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Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

HEBBRONVILLE, Texas (AP) — In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings.
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Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade

Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade

MIRANDO CITY, Texas (AP) — The late Amada Cardenas was called many things — the “angel of peyote,” the “peyote rose” or simply “Grandma Amada.
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What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?

What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?

The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America. It holds sacred the peyote cactus , which grows naturally only in some parts of southern Texas and northern Mexico.
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Stock market today: US markets poised to retreat in thin post-Christmas holiday trading

Stock market today: US markets poised to retreat in thin post-Christmas holiday trading

U.S. markets are broadly lower before the opening bell in what's expected to be thin holiday trading. Futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.4% in the early hours Thursday.
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Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

HEBBRONVILLE, Texas (AP) — In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings.
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Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

EDMONTON — Naheed Nenshi is still looking to find his feet — and a seat in the legislature — after six months on the job as leader of Alberta's NDP.
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Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

EDMONTON — Naheed Nenshi is still looking to find his feet — and a seat in the legislature — after six months on the job as leader of Alberta's NDP.
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Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction

EDMONTON — Naheed Nenshi is still looking to find his feet — and a seat in the legislature — after six months on the job as leader of Alberta's NDP.
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Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen

Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen

ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress to push through long-sought changes that include voter ID
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Greek police warn drivers to use snow chains after long traffic jams reported in some mountain areas

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek traffic police were warning drivers in areas with ice and snow to use snow chains, after long traffic jams were reported near some ski resorts because of cars becoming stuck on the roads.
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