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Wanna-be 'budtenders' flock to US marijuana states for cannabis industry work
Cannabis fans switching jobs now to get in on the ground floor of budding industry
US legal marijuana dealers burned by 70% federal tax rate
Feds still say pot is illegal, but looking forward to reaping big take from sales.
Theresa May urges security alliance to work closely to combat terrorism
Home secretary says terrorism is contributing to mass migration.
Woman found guilty of allowing men to sexually abuse 6-year-old daughter in Marysville
The 35-year-old woman could be sentenced to 26 years in prison at her March sentencing.
Google to teach autonomous cars to drive in rain and navigate hills in US state of Washington
Google extends autonomous car project to Kirkland in Washington where vehicles can experience rain and hills.
Man named Beezow Doo-doo Zopittybop-bop-bop arrested again after 'attacking police' in Washington
The 34-year-old made headlines with his bizarre name in 2012 when he was first arrested.
Mum warns viral duct tape challenge can be fatal after son ends up in hospital
Skylar Fish, 14, slammed into concrete floor, triggering brain bleed, while his hands were bound with duct tape.
US: Tiny house village for homeless opening in Seattle
The 14 homes are a start, but city needs a few thousand more, say housing advocates.
Iran nuclear deal: US imposes fresh sanctions on Tehran over recent ballistic missile testing
The move bars 11 'entities and individuals' from using the US banking system.
Philippines: Marine who strangled prostitute when he discovered she was transgender during oral sex appeals
US serviceman Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted in December 2016.
US and Cuba reach understanding on restoring commercial flights
Travelers currently can travel to Cuba on chartered flights, which are often tedious to book.
Airbnb users with 'black' names less likely to get rooms, Harvard study claims
People with 'black-sounding' names were discriminated against by white and black hosts, says study.
Washington: Youth 'flash mob' steals $13,000 worth of goods from Georgetown Diesel store
Up to 30 young people steal items worth thousands from store in high-end area of US capital
US House of Representatives passes bill making more barriers for Iraqi and Syrian refugees to the US
The House of Representatives in the US approved the Act by 289 votes to 137.
Nation of Islam's Louis Farrakhan promotes 'Justice or Else' message at Million Man March 20th anniversary rally
Farrakhan thanked 'brothers and sisters' from Ferguson who protested following shooting of Michael Brown.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg: Give refugee camps internet access
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg made his impassioned appeal when he addressed a UN forum.
US election 2016: Donald Trump poll leads widen as he calls rivals 'impotent'
Republican frontrunner Trump touted his growing popularity with prospective voters at election rally in Iowa.
Crow with chutzpah surfs on back of mighty bald eagle mid-flight over Washington [Photos]
Washington amateur photographer captures moment a crow lands on a bald eagle.
African-American imposter Rachel Dolezal sued Howard University for anti-white discrimination
Dolezal charged traditionally black college with blocking a job, removing artwork because of her race
China denies involvement in massive US data breach
Chinese embassy in Washington calls US accusations 'not responsible and counter-productive'.
China overtakes US as world's top crude oil buyer
China's crude oil purchases are expected to remain robust despite slowing economic growth.
India to develop strategic port in Iran despite US warning about haste
The US believes India is moving too fast and that New Delhi should wait until Tehran signs a final nuclear deal.
Beer pong rapist Joey Poindexter jailed for 150 years after preying on college fraternity men
'Unique' sexual predator may have 30 more victims.
US fishery council halts commercial sardine fishing as Pacific Ocean numbers plunge
Disappearance of fish believed linked to record stranding of starving sea lion pups along US West Coast.
Cuba hails US move to remove Havana from list of terror sponsors
Obama's decision will help the US and Cuba begin diplomatic process to reopen embassies in each other's soil.
US and Pakistan close in on near $1bn defence deal
US plans to equip Pakistan with attack helicopters and Hellfire missiles to boost Islamabad's counter-terrorism efforts.
Yemen crisis: US stepping up intelligence sharing with Saudi-led coalition against Houthis
Washington is also looking to expedite arms delivery of pre-existing orders by Saudi Arabia amid the Yemen offensive.
Washington: Power outage caused by power plant explosion 'had an impact on the White House complex'
The White House, State Department and the US Capitol were all affected by power outages because of an explosion at a power plant in neighbouring state of Maryland.
Fed rate increase: India will not see a repeat of 2013's sell-off
Tighter Fed policy will not cause much damage this time in India, according to ICICI Securities PD.
Netanyahu heaps scorn on Iran in address to pro-Israel lobby ahead of Congress speech
Israeli prime minister speaks to members of AIPAC in Washington heaping scorn on Iran and its nuclear programme.