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Group files petitions to put recreational marijuana on North Dakota’s November ballot

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Organizers of a proposed ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota have submitted petitions. Sponsoring committee chairman Steve Bakken says supporters submitted more than 22,000 signatures Monday. It needs 15,582 valid signatures to make the November ballot. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office has until Aug. 12

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Parkinson’s specialist met with Biden’s physician at the White House earlier this year, records show

CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Camila DeChalus and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — A top Parkinson’s disease specialist held a meeting with President Joe Biden’s physician at the White House earlier this year, according to records, though the circumstances of the meeting are unclear. Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist at the Walter Reed National Military

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Jennifer Lopez Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jennifer Lopez, singer, dancer and actress. Personal Birth date: July 24, 1969 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: Jennifer Lynn Lopez Father: David Lopez, a computer specialist Mother: Guadalupe (Rodriguez) Lopez, a teacher Marriages: Ben Affleck (July 16, 2022 – January

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Hurricane Beryl destroys crops in Jamaica, leaves islanders facing food shortages

Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica faces food shortages after Hurricane Beryl destroyed over $6.4 million in food crops and infrastructure. On Monday, Floyd Green, Jamaica’s agriculture minister, reported significant damage to vegetables, tubers, and fruits. He said livestock and fishers were also impacted significantly by the record-breaking storm that unleashed tumultuous winds and

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