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• ‘Super Mario Run’ Android Release Date: Nintendo Mobile Game Now Available At Google Play

  22-03-2017 23:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nintendo has released its mobile game Super Mario Run for the Android platform one day ahead of schedule. Android users can now download and install the game via the Google Play Store. The game comes with a version 2.0 update, which includes new Yoshi colors and new buildings, according toGamespot. There are also more levels of the game open to play for free. The version 2.0 update is also available for the game on iOS.
  
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• Did Paul Manafort Commit Treason? Former Trump Campaign Chief Advanced Russian Interests, Report Says

  22-03-2017 22:55 via ibtimes.com
  
  As the White House attempts to distance itself from former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort, details of his ties to Russia keep piling up.
  The Associated Press reported Manafort worked secretly in 2005 to advance Putin’s interests and undermine anti-Russian movements in the former Soviet republics, proposing a media strategy in the United States, Europe and the former Soviet republics, as well as trying to influence politics and business deals.
  
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• Sea Ice Levels In Arctic, Antarctic Hit Record Winter Lows, NASA Says

  22-03-2017 22:48 via ibtimes.com
  
  Both of Earth’s poles are looking at record low sea ice extent levels, according toNASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
  Every year, sea ice in the Arctic grows and expands throughout the winter, but the region saw a record low wintertime maximum extent on March 7. 
  
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• Women's Rights Around The World: Caribbean Victims Of Sexual Assault Are Ignored, Activists Say

  22-03-2017 22:41 via ibtimes.com
  
  Jamaican co-founder Latoya Nugent of the Tambourine Army was arrested and charged last week with three counts of "malicious communication" for exposing a list of alleged sexual predators on social media, Reuters reported Wednesday. 
  
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• New Frog Species: Check Out This Colorful Frog Scientists Found In Ecuador

  22-03-2017 22:39 via ibtimes.com
  
  Scientists studying an endangered frog got a pleasant surprise when they discovered a new species entirely.
  
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• What Does Trump Do For African-Americans? Congressional Black Caucus Demands Change

  22-03-2017 22:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Wednesday, more than two months after the bloc of African-American elected officials sent him a letter with a list of demands they wanted addressed following his inauguration. Vice President Mike Pence was also there for the meeting, which at least one CBC member reportedly seemed to describe as being somewhat encouraging.
  
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• FDA Report: Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer

  22-03-2017 22:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  TheFederal Drug Administration announced Tuesday that breast implants had been linked to the development of a rare cancer, a link the administration was hesitant to make in 2011 when concerns were first raised.
  
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• Internet Privacy Rules Could Be Killed By Senate Thursday With Congressional Review Act

  22-03-2017 22:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  The United States Senate is planning to start the process Wednesday to eliminate rules that would prevent broadband internet providers from collecting sensitive data from subscribers. A vote is expected to take place on Thursday.
  The expected vote was confirmed to International Business Times by a spokesperson for Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson, who will speak in opposition of the measure on Wednesday, and open internet advocacy group Public Knowledge.
  
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• Army Gas Masks Could Get Design Update For Beards

  22-03-2017 22:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Army’s traditional gas masks could be undergoing a complete design makeover soon. The reason for the change? To accommodate facial hair.
  Gas masks, which cannot seal properly if the wearer has a beard, could be modified to accommodate the hair preference as gas mask manufacturers look into potential design options for safety updates, Army Times reported Tuesday.
  
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• Sony PS4 4.50 Update Breaks Wi-Fi In Some Consoles

  22-03-2017 22:14 via ibtimes.com
  
  Sony dropped the version 4.50 firmware update for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro earlier this month, but for many users, it’s caused some unexpected problems.
  On Sony’s PS4 forum viaPolygon, users are complaining after the update caused Wi-Fi connectivity to stop working on their PS4 consoles. While physically connecting an Ethernet cable from the PS4 to a router still works as a backup option, Wi-Fi on affected consoles is entirely broken.
  
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• Dig Once: Faster Internet Speeds Likely If Congress Comes To Decision

  22-03-2017 22:09 via ibtimes.com
  
  US Representative Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) first proposed “Dig Once” legislation in 2009, but it has recently resurfaced due to House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Marsha Blackburn.
  
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• Corruption In Government: Justice Department Sees Drop In Cases Against Corrupt Officials

  22-03-2017 22:07 via ibtimes.com
  
  Contrary to the common belief that corruption is on the rise within the U.S. government—a swamp desperately in need of draining, as some might say—prosecutions of corrupt officials fell markedly in the first five months of fiscal year 2017, accelerating a general two-decade decline, according to a report released Wednesday.
  
