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If marijuana is rescheduled, will it be legalized nationwide?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — The legalization of marijuana has been a frequent topic of discussion in recent years, with many states opting to legalize it themselves instead of waiting for the federal government to do so. But now, federal health officials have recommended reclassifying marijuana, giving some hope that this could be a crucial step toward national legalization. Unfortunately, that isn’t exactly what it means. Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, meaning the Drug Enforcement Administration considers it without a “currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” Marijuana rescheduling falls short of expectations on Biden However, the Department of Health and Human Services has sent its findings on marijuana to the DEA, reportedly recommending that it be reclassified as a Schedule III drug. That classification means the substance has a “moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.”Other Schedule II...

Officer involved shooting in South St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Shots were fired in the 3800 block of Shenandoah on Saturday morning. Police confirmed that there was an officer involved in the shooting. Reports of shots fired happened around 9:30 a.m.The circumstances surrounding the shooting are not clear at this time. The police have not indicated if there are any injuries. This is a developing story. FOX2 news crews are headed to the location. This post will be updated with more information as it comes into the newsroom.

Two of Phelps County inmates escape, one turned themselves in, one still missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

Phelps County – The Sheriff's Office reported this morning, that two inmates escaped from the Phelps County Jail, September 29. One of them has since turned himself in.Inmates Steven Timothy Scott and Jonathan Eugene Schmidt O'Dell both managed to escape from the jail, with Scott later turning himself to authorities.Schmidt O'Dell is described as a 33-year-old white male. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs approximately 200 lbs. At the time of his booking, he had brown hair, blue eyes, and a full beard; however, he may have shaved his beard to alter his appearance. He was last seen wearing a maroon-colored shirt bearing the Phelps County logo and brown slacks with a tan stripe. It's important to note that Schmidt O'Dell should be considered dangerous and is currently detained on multiple weapons charges.If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jonathan O'Dell, call 9-1-1 immediately. As for Scott, charges related to his escape from custody will go through the Phelps...

Government on brink of shutdown ahead of midnight deadline as McCarthy slates last-minute vote

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

(CNN) — Federal agencies are making final preparations with the government on the brink of a shutdown and congressional lawmakers racing against Saturday&#’;s critical midnight deadline – as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy mounts a last-minute push to avert the lapse in funding.McCarthy announced that the House will vote on a 45-day short-term spending bill Saturday, and it will include the natural disaster aid that the White House requested. Asked if he is concerned that a member, including Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, could move to oust him over this bill, McCarthy replied, &#“;If I have to risk my job for standing up for the American public, I will do that.&#”;Infighting among House Republicans has played a central role in bringing Congress to a standoff over spending – and it is not yet clear how the issue will be resolved, raising concerns on Capitol Hill that a shutdown, if triggered, may not be easy to end. House...

Ryder Cup: U.S. falls to epic deficit, and it gets even worse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg put Europe in the record book with the shortest match in Ryder Cup history, a symbol of its utter dominance over the Americans at Marco Simone.The Americans trailed the Europeans 9½-2½ with four four-ball (best ball) matches to be played Saturday afternoon, followed by 12 singles matches Sunday. The American team’s seven-point deficit matches the biggest after three sessions in the five-session format. U.S. squads led by seven after three sessions in 1967 and 1975.The Scandinavia super duo — Hovland of Norway, the FedEx Cup champion, and Aberg of Sweden, only four months removed from college — beat Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka so badly in foursomes Saturday morning that it was over in 2 hours, 20 minutes.The 9-and-7 victory was the biggest margin for any match over 18 holes in Ryder Cup history, a beating so bad that Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player, was wiping away tears.Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood ou...

Downtown Ice returning to San Jose for the holiday season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

Who says wishes don’t come true? After the long-running Downtown Ice rink in San Jose went on hiatus last year, the San Jose Downtown Association got the message that people considered it a vital part of their holiday season. So it’s back this year and will open in the Circle of Palms on Nov. 17.Last year, the company operating the ice rink pulled out too late for the city to find a comparable replacement. The San Jose Downtown Association sprang into action, and Liz Ruiz, owner of Aloha Skate at Eastridge Center, stepped up to produce a tropical-themed roller rink on the site. It was fine as a replacement, but it was obvious people were hoping for something, well, cooler.“People enjoyed roller skating, but we heard loud and clear that families and friends from all parts of Northern and Central California missed their tradition of coming to skate at our ice rink,” said Tricia Lee McNabb, who has managed rink operations since 1997.Livermore-based Special Ice, ...

California consumers suddenly turn grumpy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: California consumer confidence took a U-turn in September, falling to a four-month low by one index’s tally.Source: My trusty spreadsheet looked at the September results of the Conference Board’s monthly consumer confidence indexes derived from polling of shoppers in California, seven other states and across the nation.ToplineThe overall California confidence yardstick had shown growing optimism earlier this summer. But this index dropped 4% in September after rising 12% off May’s 2023 low. This swing leaves the confidence benchmark 8% below September 2022.DetailsThink about two measurements that create the overall confidence index to understand what California consumers are thinking …Current conditions: Californians feel “meh” about today’s economy. This measurement of w...

Bay Area high school football roundup 2023: Best of Week 6 action

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

Welcome back to the Bay Area News Group’s high school football roundup.Here, you’ll find all the details from the weekend’s action in this news organization’s coverage area, which encompasses teams that play in leagues based primarily in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.Check back every Saturday during the season for scores, highlights and top performers, updated throughout the day.If you have not already, please subscribe here for complete digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.On to the roundup …Ranked teamsNo. 2 De La Salle 21, No. 8 McClymonds 0In a game dominated by defense, Dominic Kelley scored on two touchdown runs and Toa Faavae threw his first touchdown pass of the season – a 38-yarder over the middle to Robert Santiago – to account for the scoring as De La Salle (4-2) won its fourth in a row. Mack is 2-2. Darren Sabedra has more details here.No. 4 Pittsburg 37, No. 6 Los Gatos 27In one of the top matchups of the night, Pi...

Photos: Bay Area high school football Week 6, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

Wilcox 45, Mountain View 14,See a photo you like? Click Here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards, and more.Wilcox High quarterback Tyson Bonilla (8) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of their football game against Mountain View High in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Wilcox High quarterback Tyson Bonilla (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter of their football game against Mountain View High in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Mountain View High’s Lex Silver (3) scores a touchdown in the first quarter of their football game against Wilcox High in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Wilcox High’s Will Souza (10) catches a pass for a first down in the third quarter of their football game against Mountain Vi...

Neymar looks for first goal with Saudi team as Asian Champions League campaign resumes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:24 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are leading their Saudi Arabian clubs into the second matchday of the Asian Champions League in starkly different form.Ronaldo is the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer with 10 goals for Al-Nassr. Neymar has yet to find the net for Al-Hilal.Hilal coach Jorge Jesus dismissed concerns about the Brazilian, who missed a penalty in a 2-0 win over Al-Shabab on Friday. Neymar has played in four games since joining from Paris Saint-Germain.“He has made the team stronger and has contributed a lot and in the future he will become even better,” Jesus said. “We are now looking forward to the next game.”That comes in the Asian Champions League on Monday.Hilal, a four-time continental champion, can’t afford many more dropped points after a surprise 1-1 draw with Navbahor of Uzbekistan in the opening Group D game in September.Neymar narrowly missed a red card in that game and now heads to Iran to take on Nassaji Mazandaran at the Azadi Stadiu...