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For the first time, more U.S. high school seniors are smoking pot than tobacco, a new survey shows. Daily marijuana use remained relatively stable at 6 ...
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Whether it’s delivering the first baby of the New Year or attending to an accident victim, for some medical professionals Christmas and New Year’s Day ...
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