First cannabis cafe opens in Los Angeles
The cafe will offer food — but it won't be infused with weed, due to current California cannabis laws
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What's in your CBD? Buyer beware
Test results from nine samples of cannabidiol products show some surprising results that could produce serious health side effects
Teen who vaped with THC: "My lungs are like a 70-year-old's"
Illinois teen says after vaping with the primary ingredient of marijuana he now has the lungs of a 70-year-old
Vitamin E may be linked to marijuana vaping illnesses
CBS News spoke to an 18-year-old whose lungs were severely damaged by marijuana vaping
Young people and pregnant women warned not to use pot
"I want to be very clear — no amount of marijuana use during pregnancy or adolescence is known to be safe," Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned
DEA says it will expand marijuana research
The Justice Department said it will take action on applications to add more growers for marijuana research
$2.3 million worth of marijuana seized in shipment of jalapeños
Nearly 4 tons of the drug was found among the peppers at the Otay Mesa cargo facility in San Diego on Thursday
High-end shops for the marijuana smoker
Luxury retailers like Barneys are offering a new kind of indulgence for customers in the market for pot paraphernalia
Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana
The bill allows Illinois residents to buy up to 30 grams of marijuana at a time starting in 2020
Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
Nevada job applicants can skip marijuana testing
The state legalized recreational cannabis in 2016 and now becomes the first to ban failing job applicants because of the substance
CBD: On a real market high
Cannabidiol, a chemical compound extracted from hemp, is now at the center of a swiftly-growing industry which last year derived about $600 million in U.S. sales
Ex-NFL player believes "sensible" cannabis policy coming by 2021
In recent years, several NFL players have missed a majority of their season due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, possibly connected to marijuana use
Will pot legalization sway the vote in 2020?
65 percent of Americans think marijuana should be legal, but 56 percent said the issue wouldn't sway their vote for a candidate across party lines
Smoking pot in pregnancy may raise risks for baby
As more states legalize cannabis, doctors are concerned it may give the false impression that it's safe to use during pregnancy
Marijuana-related ER visits climb at Colorado hospital
New research shows pot's bad effects are sending more people to the emergency room
New Jersey lawmakers delay vote on recreational pot
While governor pushes for passage and the expungement of marijuana-related criminal records, critics push back, and dozens of towns pre-emptively ban weed
Smoking strong pot daily linked to increased risk of psychosis
The research adds to previous studies that have found links between marijuana and mental health problems, but still does not definitively pinpoint marijuana as the cause
Smoking medical marijuana becomes legal in Florida
Florida health department must create guidelines for doctors who are planning to prescribe smokable medical marijuana, which may create delays for some patients
Booker introduces bill to legalize marijuana, with support from 2020 rivals
Four of Booker's opponents for the nomination are among the co-sponsors of his Marijuana Justice Act
Mass. post offices confiscated record number of marijuana packages last year
While it is legal to buy and sell marijuana in Massachusetts, it is not legal to mail it
Baltimore's top prosecutor seeks to right "extraordinary wrong" with petition
Marilyn Mosby filed a legal petition that could throw out nearly 5,000 marijuana convictions
Study reveals top reason people use medical marijuana
More than 30 states now allow marijuana for dozens of health problems if a doctor approves
The cannabis industry is hiring
With more than 30 states legalizing the drug, businesses are looking for a wide range of professionals.
Legal marijuana in 2019?
The Democratic takeover of Congress could mean marijuana could be legalized by the end of the year. James Higdon, who wrote about the likelihood of federal legislation of marijuana for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss.
U.S.
Walgreens and Kroger extinguish e-cig sales
Drugstore and grocery chains join retailers opting out of e-cig market as deadly illnesses tied to vaping probed
Kansas City authorities say bar shooting was "not random" attack
"It was not random. They returned and then they did what they did," Kansas City Police Chief said during a press conference
Iowa voters say they want to hear more from Dems on foreign policy
Foreign policy is a pocketbook issue in Iowa, where the first contest of the Democratic primary calendar will be held next year.
Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
Trump tightens grip on delegate process ahead of convention
One Trump campaign official said the goal was to make sure the convention "is a four-day television commercial for 300 million Americans"
The Avett Brothers cautiously get political on new album
The popular Americana folk band says their new album is "obviously informed by what is happening now on a grander scale all around us"
An "organic" label, but for climate friendliness
More and more companies say they're going green, but it's hard to separate their sincerity from their marketing
Miracle Dog rescued from rubble of Hurricane Dorian
He was emaciated but miraculously survived — so they named him "Miracle"
Cannabis stocks taking a hit from vaping bans
Investors are scurrying from cannabis companies just as state regulators are imposing temporary vaping bans
College debt loads in U.S. leveling off for many students
Typical student debt burden was up 2% last year, to $29,200 per grad, after decades of 4% average annual increases
Alex Trebek's cancer may mean ending his time as "Jeopardy!" host
"I will keep doing it as long as my skills do not diminish, and they have started to diminish," the 79-year-old told CTV in an interview
Jeff Daniels to star in miniseries based on James Comey's book
Daniels is slated to play the former FBI director while Brendan Gleeson will to play President Trump
NBA's crisis in China threatens multibillion-dollar ties
Stress is arising from a series of issues, including a pro-Hong Kong tweet from Houston Rockets' Daryl Morey
Trump says he's "not siding with anybody" in Syria withdrawal
The president insisted he's adhering to his campaign promise of "America first"
Jackson responds to Scorsese's Marvel comment
Scorsese said Marvel movies are "not cinema," comparing them to "theme parks"
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NBA's crisis in China threatens multibillion-dollar ties
Stress is arising from a series of issues, including a pro-Hong Kong tweet from Houston Rockets' Daryl Morey
Large climate change protests in London and other cities
"We're here again, and we're going to stay here until they actually do something," organizer says
2 Americans among winners of Nobel Prize for medicine
Winners of Nobel Prize for medicine paved the way for new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and other diseases
"I was separated from him. I was taken": 7-year-old torn from dad at U.S. border
Follow the harrowing journey of four migrant families fleeing the violence of Central America for the safety of the U.S., only to be split apart after arriving here
Riding the rails: How the U.S. lags far behind Japan
In our series "World of Motion" Michelle Miller and Ramy Inocencio compared American and Japanese commutes, and engage in a high-speed rail race
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Walgreens and Kroger extinguish e-cig sales
Drugstore and grocery chains join retailers opting out of e-cig market as deadly illnesses tied to vaping probed
Kansas City authorities say bar shooting was "not random" attack
"It was not random. They returned and then they did what they did," Kansas City Police Chief said during a press conference
Iowa voters say they want to hear more from Dems on foreign policy
Foreign policy is a pocketbook issue in Iowa, where the first contest of the Democratic primary calendar will be held next year.
Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
Trump tightens grip on delegate process ahead of convention
One Trump campaign official said the goal was to make sure the convention "is a four-day television commercial for 300 million Americans"
Politics
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Iowa voters say they want to hear more from Dems on foreign policy
Foreign policy is a pocketbook issue in Iowa, where the first contest of the Democratic primary calendar will be held next year.
Trump tightens grip on delegate process ahead of convention
One Trump campaign official said the goal was to make sure the convention "is a four-day television commercial for 300 million Americans"
The Avett Brothers cautiously get political on new album
The popular Americana folk band says their new album is "obviously informed by what is happening now on a grander scale all around us"
Jeff Daniels to star in miniseries based on James Comey's book
Daniels is slated to play the former FBI director while Brendan Gleeson will to play President Trump
Trump says he's "not siding with anybody" in Syria withdrawal
The president insisted he's adhering to his campaign promise of "America first"
Entertainment
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The Avett Brothers cautiously get political on new album
The popular Americana folk band says their new album is "obviously informed by what is happening now on a grander scale all around us"
Alex Trebek's cancer may mean ending his time as "Jeopardy!" host
"I will keep doing it as long as my skills do not diminish, and they have started to diminish," the 79-year-old told CTV in an interview
Jeff Daniels to star in miniseries based on James Comey's book
Daniels is slated to play the former FBI director while Brendan Gleeson will to play President Trump
Jackson responds to Scorsese's Marvel comment
Scorsese said Marvel movies are "not cinema," comparing them to "theme parks"
Zac Brown on new album, divorce and surprising collaborations
The Grammy-winning group's surprising collaborations and category-defying music are not aimed at pleasing purists, Brown says
Technology
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PayPal quits Facebook's Libra digital currency project
Social media giant's plan to develop an alternative payments system has drawn fire from regulators and Congress
Worker pay is stagnant — economists blame robots
Automation is eroding employees' bargaining power, hurting their wages despite rising productivity
Unique crew on Soyuz craft heading back to Earth from space station
Among three on board is first-time flier from United Arab Emirates; crew left behind has up to dozen spacewalks planned by the end of the year
Kamala Harris urges Twitter to suspend Trump's account
President Trump has used Twitter to attack those involved in the whistleblower complaint against him
Apple's Tim Cook urges Supreme Court to save DACA
"This is an issue where one's head and heart lead to the same conclusion. We collectively owe it to the Dreamers to hold up our end of the bargain," Apple executives wrote in a filing to the Supreme Court
