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Study Shows Today's Marijuana Potency Is Stronger Than in 1995

Researchers from the University of Mississippi have found out that marijuana's potency has become stronger today than it was back in 1995. The study used a total of 38,681 samples of cannabis and was recently published in the Biological Psychiatry journal.

Justice Antonin Scalia's Death Could Shift Supreme Court Power, Intensify Immigration and Abortion Battles

Even as the praises for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia poured in on all fronts, the mother of all partisan battles appeared to be taking shape as to what should happen in the wake of his demise.

Ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear’s Murderers Get 30 Years in Prison

The Venezuelan Court has granted the maximum penalty of 30 years of imprisonment to the last three defendants for the assault and homicide case of ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear and her husband, prosecutor said Saturday.

Jennifer Lawrence Donates $2M to a Kentucky Hospital That Cares for Kids

American Actress Jennifer Lawrence felt the need to help after visiting a Kentucky hospital that cares for children who are sick. It was during her recent holiday trip that she decided to allot $2 million to establish the "Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit," Lawrence announced Friday, February 12.

The Greatest US National Parks for Winter Travelers

The life of a traveler is all-year-round. For those who are already starting to plan the entire year’s journeys, the winter season offers endless of opportunities for adventures. Although traversing the National Parks is an activity often reserved for the summer, the stark contrast of snow and cold is also a breathtaking sight for tourists.

Video Shows Tens of Thousands of Sharks Swimming in Palm Beach, Florida Coast -- What Is Happening? [Watch]

The sharks appeared like several tiny black dots against the blue background from the air. Tens of thousands of sharks are roaming off the coast of Florida at the moment.

'Star Wars Episode VIII' Update: Will Obi Wan Reprise His Role?

Star Wars Episode VIII spoiler details are finally out. Will Obi Wan be making a comeback? "Star Wars" fans were thrilled upon knowing that one of their favorite characters will be making a comeback.

MacBook Pro Release Date; Touch-Screen Feature Not Happening

Here are the things we know so far. Speculations crawled within the tech industry that Apple will launch a series of their latest gadgets on one of their events that is rumored to take place this March.

No Doubt Replaces Gwen Stefani With Former AFI Frontman

No Doubt replaced the songstress with a man. Band members from No Doubt made an official announcement that gathered mixed emotions from their fans. The band declared that they would be going back on the studio and hopefully back on tour.

Puerto Rican Government Officials Try to Lure Wealthy Investors to Island

In order to help alleviate Puerto Rico's massive $72 billion debt, government officials held a meeting on Thursday, hoping to attract wealthy investors to move to the U.S. territory.

Survey Says Majority of Americans Think Alexander Hamilton was a Former President

A survey conducted by researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found out that majority of Americans thinks Alexander Hamilton was a former president of the United States, per Newser. A total of 326 participants were told to pick out the presidents they know in a list of 123 names with 41 actual presidents and 82 others individuals like Benjamin Franklin and Hamilton.

Immigration News: Ted Cruz's Newest Bill Boosts ICE Agents to Enforce Laws

While not on the campaign trail, Ted Cruz is still a working U.S. senator, and he introduced legislation on Thursday to help federal immigration agents.

Inherited DNA from Neanderthals Possibly Linked with Depression, Nicotine Addiction

A new study published in the recent issue of Science magazine found out that a person's risk of having depression or being addicted to nicotine may have been inherited from Neanderthal DNA. The group of researchers studied 28,000 electronic health records of Americans with European ancestry and used a new method to scan for Neanderthal gene variants that are linked to depression and other disorders like skin lesions and blood clots.

'Making a Murderer' Update: Earl Avery Breaks His Silence About the Trial

Steven Avery's brother broke his silence last Wednesday, Feb. 10, as he spoke to the media for the first time.

Obama Believes Climate Change Rule Still has a Chance Despite Supreme Court Setback

Although the U.S. Supreme Court blocked its implementation recently, President Barack Obama remains confident that his legacy climate change rule will move forward.

Gravitational Wave Detection from Black Hole Merge Proved Einsten Was Right

Scientists have recently confirmed what legendary physicist Albert Einstein had already theorized a century ago.

Cuba's Tourism Boom Still Fails to Benefit Some Black Cubans

While Cuba's tourism starts to pick-up courtesy of its renewed relationship with the U.S., some black Cubans believe that it only benefits the wealthy and not those who are less fortunate.

National Society of Hispanic MBAs Rebrands Organization, Aligns Itself with Broader Goals

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs changes its name to Prospanica in an ambitious rebranding strategy.

Father of Slain Nicole Lovell Opens Up: ‘I’m Doing a Lot of Blaming Myself’

The emotional David Lovell, Nicole Lovell's father, opened up in an interview with "Dr. Phil" aired Wednesday, Feb. 11, as he shared how he felt towards the incident that cost his daughter's life.

Drug Testing on Food Stamp Recipients Not a Mandate, But an Option

Alabama Rep. Robert Aderholt revealed on Thursday that states could now implement drug tests on its food recipients if they choose to.
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