News of the Day From Across the Nation, March 11

1 Tribe OKs pot: Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, according to the tribe’s election commission. A proposal to allow alcohol in the tribe’s casino failed. In the tally announced on Wednesday, both medical and recreational marijuana passed by wide margins, with 82% of voters approving medical marijuana and 74% approving recreational pot. The alcohol proposal failed by 12%. The Oglala Sioux will become the only Native American tribe to set up a cannabis market in a state where it’s otherwise illegal.

2 War powers: Defying a veto threat, Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to limit President Trump’s authority to launch military operations against Iran. The House gave final legislative approval to the measure Wednesday, 227-186, sending it to Trump. The president has promised to veto the war powers resolution, warning that if his “hands were tied, Iran would have a field day.” The resolution, sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., declares that Trump must win approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. Kaine and other supporters say the measure is not about Trump or even the presidency, but instead is an important reassertion of congressional power to declare war.

3 Wanted cow: A cow is on the loose in South Florida. It’s not considered dangerous, but police have been trying to corral it for weeks. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said Wednesday the animal has been spotted near Interstate 75 in Broward County. Somehow it has eluded capture since late January. Police also say the cow is guilty of “MOOving violations, uddering false checks, and fleeing and eluding police.” These are direct quotes.

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