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An "organic" label, but for climate friendliness
More and more companies say they're going green, but it's hard to separate their sincerity from their marketing
Nature up close: The massive decline of bird populations
The U.S. and Canada have lost 29% of their birds over the past 50 years, as species are subjected to habitat loss, pesticides, predation, and climate change
2 Americans among winners of Nobel Prize for medicine
Winners of Nobel Prize for medicine paved the way for new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and other diseases
Record-setting python caught in the Everglades
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the 18-foot, 4-inch-long female python weighed 98 pounds and 10 ounces
Paralyzed man walks with mind-controlled robot skeleton
He said it felt like being the first man to walk on the moon
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Walgreens and Kroger extinguish e-cig sales
Drugstore and grocery chains join retailers opting out of e-cig market as deadly illnesses tied to vaping probed
Alex Trebek's cancer may mean ending his time as "Jeopardy!" host
"I will keep doing it as long as my skills do not diminish, and they have started to diminish," the 79-year-old told CTV in an interview
New airline program helps children with autism
Delta offers these programs at its Atlanta and Minneapolis hubs; Alaska, American and JetBlue have similar programs around the country
Inside the $70 billion industry designed to help you sleep
Including weighted blankets, hoodie pillows, and sleep trackers for your finger
Man who says clinic used his sperm for 17 kids: "It's overwhelming"
"To flood a zone with a bunch of genetic material is completely irresponsible," Dr. Bryce Cleary said
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Walgreens and Kroger extinguish e-cig sales
Drugstore and grocery chains join retailers opting out of e-cig market as deadly illnesses tied to vaping probed
Cannabis stocks taking a hit from vaping bans
Investors are scurrying from cannabis companies just as state regulators are imposing temporary vaping bans
College debt loads in U.S. leveling off for many students
Typical student debt burden was up 2% last year, to $29,200 per grad, after decades of 4% average annual increases
Tyler Perry tells Gayle King: "I'm ignored in Hollywood"
The mogul talks about the opening of his massive new studio complex in Atlanta, and why critics do not bother him
Firestorm over Houston Rockets GM's tweet about Hong Kong and China
Daryl Morey's backing of protesters sparked outrage from China, criticism from Chinese companies, NBA and some players and support from many U.S. politicians form both sides of the aisle
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Kansas City authorities say bar shooting was "not random" attack
"It was not random. They returned and then they did what they did," Kansas City Police Chief said during a press conference
Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
Key witness in Amber Guyger trial killed
Officials say a witness who testified in the murder trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was shot to death Friday night. Joshua Brown's testimony helped prosecutors piece together what happened when Guyger shot her neighbor, Botham Jean, ultimately leading to Guyger's conviction. CBS News' Omar Villafranca joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Discussing forgiveness and racial justice
As former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering her neighbor, Botham Jean, she found compassion from an unlikely source — Jean's brother. Errin Haines, a national writer on race and ethnicity for The Associated Press, wrote about that moment and joins CBSN to discuss how it's being received given the legacy of racial violence in America.
Epstein accuser blames Victoria's Secret mogul
Leslie Wexner, the billionaire CEO whose company owns Victoria's Secret, is under new scrutiny over his relationship with wealthy sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a series of interviews with The Washington Post, Epstein accuser Maria Farmer says she holds Wexner responsible. Washington Post business reporter Jonathan O'Connell joins CBSN to discuss.
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NASA starts spacewalks to replace station batteries
The new batteries will help extend the space station's life through the 2020s
First all-female spacewalk scheduled for later this month
Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will get a chance to make history October 21
Three space station fliers return to Earth
Landing wraps up an eventful year for two crew members who endured a launch abort before reaching the station
3 space station fliers set for return to Earth
After a dramatic 2018 launch abort, two space station crew members complete their mission
Elon Musk unveils SpaceX's "Starship" prototype
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled SpaceX's "Starship" prototype over the weekend. Its purpose? To launch humans to the moon — and even to Mars. Musk said his newest stainless-steel spaceship could go to orbit as early as next year. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
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"The Faces of Family Separation"
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they'll see their family members again.
Divers pay homage to "The Avengers"
Professional divers – including Olympic gold medalist Jack Laugher – paid tribute to Marvel's "Avengers." The group went underwater to recreate a scene from the film.
Overcoming stigma of tardive dyskinesia
The relatively rare condition known as "TD" impacts around 500,000 Americans. The disorder is most often the result of using medicines to treat conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Internal medicine specialist Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss some of the stigmas surrounding tardive dyskinesia.
Trump: "I'm not siding with anybody" on Syria
President Trump defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria, leaving America's longtime Kurdish allies vulnerable. A number of Trump-allied Republicans have criticized the decision. Watch the president's remarks.
Dog rescued after nearly a month in rubble
This dog was trapped underneath an air conditioner when Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. Almost a month later, he was found alive.
