Receptor. Marijuana works we tested it at the cancer society. It was a fun time to walk down the halls. [laughter] it worked in making people eat and having less nausea and vomiting. Now theres other ways of doing it then using marijuana. Two questions. Why does all the research all have to happen within the confines of the u. S. System . And how fast, wheres it going and the other part of my question which is, we all look at things in technology is such a massive part of this and we think literally timewise and we have been pushing for 40 years since the one cancer began. Now here we are, what what do you think the timeframe is . The next five years can be much faster than the last 40 combined. I think we are going at an accelerated rate. Its worse if you pick up a medical journal. Every issue there something new and exciting. I think the timeframe has accelerated. We are doing two things, and then i dont want want to take up too much time. Converting some cancers and chronic diseases
Of the day with warmer air surging in from the south. Afternoon highs on thursday should bump up to around 50 degrees. On friday look for a big warm up to temperatures. Afternoon highs across the southwest could reach the lower 60s with windy conditions. The weekend looks very good. So get t there 3 a Home Security Company Opens the door to a new partnership. Marlie hall is in new york with our c b s moneywatch. 3 Home Security services 3 company adt will be purchased by Apollo Global management for 6point9 billion dollars. Adts board approved the acquisition and is expected to close the deal percent. wall street 3 rallied after a 3 three day holiday weekend. The dow gained 222 points tuesday. The nasdaq added 98 proposed new rules by the Agriculture Department would force retailers that accept food stamps to stock healthier options. Its a move designed to ensure that people who use the government benefit have access to better foods. The rules would require stores to carry at least 168
Joining us here on news 19 this morning this february 17th, wednesday. Your birthday. Happy birthday. Thank you. We have to remind everyone every so often. And its National Random acts of kindness day and National Cabbage day. And the weather is cooperating because its going to be lovely. Its a which chilly start to the morning. Cold enough that you could chill the coleslaw. I see what you did there. Temperatures are in the 30s and 40s, 36 in newberry and here in columbia sitting at 42 degrees. We have a little cloud cover but the wind chill feels like 37 out there right now. When the kids head out, they will need a winter coat. 40 degrees as they head to we are looking at a lot of sunshine today with 62 degrees and light winds out of the northnorthwest. With the cold front passing through, a lot of sunshine tomorrow and a little cooler with a high of 59. The roads are dry and as we get ready to head out, take a look at i26 between st. Andrews and penny grove road, not much in and out
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 200 trucks and 300 workers are coming in from Power Companies in florida to help duke energy during the storm. Jeff brooks, with duke energy, says it does not take much ice to weight down tree limbs. Just a half inch of ice can bring a power line down. Duke says people need to be prepared for outages that could last days. 3 Jeff Brooks Duke Energy Spokes Person 11 50 11 this is a scenario where you could see your power out for more than a day. The last storms last year we saw two and three day outages for some of our customers. If you lose power during the storm. Call duke energy to report the outage at 1800poweron. Thats 18007693766. 3 3 in the upstate, Greenville County emergency crews are on standby this morning as the storm moves in. They are warning people to stay off the roads. 3 3 the ncdot and Highway Patrol are now implementing the quick clearance law means the dots imap trucks will move abandoned vehicles to the shoulder when possible. Troopers and local L
Worried travelers. An abc news exclusive. I have lost my mind. The young doctor caught on camera violently confronting an uber driver speaking out for the first time, now suspended from the hospital facing threatsts online. What she really wants people to know about that night. Shes joining us live only on gma. And good morning, america. Busy wednesday morning. Robin on assign many. Great to have lara back. Michael is here. Amy, everybody is here. Trump. No. Hes pulled out of tomorrows megyn kelly. Did it again last night taking the feud to a brandnew level and his Campaign Manager will moment. A lot to talk about. First to the breaking news the weeks long standoff between government protesters and Law Enforcement turning deadly. The leader and several members of the group now under arrest. Abcs Neal Karlinsky has the late in burns, oregon, good morning. Reporter good morning. A dramatic and sudden turn of events here out here overnight with no warning. As a result all of the groups le