DOJ will move to reclassify marijuana in historic shift, sources say
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Maine is the newest frontier for the illicit marijuana trade, with potentially hundreds of suspected unlicensed grow houses operating in the state.
Whether smoked, eaten or vaporized, cannabis use is associated with increased risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal.
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
Americans divided on whether they would want a licensed recreational marijuana business in their neighborhood.
The proposal, had it passed, would have allowed anyone over the age of 21 to purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
The actor, currently starring in the Oscar-nominated "Triangle of Sadness," and the new sports comedy "Champions," is as well-known for his affinity for cannabis as he is for his versatility.
As many as 40 dispensaries, along with dozens of other cannabis-related businesses, are expected to eventually open in Connecticut by the end of 2023.
With cannabis legal in some form in more than half of the States, some of the nation's top chefs are finding more ways to integrate it into their recipes.
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Most Americans are not opposed to having legal marijuana businesses in their area.
One House member wants to see more limits on pot use. The other wants to decriminalize it. But they agree that research is hampered by the weed that's available.
It turns out that laws can change in an instant, but worries about being stereotyped are a lot harder to shake.
Elias Theodorou is the first professional athlete in North America publicly known to receive a therapeutic use exemption for cannabis, but he is far from the only one calling for the rules to change.
The city plans to go green, as in letting the cannabis industry expand and transforming entertainment there in a way similar to the famously popular European weed-tourism focal point Amsterdam.
The complaint alleges that the state's largest marijuana recall was unwarranted.
They divert precious water during the severe drought and abuse their workers, overwhelmed local officials say.
Online retailer, which no longer screens workers for marijuana use, wants Congress to ease nation's cannabis laws.
Doctors are warning parents to keep the candy-like drugs hidden from children.
The operation is the largest marijuana eradication of illegal cultivations in the history of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officials said.
"For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety," Governor Ned Lamont said.
The promotion is a part of the state's strategy to get more of the population vaccinated.
Six in 10 think people convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses where it's legal should have those convictions removed.
The chemistry program claims to be the first in the country that focuses specifically on cannabis.
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
Victorinox, the maker of the Swiss Army Knife, says it's in the early stage of working on new products without knives.
FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded.
A man was convicted in the 2001 murder of Amanda Gonzales, a U.S. Army soldier who was 19 at the time of her death.
Judge Scott McAfee allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case involving former President Donald Trump if Nathan Wade resigned, which he did.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
The worker stabbed a woman and two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
Victorinox, the maker of the Swiss Army Knife, says it's in the early stage of working on new products without knives.
FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded.
A man was convicted in the 2001 murder of Amanda Gonzales, a U.S. Army soldier who was 19 at the time of her death.
Judge Scott McAfee allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case involving former President Donald Trump if Nathan Wade resigned, which he did.
Victorinox, the maker of the Swiss Army Knife, says it's in the early stage of working on new products without knives.
FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
A senior administration official linked the pause to Israel's operation in Rafah.
Judge Scott McAfee allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case involving former President Donald Trump if Nathan Wade resigned, which he did.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful" flame retardants.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
A senior administration official linked the pause to Israel's operation in Rafah.
Jerusalem's Hand in Hand school sees Jewish and Arab kids learn together – and they're learning a lot more than just math and science.
Indian police have arrested the parents of a 6-year-old deaf and nonverbal boy who's body was found in a canal with signs of a crocodile attack.
The SS Tilawa was carrying hundreds of passengers and thousands of silver bars when it sank in 1942.
2 days after an apartment building collapsed in South Africa, the search continued for 42 construction workers still believed to be buried in the rubble
As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.
Billboard's Carl Lamarre joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the heated feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
As tensions escalate between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, a security guard was critically injured in a shooting outside Drake's Toronto residence. Police are investigating the incident which casts a shadow over the hip-hop community's ongoing disputes.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
TikTok filed a lawsuit over U.S. legislation that could ban the social media app. It says a new law demanding it sever ties with the Chinese government is unconstitutional and is a free speech issue. However, supporters of the law say it's essential for national security.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
A man was convicted in the 2001 murder of Amanda Gonzales, a U.S. Army soldier who was 19 at the time of her death.
Indian police have arrested the parents of a 6-year-old deaf and nonverbal boy who's body was found in a canal with signs of a crocodile attack.
The worker stabbed a woman and two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says.
A former Mayo Clinic resident accused of fatally poisoning his wife last year may have been identifying as a widower before she even died, a new warrant reveals.
Alexander Louie, 34, told authorities he was not taking his HIV medication so he could purposely infect his partners.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
President Biden is hitting the campaign trail in Wisconsin Wednesday, where he's expected to tout his Investing in America agenda and announce the expansion of a Microsoft Data Center in the state. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
A string of tornadoes this week has hit communities from Oklahoma to Michigan, leaving buildings in ruins and thousands without power across multiple states.
TikTok is suing the U.S. government over a new law that would ban the app nationwide if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. In its lawsuit, TikTok points out that many of the lawmakers who passed the law still use the app. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Another round of severe weather blew through multiple states Tuesday night, leaving buildings in ruins and tens of thousands without electricity. One town in southwest Michigan was hit with two tornadoes. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
Hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. are losing their homeowners insurance, with four major companies ending coverage in California due to the growing risk of wildfires. Companies in Florida are canceling policies due to increased hurricane risks. Matthew Eby, the founder and CEO of First Street Foundation, a nonprofit that studies climate risks, joined CBS News to discuss .