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• Budget 2017: Hello Uber tax, goodbye transit credit

  22-03-2017 22:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Consumer tax changes in today's federal budget will add to the cost of Uber rides while ending a public-transit tax credit. Those are just two of several Liberal government moves that will hit pocketbooks directly, though modestly.
  
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• Military Testing On Animals? Activists Accuse Veterans Affairs Of Cruel Dog Experiments

  22-03-2017 21:50 via ibtimes.com
  
  An animal rights group accused the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of performing medical experiments on dogs at several facilities in Virginia, Military Times reported Tuesday.
  
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• Who Is Poor In America? Wealth Gap Is Growing In The US

  22-03-2017 21:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  During President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech in January, much of his message was focused on the economy, jobs and what he implied was a disappearing middle class. Indeed, Trump mentioned the word “wealth” five times.
  “The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and then redistributed across the entire world,” he said, and at the end of the speech, he promised, “We will make America wealthy again."
  
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• Persian News Year 2017: Trump Wishes Everyone A Happy Nowruz

  22-03-2017 21:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump followed the tradition of former President Barack Obama Wednesday by wishing everyone celebrating Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, “freedom, dignity, and wealth” in the upcoming year. Obama issued an annual address to mark Nowruz and send his greetings to the millions of people of Iranian, Iraqi, Turkish, South Asian, and Central Asian heritage participating in the festivities in the U.S. and abroad.   
  
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• Budget 2017: Liberals spend on training and innovation while holding line on most taxes

  22-03-2017 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The Liberal government has delivered a budget designed to brace Canadians for a fast-changing global economy and empower women in the workforce, while taking a wait-and-see approach to sweeping changes south of the border.
  
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• World Water Day 2017: Gadgets That Help You Save Water

  22-03-2017 21:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  Clean and fresh water is a renewable resource many people in the world don’t have access to and every year theUnited Nations hosts World Water Day on March 22 to raise awareness around water. This year the focus is on wastewater.
  
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• Richard Simmons Transitioning Into A Woman? His Brother Responds To ‘Missing’ Rumors And More

  22-03-2017 21:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  Rumors swirled about the well-being of Richard Simmons, the fitness guru, after he was not seen in public for more than three years. One bit of gossip claimed he was being held prisoner by his housekeeper. Another said he was in hiding because he was transitioning into a woman. His whereabouts spurred a podcast, aptly titled “Missing Richard Simmons.” Still, his brother, Lenny Simmons, maintained the “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” star was in good health and his hiatus wa
  
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• Are Football Games Too Slow? NFL Looking For Ways To Speed Up Play

  22-03-2017 21:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  Referees could get to watch replays on tablets and a play clock will be started after an extra point as part of a plan to speed up National Football League games, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday.
  Goodell said the league has been working with its broadcast partners to try to minimize distractions and interruptions to action on the field, including the length and frequency of commercial breaks.
  
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• Who Is Tobias Ellwood? 'Hero' Politician Gave CPR To Officer Stabbed In London Attack

  22-03-2017 21:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  If you find yourself watching coverage of the London Parliament attack and looking for the helpers, keep an eye out for Tobias Ellwood.
  Ellwood, a member of Parliament representing Bournemouth East also working as a minister in the Foreign Office, was celebrated online Wednesday for his actions in the immediate aftermath of the Westminster incident that left at least four people dead and dozens injured.
  
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• Animals Using Tools: Sea Otters Have Been Smart For Millions Of Years

  22-03-2017 21:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  Humans aren’t the only animals that can use tools to get a job done — sea otters have been utilizing tools for possibly millions of years.
  
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• Bell and Rogers to ask bars to pay more for sports packages

  22-03-2017 21:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Bell and Rogers will soon ask sports bars to pay more for the right to broadcast the big game, on top of what they pay for their existing television service.
  
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• UK Parliament Attack Victims: Nationalities Revealed After Deadly Truck, Knife Killings

  22-03-2017 21:12 via ibtimes.com
  
  A car and knife attack near Parliament in London Wednesday has left at least four people dead and 20 others injured as the British officials scrambled with what was being treated as a possible terrorist attack, according to media reports.
  The alleged attacker or attackers have not yet been identified, nor have the names of the victims, but reports have indicated the nationalities or countries of origin of the victims. They include nationals from South Korea, France and Romania.
  
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• How To Go Live On Facebook: Mac, PC Users Now Have Streaming Feature

  22-03-2017 21:07 via ibtimes.com
  
  Facebook is bringing its Facebook Live streaming video feature to desktop users, the social media networkannounced Wednesday. If you’re on a desktop or laptop with a webcam, you can now stream to family members and friends via a Facebook Live broadcast.
  
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• Starbucks Canada vows to hire at least 1,000 refugees

  22-03-2017 20:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Starbucks Canada says it will hire at least 1,000 refugees to this country over the next five years.
  
