Michael Phelps: 'I'm Ready for Something Different'
Olympic swimming hero Michael Phelps is moving on. Fresh off winning six more medals in Rio, he plans to retire form competitive swimming. "I'm ready for something different," Phelps says.
Michael Phelps Wins 23rd Gold Medal at Rio Olympics
Four-time Olympian Michael Phelps won six more medals - five of them gold - at in Rio this week, upping his totals to 23 gold and 28 medals overall. Phelps says this is his last Olympics.
Hillary Clinton Favors Moving Marijuana to Schedule II
Hillary Clinton's campaign has criticized the DEA's decision to keep marijuana in Schedule I. "As president, Hillary will build on the important steps announced today by rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule II substance," states her senior policy adviser Maya Harris.
Why Democrats Are Good for Marijuana Law Reform
When has a Republican President and White House been good for marijuana-law reform? Never.
Illinois Decriminalizes Marijuana
Given a second chance to approve the state legislatures' decrim bill, this time Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner agreed to more restrictive language and signed the bill on July 29, making Illinois the 21st state to decriminalize marijuana..
Medical Marijuana Advocate Eugene Monroe Quits NFL
Six weeks following his release by the Ravens, veteran offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has decided to retire from the NFL after just seven years in the league. Monroe has taken a stance in favor of medical marijuana in the last year.
Willie's Reserve Rolling Into Colorado and Washington
Willie Nelson's long-awaited branded marijuana products, under the name Willie's Reserve, will debut this month and in August in Colorado and Washington legal-weed stores. To hype the roll-out, he's performing concerts in each state.
Drug Suspensions Galore: NFL and NBA Sock It to Numerous Players
Eleven NFL players are either currently suspended or will be suspended for the start of the 2016 season. In the NBA, guard O.J. Mayo (two years) and forward Mitch McGary (five games) have been banned. All ran afoul of the leagues' drug-use policies.