Washington DC Legalises Marijuana Possession And Use

Washington DC has become the latest place in the United States to legalize the use and possession of small amounts of marijuana. BBC reports:

 "As of midnight on Thursday (05:00 GMT), people who use the drug in private no longer face prosecution. The change has created tension between the city’s mayor and Congress. Washington DC joins Alaska, Colorado, and Washington state as the only places in the US that allow the use of the drug for recreational purposes.