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Singer Joss Stone ignites drug row in British tabloids as she describes cannabis as less harmful than alcohol. full story

CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc Emery has inspired more than a few musicians in his quest to Overgrow the Government. Take a listen: here are some songs about The Prince of Pot. full story

CANNABIS CULTURE - Canada's Prime Minister performs a Beatles tune about 'getting high', while his Conservative party wants to throw those who 'get high' in jail. full story

The discovery of marijuana in Michael Jackson's bedroom prompted investigators to search the pop star's mansion for other drugs. But lab tests found no marijuana, cocaine or heroin in Jackson's system. full story

CANNABIS CULTURE - When a group of friends and growers from the East Coast of Canada decided to start a band devoted to marijuana, they did it with a simple goal in mind: advance a strong anti-prohibitionist message using the sweet sounds of rock, blues, and a touch of bluegrass. full story

HALIFAX - Vancouver has always been the hotbed of marijuana activism in Canada, but now a group of Nova Scotians is hoping to revive the campaign for looser cannabis laws, not with public protests and civil disobedience, but with a familiar East Coast export: music. full story