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Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a long-time opponent of marijuana legalization, comes days after the first sales of recreational pot in California. Sari Horwitz, who covers the Justice Department for the Washington Post, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what this means for the industry.
States with legal marijuana laws are not happy after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rolled back an Obama-era policy on marijuana. Nushin Rashidian, the co-founder of Cannabis Wire and the co-author of "A New Leaf: The End of Cannabis Prohibition," joins CBSN from Los Angeles to discuss the implications.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo Thursday that gets rid of guidance from the Obama administration that allowed states to legalize marijuana. The move adds uncertainty to the marijuana industry, right after pot became legal in California. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a marijuana enforcement memo Thursday rescinding Obama-era guidance which let states to legalize marijuana without federal intervention. The move now injects uncertainty into the growing industry in parts of the country that have legalized the drug, CBS News' Jeff Pegues points out.
CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' escalating fight against legalized pot.
It is now legal to sell recreational pot in California, but the rollout is not going smoothly everywhere. It may be months before the digital system designed to track and regulate sales is fully operational. Mireya Villarreal reports.
California is the latest state to make recreational marijuana legal, and on New Year's day, hundreds of Californians lined up to buy some. But pot is not yet available throughout the state. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Dozens of retailers in California have been licensed to begin selling recreational marijuana on New Year's Day. Emily Dufton, author of "Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America," joined CBSN to discuss whether we'll see other states follow suit.
The arrival of the new year in California brought with it broad legalization of marijuana, a much-anticipated change that comes two decades after the state was the first to allow pot for medical use.
In four days, California will become the latest state to allow sales of recreational marijuana. Pot sales will be legal in eight states and the District of Columbia in 2018. But California businesses will face a complicated roll-out in order to sell it. Carter Evans reports.
California will become the eighth state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana in 2018. The new law however, is raising a lot of questions for the state's users -- and producers -- of the drug. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles, where only a handful of dispensaries will be ready to hit the ground running in the new year.
California is preparing to grapple with new regulations that will accompany legalization of recreational marijuana, which begins in the new year. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
The New Year will mark the official start of recreational marijuana sales in California, and there are fears it could lead to more impaired driving. At the University of California San Diego, researchers are trying to help police detect whether a person is too high to drive. Barry Petersen reports.
Police in San Bernardino seized thousands of marijuana plants and shut down an operation they believe was bringing in millions of dollars a month. Officials identified 43-year-old Stephanie Smith as the owner of the illegal drug operation, who could face possible charges. CBS Los Angeles' Crystal Cruz reports.
The cost of the deadliest wildfires in the history of California history is rising. Forty-two people were killed. and on Monday, authorities said flames destroyed at least 8,400 homes and buildings. That's not all that went up in smoke. John Blackstone reports.
The legal use of marijuana is the latest temptation available to tens of millions of people who visit Las Vegas each year. But the law mandates the legally bought marijuana be consumed in a private residence, which puts tourists in a tough spot. Mark Strassmann reports.
There's a new legal vice in Las Vegas. Starting today, marijuana dispensaries across Nevada are allowed to sell recreational pot. The Silver State is now the fifth state where pot can be legally purchased. Chris Martinez has the story.
Colorado led the nation as the first state to allow sales of marijuana for recreational use in 2014, but the drug's effect on roadway crashes has not been well-documented. A new insurance study reported an increase in insurance claims filed for collisions in Colorado, Washington and Oregon, states where marijuana use is legal. However, the numbers do not match what Colorado State Patrol has tracked. Barry Petersen reports.
New research shows a link between an increased risk of car crashes and legal marijuana use. The Highway Loss Data Institute looked at auto collision claims where recreational use is legal. Some are skeptical of the study. Barry Petersen reports.
Trump returns from first overseas trip as president; The aim of a new virtual reality game is to reduce violence in Chicago
A study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine claims that drugs made from a marijuana compound can reduce seizures in kids who have severe epilepsy. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
According to a new poll by SurveyMonkey and BudTrader.com, a medical marijuana marketplace, 87 percent of 152 NFL players support the use of medical marijuana in states where it's already legal. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the story.
As many celebrate the unofficial national Marijuana Day, support for the drug has never been higher. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss the growing support for marijuana.
In the United States, marijuana is still illegal on the federal level, despite being legal either recreationally or medicinally in 29 states. This gap in regulation is creating confusion for those operating legal cannabis businesses in the states where it is legal. U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced a comprehensive bill to regulate and tax marijuana to Congress last month. Rep. Blumenauer joined CBSN with Bill Piper, senior director of the Office of National Affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance, to talk about the bill -- and where American marijuana is headed next.
Marijuana users gathered nationwide to celebrate 4/20, which has become the pot smoker's holiday. But there are new concerns in states with legal weed of a possible crackdown by the federal government. Barry Petersen reports from Denver, Colorado.
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Researchers say the U.S. is experiencing a "reading recession" that predates the pandemic. But some places are bucking the trend, chalking up higher test scores.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
Lady Pachar was shot that day while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala.
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
In federal court on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified about his leadership and pushed back against claims made by co-founder Elon Musk. Musk, who has since launched his own AI company, is suing Altman and OpenAI, claiming it flipped its original structure as a neutral nonprofit in favor of a for-profit business.
The White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.
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.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against Altman's company. Altman defended the company against Musk's allegations that OpenAI betrayed its founding mission by becoming a for-profit entity. New York Times tech reporter Natallie Rocha joins CBS News to discuss.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Lady Pachar was shot that day while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala.
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
The suspect who allegedly fired into a major road near Boston had prior criminal convictions. Jericka Duncan reports on new details about the shooting and the suspect.
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, faces a 10-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to acting as a covert agent for China. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel has more.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday and faced ire from several lawmakers. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
A recent survey found that 96% of women regularly say they're "fine" even when they're not, and 58% believe being physically uncomfortable is part of being a woman. Megababe Beauty founder Katie Sturino talks about launching her "Comfort Tax" campaign to draw attention to the issue.
Surging inflation and the Iran war loom over President Trump's trip to meet with China's president in Beijing. Plus, a look inside the facility where Americans are in quarantine after potentially being exposed to hantavirus. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
More details are emerging about the passengers from the cruise ship impacted by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.