Colorado and Washington are the first two states to regulate and allow a full industry.
2013
Lawmakers dispute Snowden’s declaration of victory
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California says Snowden should have stayed in the United State to demonstrate the courage of his convictions.
Polish composer Wojciech Kilar dies at age 81
The composer wrote scores for many films, including Roman Polanski’s Oscar-winning “The Pianist” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.”
Health insurance sign-ups nearing 2 million
Yet to be reported are December results from the 14 states that run their own websites for enrollees.
Confrontation in South Sudan averted
Community leaders persuade most of the 25,000 “White Army’ soldiers to return home.
NH rescuers help 2 hikers who triggered avalanche
The two hikers are hospitalized after the rescue is completed Sunday morning.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge closed after ice chunks hit cars
No injuries are reported when five vehicles are damaged by chunks of ice dropping from the beams and suspension cables of the Route 1 bridge in Prospect near Bucksport.
Former F1 champion Schumacher injured while skiing
Michael Schumacher sustains a serious head injury while skiing in the French Alps.
Justice Sotomayor to help Times Square ball drop
The U.S. Supreme Court judge will lead the final 60-second countdown on New Year;s Eve to usher in 2014.
No date set for Vonn’s return
Lindsey Vonn, recovering from a knee injury, may not compete before the Olympics.