Andrew Cuomo provides updates at his daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in New York. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3cGP4Bl » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/3cnnOIx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #NewYork #Quarantine …

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