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People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functions

Over the past two decades, a great deal of attention has been given to marijuana – also known as pot or weed. As of early 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and Washington, D.C., and the use of marijuana for medical purposes has grown significantly…

The Conversation

What is the New START nuclear deal and why did Russia suspend it?

As Putin freezes the treaty between Russia and the US, we look at the deal and the implications of the suspension.

Al Jazeera

Analysis-How a U.S. budget dispute imperils funding for Taiwan weapons

U.S. congressional efforts to counter China's military threats toward Taiwan could stumble over a problem much closer to home: partisan battles in Washington imperiling billions of dollars in security assistance for the self-governed island.

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Putin aiming to divide US public opinion with nuclear treaty pullout, experts say

Russian president accused of ‘playing to rifts in the United States’ by raising specter of nuclear war between Moscow and west

The Guardian - US

Editorial: Congress finally wakes up to Big Tech’s failure to protect kids

If any issue can bring notoriously polarized Washington together across party lines — and should — it is the need to protect America’s children from such perils as those to be found in abundance on the internet.

Chicago Tribune

Iran blames US for delay in prisoner swap deal

It remains unclear whether an agreement can be finalised as Tehran maintains Washington is acting in bad faith.

Al Jazeera

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties

China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island

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Red Wings continue march toward playoffs with 3-1 win in Washington

WASHINGTON — The Red Wings had to win Tuesday without captain Dylan Larkin for much of the game as it turns out.

Tribune News Service

Buttigieg bashing over response to Ohio derailment turns bipartisan

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called several officials during his trip to Poland on Tuesday for an update on an Ohio train crash that released toxic chemicals after his administration’s response to the derailment has come under fire from both parties.

Tribune News Service

When schools track female athletes’ menstrual history, it likely violates federal laws

Only four states — Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York and Oklahoma — and Washington, D.C., do not currently ask any questions about menstrual history on the sports pre-participation medical forms provided by their state athletic association.

Chicago Sun-Times

Supreme Court sounds wary of weakening internet's Section 230 to allow lawsuits against internet giants

WASHINGTON — Several Supreme Court justices said Tuesday they were wary of allowing lawsuits against YouTube and other social media firms over algorithms they use to direct users to related content — even if that encourages terrorists or promotes illegal conduct.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats assail Fox News’ possession of Jan. 6 Capitol video

WASHINGTON — Tucker Carlson’s access to unpublicized footage of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is an “egregious security breach” by Republicans, the House’s top Democrat says.

Tribune News Service

Ex-member: Proud Boys were 'tip of the spear' after election

A jury is hearing testimony from a former high-ranking Proud Boys member who pleaded guilty to plotting with group leaders to violently stop the transfer of presidential power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden

The Independent UK

Fighter jets, quakes, NATO stakes: Are US-Turkish ties on a reset?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday came in the wake of the devastating earthquakes that have rattled the Turkish leader’s projection of his country as a regional hegemon. With Turkey turning into a recipient of generous US humanitarian aid, will…

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Supreme Court sounds wary of weakening Section 230 to allow lawsuits against internet giants

Tribune News Service

Rep. David Cicilline to resign from Congress

WASHINGTON — After seven terms in Congress and a rise into the ranks of Democratic leadership, David Cicilline is calling it quits.

Daily Mirror

Eric Bieniemy told he's "doomed to fail" at Washington Commanders by former player

Former Kansas City Chiefs running-back LeShaun McCoy has slammed Eric Bieniemy's lack of coaching involvement, and has tipped the offensive coordinator to fail in Washington

Reuters

US lawmaker in Kyiv: Momentum shifting toward ATACMS, F-16s for Ukraine

A senior U.S. lawmaker said during a visit to the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday that momentum in Washington was shifting toward sending the long-range missiles and fighter jets coveted by Kyiv as it battles Russia's invasion.

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Analysis-Nuclear risk seen rising as Putin unpicks last treaty with U.S.

The last remaining treaty that limits Russian and U.S. nuclear weapons was already in grave peril before President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that Moscow was suspending its participation.

Tribune News Service

Gaps in broadband access is backdrop to Sohn’s FCC nomination fight

WASHINGTON — In parts of Oklahoma’s 3rd District, more than half of the state’s rural residents don’t have access to a broadband connection, House Science Chairman Frank D. Lucas, who represents the district in Congress, said in a recent interview.

Al Jazeera

Plane, motorcade, train: How Joe Biden got to Kyiv in secret

Biden’s ‘inherently risky’ trip to Ukraine took planning and logistics with details known to only a few.

Tribune News Service

As tech jobs melt, the trades beckon. This plumber makes $140K+

Meet will lane, 31, of Tacoma, Washington, who never went to college.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Washington great Sam Huff has Estate set for auction

The Washington legend's estate sale is scheduled for next month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Says Russia Will Never Defeat Ukraine after Kremlin Suspends Nuclear Treaty

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday Ukraine "stands strong" a year after the Russian invasion and that Moscow would never defeat its neighbor, after the Kremlin suspended a landmark nuclear arms control treaty over the West's support for Kyiv. Hours before Biden spoke in Poland following a surprise visit…

WEKU

Politicians say they'll stop fentanyl smugglers. Experts say new drug war won't work

As fentanyl deaths soar, political pressure is growing to stop Mexican cartels that smuggle the drug. Experts on drug trafficking say trying to lock down the Mexican border is an impossible goal.

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