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Gage Jackson reports on the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, which caused significant damage in Louisiana, leaving many without power. The storm has been downgraded, but the East Coast is preparing for its remnants. The NBA will resume playoffs after a strike over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, with plans to support social justice initiatives. The House of Representatives is set to vote on marijuana legalization, a historic move that could change its status under the Controlled Substances Act. More updates will follow in the morning.

What is the current classification of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act?

What must happen for the marijuana legalization bill to become law after it passes the House?