DEA Chief: Marijuana As Medicine Is 'A Joke'
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration dismissed the notion that smoking marijuana should be a medically approved act in comments to reporters this week.
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The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration dismissed the notion that smoking marijuana should be a medically approved act in comments to reporters this week.
A 17-year-old football player died Wednesday afternoon after collapsing during a high school football game in western Kansas.
There is good news in Colorado when it comes to childhood obesity rates-- those rates are beginning to drop across the state. But it's still at more than 14 percent for this year.
The first lawsuit has been filed over the Chipotle E. coli outbreak and health officials now say 39 people have gotten sick.
The sleepwalker from Arvada who walked nine miles in socks before waking up likely felt no pain while she was asleep, according to a new study.
A new survey shows that American teenagers are spending an average 9 hours a day with digital technology; watching TV, videos and movies, listening to music and checking social media. And tweens -- 8 to 12 year olds -- spend an average 6 hours.
A patient with diabetes will face medical costs of more than $13,000 a year. The American Diabetes Association is working to stop diabetes, and fundraising is a key part of the fight.
More marijuana products are being recalled because they may contain potentially unsafe pesticide residues.
Three cases of life-threatening typhoid fever have been confirmed in Colorado. All three of the people sickened with the rare bacterial infection had eaten at a Qdoba Mexican grill in Firestone in August.
Diabetes is nearly an epidemic in America but there is a concerted effort to stop diabetes.
The Great Candy Run isn't about Halloween, it's about helping babies who are still in the womb and may be suffering from complications.
From chair pose to downward facing dog, yogis are reaching a new level of Namaste with bilingual Spanish/English yoga classes at Flex studio in Five Points.
Some superheroes brightened the day of young patients at a Denver hospital on Friday.
A liver transplant at Children's Hospital Colorado saved the life of a baby girl from Englewood.
An advocacy group says at least 100 inmates are languishing in local jails without mental health evaluations or treatment because officials are refusing to quickly admit them to the state mental hospital.
A research associate with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science who teaches in Northglenn recently became the first person to ever identify a Tyrannosaurus rex trackway.
Aurora leaders are advancing a series of permanent water conservation measures.
Colorado's dry landscape and steep terrain can create a threat for mudslides, more accurately described as debris flows, when intense rain moves through the state.
One of Denver's most iconic concert halls is set to undergo massive renovations.
Proponents of the museum say they want to do justice to Colorado's rich and layered Latino heritage.
A research associate with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science who teaches in Northglenn recently became the first person to ever identify a Tyrannosaurus rex trackway.
The resort in Colorado's Grand County has added new snow guns.
Matt Crane, executive director of the Colorado County Clerks' Association, and Denver County Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez spoke about the ruling by the high court.
Aurora leaders are advancing a series of permanent water conservation measures.
"Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean" airs at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night on CBS Colorado.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
A Northern Colorado restaurant spent Monday giving away its entire menu for free as a way to give back to the community.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
