The Briefing 09-20-16

Terrorist attacks in 3 states over the weekend underscore ongoing threat of radical IslamReuters (Dustin Volz and Alex Dobuzinskis) — Islamic State claims responsibility for Minnesota mall attackNew York Times (Marc Santora, William K. Rashbaum, Al Baker, and Adam Goldman) — Manhattan Bombs Provide Trove of Clues; F.B.I. Questions 5 PeopleUSA Today (Thomas Frank) — Experts say NYC attack was terrorism

Nashville, the "buckle of the Bible belt," to consider decriminalizing marijuanaNew York Times (Richard Fausset) — Following Its Country Music, Nashville May Loosen Up on Marijuana

Does marijuana produce slackers? New research shows lack of regulatory standards harmfulWall Street Journal (Susan Pinker) — Marijuana Makes for Slackers? Now There’s Evidence

7,800,947—the number of opioid prescriptions in TN, surpassing that state's populationThe Tennessean (Holly Fletcher) — There are more opioid prescriptions than people in Tennessee

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