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Dramatic rise in US children ingesting marijuana edibles: study

Dramatic rise in US children ingesting marijuana edibles: study

The number of American children accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles has jumped nearly 15 times in recent years as more states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, according to a scientific study published Tuesday.

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Man Utd strengthen grip on top-four place with Bournemouth stroll

Man Utd strengthen grip on top-four place with Bournemouth stroll

Marcus Rashford scored for a fourth consecutive game as Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to strengthen their grip on a Premier League top-four place.

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Venezuela receives first European cruise ship in 15 years

Venezuela receives first European cruise ship in 15 years

Venezuela on Tuesday received its first European cruise ship in 15 years after long being avoided by tourists due to high levels of insecurity and economic turmoil.

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Arsenal held by battling Newcastle as Man Utd extend winning run

Arsenal held by battling Newcastle as Man Utd extend winning run

Arsenal were held to a goalless stalemate by high-flying Newcastle on Tuesday but still extended their lead to eight points at the top of the Premier League as Manchester United strengthened their grip on a top-four place.

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Man Utd coast to win against Bournemouth to strengthen grip on top-four place

Man Utd coast to win against Bournemouth to strengthen grip on top-four place

Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win against Bournemouth on Tuesday, strengthening their grip on a Premier League top-four place after a fourth straight league win.

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Arsenal held as defiant Newcastle make their point

Arsenal held as defiant Newcastle make their point

Premier League leaders Arsenal slugged out a bruising 0-0 draw with Newcastle on Tuesday that underlined why both sides have exceeded expectations this season.

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Stock markets rally on New Year boost but US equities falter

Stock markets rally on New Year boost but US equities falter

Global stocks mostly rallied Tuesday thanks to a New Year boost, clouded however by rising interest rates, recession worries and Russia's war on Ukraine.

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US coach Berhalter admits kicking future wife in 1991 incident

US coach Berhalter admits kicking future wife in 1991 incident

US national football coach Gregg Berhalter, his future uncertain after a last-16 World Cup run, admitted Tuesday kicking his girlfriend in a 1991 incident that US Soccer is investigating.

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'Brutal' storm bears down on California

'Brutal' storm bears down on California

Some "brutal" weather was bearing down on California on Tuesday, with forecasters warning torrential rain and widespread flooding this week could prove deadly.

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US leads criticism of Israel minister for Al-Aqsa visit

US leads criticism of Israel minister for Al-Aqsa visit

The United Nations and the United States led a chorus of international criticism of a visit by Israel's extreme-right new national security minister to Jerusalem's super-sensitive Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Tuesday.

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