Parliament passed a bill that will put cigarettes out of reach for future generations.
The FDA's proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars is being applauded by advocates and doctors, who believe the step could help continue a trend of decreased smoking rates.
New Zealand plans to outlaw smoking for the next generation so young people will never be legally able to buy tobacco in the country.
The victim was sitting in the living room lighting a cigarette when he accidentally dropped it and the couch caught fire, the fire chief said.
A driver was burned and his car destroyed after a bizarre accident.
Advocacy groups have sued tobacco companies claiming they target menthol cigarettes specifically to the African American community.