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• Rep. Chaffetz Says Facial Recognition Software Should Be Used On Illegal Immigrants

  22-03-2017 20:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  United States RepresentativeJason Chaffetz (R-UT) suggested in aCongressional hearing on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement officials Wednesday that facial recognition software should be used to identify “people that are here illegally,” according toGizmodo.
  
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• Faith Hill, Tim McGraw Joint Album: What Music Will The Couple Record?

  22-03-2017 20:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  They’ve been married for 20 years and have collaborated on several songs during that time, but for the first time, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are releasing an entire joint album.
  
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• Apple Vs. Samsung: iPhone Beats Galaxy Smartphones In 2016 Shipments

  22-03-2017 20:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  The iPhone beat out all other smartphones in 2016, in terms of shipments, according to analysis from the firm IHS Markit.
  The iPhone 6S performed better than all competitors last year, the firm said. In the fourth quarter alone, Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 7 was 2016’s best seller, followed by the iPhone 7 Plus.
  
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• World's Most Famous Schools: The Good, The Bad, The Fictional

  22-03-2017 20:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  No matter if you ask Democrats or Republicans, conservatives or liberals, most people can agree on one thing: Education is important. For many, earning a degree is essential to earning enough money to live or finding a career that doesn't make you want to gauge your eyes out.
  In the spirit of celebrating education, here's a list of the most famous schools in the world:
  The Good
  
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• Kevin Durant Returning Soon? Golden State Warriors' Star Working Way Back From Injury

  22-03-2017 20:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kevin Durant is slowly working towards returning from his knee injury. The Golden State Warriors' forward is making progress after suffering an MCL sprain and a bone bruise in his left knee.
  Durant hasn’t played since he got hurt against the Washington Wizards on Feb. 28. Golden State announced that the All-Star would be re-evaluated in four weeks, and he wasn’t ruled out for a return during the regular season. He traveled with the team on their recent road trip and has begun do
  
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• Westminster Attack Prompts Officials In The US, Italy And Scotland To Boost Security

  22-03-2017 20:01 via ibtimes.com
  
  In the hours after an unidentified assailant stabbed a policeman and wounded several bystanders outside of the British Parliament building Wednesday, New York City and San Francisco boosted security around potential targets, though officials cautioned that there was no apparent threat outside of London.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Problems: Signal Issues Fixed, Nintendo Will Repair Affected Controllers

  22-03-2017 19:56 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Nintendo Switch's signal problems with the left Joy-Con controller have been well-documented, but Nintendo now says they've been solved.
  
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• Police Brutality Around The World: Chinese Officers Tortured Man Killed In Custody, Henan Department Says In Rare Admission

  22-03-2017 19:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  A Chinese police department in the country's central province of Henan acknowledged that some of its officers may have tortured a suspect who died while being held in police custody, Agence French Presse reported Tuesday.
  
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• ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ Trailer Promised Winter News & We Didn’t Get Any

  22-03-2017 19:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kingdom Hearts IIIannouncements haven’t really happened since the Big Hero 6-inspired San Fransokyo world was revealed in the summer of 2015. A Kingdom Hearts 2.8 trailer promised announcements for the third installment this winter, and we didn’t get anything that would warrant the tease. Should fans be concerned?
  
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• Best Password Managers: Security Flaw Found on LastPass On Chrome, Firefox

  22-03-2017 19:41 via ibtimes.com
  
  Google Project Zero researcher Tavis Ormandydisclosed two security flaws plaguing popular password manager LastPass, including one that would allow an attacker to steal “password for any domain.”
  
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• What's Next For Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, Canelo Alvarez? Top Boxers Eyeing 2017 Fights

  22-03-2017 19:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  Saturday, March 18 was the biggest night for boxing in 2017, thus far, as Gennady Golovkin and Roman Gonzalez faced the toughest challenges of their respective careers. Both boxers should be back in action before the year is out, as will the sport’s other top fighters.
  Floyd Mayweather hasn’t fought since 2015, but he’s talked a lot about fighting again in 2017. Canelo Alvarez has a fight on the horizon, while Manny Pacquiao is looking for his next opponent.
  
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• Siri Vs. Alexa: Marriott Testing Apple, Amazon Voice Assistants In Hotel

  22-03-2017 19:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa are currently in a showdown over which will be the AI assistant of choice for travelers, according to aBloomberg report.
  Marriott International Inc. is testing the voice assistants at its Aloft hotel in Boston’s Seaport district and will choose which it will launch more broadly across its locations.
  
