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Cancer Docs Feel Unprepared, But Recommend Marijuana Anyway

Nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors who responded to a survey say they’ve recently recommended medical marijuana to patients, although most say they don’t know enough about medicinal use.

Three Americans Detained In North Korea Return Home

Three Americans who were detained in North Korea have landed safely in Washington.

Political Newcomers to Battle for NC9

North Carolina's 9th congressional district will send new blood to Washington.

Freed Detainees Thank U.S., Trump, Pompeo For Their Release

Freed after more than a year in prison, three Americans flew homeward from North Korea late Tuesday toward a big middle-of-the-night celebration featuring President Donald Trump — the latest sign of improving relations between longtime adversaries in the buildup to a historic summit between Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Detainees Freed In North Korea, Returning To U.S. With Pompeo

Three Americans detained in North Korea for more than a year are on their way back to the U.S. with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in the latest sign of improving relations between the two longtime adversary nations.

Mark Harris Upsets Incumbent Robert Pittenger In U.S. House 9th District Race

Baptist pastor and Republican challenger Mark Harris upsets U.S. Representative Robert Pittenger in the U.S House 9th District race.

Police: Up To 7 Girls Could Be Buried In Michigan Woods

Authorities excavating woods in southeastern Michigan for the remains of a 12-year-old girl last seen in 1979 also could be looking for the bodies of up to half a dozen others who have been reported missing over the years.

President Trump Exits Nuclear Accord With Iran

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran. The decision means Iran’s government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what’s left of the deal.

NY Attorney General Resigns Over Abuse Claims

New York’s attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them.

Group: NCAA Reforms Should Go Further Amid FBI Hoops Probe

The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics supports recent reform proposals to the NCAA amid a federal corruption investigation into college basketball — but wants the NCAA to do more.

Melania Trump Launches ‘BE BEST’ Awareness Campaign For Kids

Melania Trump on Monday gave her multipronged effort to promote the well-being of children a minimalist new motto: “BE BEST.”

F.B.I Says 138 Killed In Active Shootings Incidents In 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says there were more active shooters and more people killed in those shootings last year than any year since the agency started collecting the data.

Miami Police Officer Suspended After Video Shows Him Kick Suspect In Head

A Miami police officer has been suspended after a video posted on Facebook shows a surrendering car theft suspect being kicked in the head.

Indiana Police Officer Fatally Shot; Suspect Still At Large

A police officer was shot to death Friday evening at a western Indiana apartment complex, and officers surrounded a building where they believe a suspect remains barricaded.

Judge Poses Pointed Questions On Manafort Charges At Hearing

A federal judge on Friday asked pointed questions about special counsel Robert Mueller’s authority to bring charges against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and suggested that prosecutors’ true motive is getting Manafort to “sing” against the president.