Justice Department moves forward with easing restrictions on marijuana
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
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.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
David DePape, convicted of trying to kidnap Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer in October 2022, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
Atlanta received Lun Lun and Yang Yang from China in 1999 as part of a 25-year loan agreement that will soon expire.
The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.
It was unclear whether Lucero López Maza was the intended target of the attack, because shootings have become so common in the area.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Kenny Chesney recently kicked off his summer tour. The country superstar talks with "CBS Mornings" about his historic career and shares how his music continues to evolve.
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
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 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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?
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including the criticism he's faced for trying to make the church more inclusive. The pope's full interview will air on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
A U.S.-built pier is now ready to receive aid for civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, at least 20 American medical workers are trapped in Gaza after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab spoke with two of them.
The last pandas in the U.S. --four at Zoo Atlanta -- will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expires
There's mounting criticism of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after a report that a symbol used by election deniers was once displayed outside his home. Scott Macfarlane has more on how Alito is responding.