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• Where Does The President Sleep? Donald Trump And Melania Have Separate Beds, Like Previous First Couples

  22-03-2017 19:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  The internet, long obsessed with Donald and Melania Trump's marriage, got a new relationship detail to seize upon Wednesday: The couple doesn't usually sleep in the same bed,
  
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• Trump's Mental Health Questioned As Deepak Chopra Asks President To Get Evaluated

  22-03-2017 19:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  Alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra took to Twitter Monday to voice his concerns about President Donald Trump’s mental health. Chopra appealed to Trump directly, asking the president to quell his fears by getting evaluated.
  “I say this with trepidation. Is @POTUS brain impaired? If so what does this mean for the future of the world? What can we do? God bless,” he tweeted Monday.
  He directed his second tweet on the subject straight to Trump.
  
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• ‘Married At First Sight’ Divorce: Nick And Sonia Split

  22-03-2017 19:12 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Married at First Sight” couple Nick Pendergrast and Sonia Granados stayed together at the end of Season 4, but unfortunately, it wasn’t a match made in heaven. After nearly a year of marriage, the couple is getting divorced.
  
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• ‘Deadpool 2’ Cable Rumors: Does Brad Pitt Fit The Bill?

  22-03-2017 19:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  Amid tough times with Angelina Jolie, some bromance with Ryan Reynolds may be exactly what Brad Pitt needs. A one-sentence tweet from the editor-in-chief ofThe Tracking Board just put the high-profile actor in the running to play Cable inDeadpool 2, a role that’s been in question ever since the firstDeadpoolwas announced.
  
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• These Tiny Crabs In Hong Kong Are Now Climbing Trees

  22-03-2017 19:05 via ibtimes.com
  
  Crabs are supposed to stick to the water, but in China they can climb trees.
  Scientists discovered a new species of the crustacean — as they were scampering up mangrove trees growing in the brackish water on Hong Kong’s east coast. Those trees can get up to 10 feet tall and the crabs, named Haberma tingkok, were found between 5 and 6 feet up, according to a study in the journal ZooKeys, “walking on the bark of the branches at ebbing and low tides.”
  
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• Instagram Becoming Like Yelp: Update Makes Photo-Sharing App More Business Friendly

  22-03-2017 19:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Next time the pang of jealousy hits you hard when you see a delicious looking meal on Instagram, or your friend posts their great new haircut and you want one too, you may be able to book a reservation or appointment through the app.
  
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• Google Duo Getting Audio-Only Calling Feature That Doesn’t Eat Up Data

  22-03-2017 18:56 via ibtimes.com
  
  After finding success in releasing a standalone video-calling app, Google is updating Duo to include an audio-only calling feature. The Mountain View giant announced the new feature is going live in Brazil first before it can make its way to other parts of the world in the coming days. 
  
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• Who Is Giggs? 6 Fast Facts About Rapper Featured On Drake’s ‘More Life’

  22-03-2017 18:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  If you weren’t familiar with rapper Giggs before, you surely know of him now after the release of Drake’s “More Life” playlist. The U.K. rapper is featured on two tracks from Drizzy’s newest project, “No Long Talk” and “KMT.”
  
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• Should Pluto Be A Planet? Dwarf Status Should Be Promoted, Scientists New Campaign Says

  22-03-2017 18:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Hovering on the edge of the solar system, Pluto has undergone something of an existential crisis since being discovered 87 years ago. The icy sphere was originally designated the ninth official member of the planetary family, only to be demoted to “dwarf planet” status in 2006. More than 10 years later, some scientists want Pluto to get its old title back.
  A team of scientists led by Kirby Runyon, a doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkin’s University, launched a campaign Tuesday to
  
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• Sears Holdings shares tumble after company warns of 'going concern' doubts

  22-03-2017 18:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Sears Holdings Corp's shares slumped 15 per cent on Wednesday as bondholders and investors questioned how long the retailer could remain in business, a day after the company flagged going-concern doubts.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 Spoilers: Does Jon Snow Die? We Know The Answer Now

  22-03-2017 18:50 via ibtimes.com
  
  After Jon Snow’s resurrection at the beginning ofGame of ThronesSeason 6, the former Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch (death having released him from his pledge) rampaged across the north of Westeros, culminating in the defeat of Ramsay Bolton and the retaking of Winterfell. At the end ofGame of ThronesSeason 7, the ancestral home of the Starks belongs to the Starks once more, and the lords of the northern houses have declared Jon Snow King in the North. It sure looks like Jon Sno
  
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• Will Marijuana Make America Great Again? Skeptics May Disagree, But New Data Finds Otherwise

  22-03-2017 18:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  A new state-run survey by the state of Washington may have dispelled some misconceptions about the effects recreational marijuana use has on teenagers. Opponents of marijuana decriminalization have cited that it could lead to increased use by teens but the results from Washington State Healthy Survey of 37,000 middle and high school students found that teen use didn't change in 2016 from 2012, the year Washington decriminalized recreational marijuana use.
  
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