Louisiana man serving life sentence for $20 marijuana charge released
Fate Winslow is now with his family, and ready "to enjoy his life."
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Massive drug bust yields $15 million worth of marijuana
Law enforcement in Connecticut found 1,700 pounds of marijuana when they stopped a U-Haul truck.
U.N. agency removes cannabis from most dangerous drug category
A U.N. commission voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs.
How marijuana impacts Black and Brown communities
"Smoke: Marijuana & Black America" looks at how Black and Brown communities are left out of the growing business of cannabis, even though those communities are often on the receiving end of the legal troubles that come with marijuana use. Former NFL player Ricky Williams, who participated in the documentary, joins CBSN to discuss what change is needed.
Marijuana legalization is defying the partisan divide
The drug is enjoying broad support among voters in both major parties and almost all regions. But it's still not legal at the federal level.
Can farming hemp help fight climate change?
Hemp, a species of cannabis that does not create a marijuana-like high, has an ancient history with usage dating back centuries.
Jay-Z launches his own cannabis line
Monogram is the music mogul's latest business venture.
Jim Belushi, cannabis farmer
The comic actor who became known for his TV, film and stage appearances is cultivating a new role.
Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out.
Could cannabis be a possible treatment for COVID-19?
Researchers are recommending scientists study the potential use of cannabis-derived CBD in anti-viral therapies, due to its known anti-inflammatory properties.
Marijuana an "essential" business during coronavirus
"Access to medical cannabis is as important as access to any other needed medication," one dispensary owner said.
MLB clarifies new marijuana policies
Major League Baseball is clarifying its policies surrounding marijuana three months after removing it from the banned substance list. David Samson, host of the CBS Sports podcast "Nothing Personal," joins CBSN to explain what this means for players and why the league is relaxing its policy.
Los Angeles to dismiss nearly 66,000 marijuana convictions
"We believe it is the largest effort in California to wipe out old criminal convictions in a single court motion," LA County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday.
Marijuana-involved driving deaths on the rise
With marijuana legal in 33 U.S. states, a new warning emerged about car crashes involving use of the drug. An AAA study looked back at 10 years of traffic deaths in Washington state, finding that the number of drivers high off marijuana involved in fatal car crashes more than doubled since legalization in 2012. Kris Van Cleave reports on the organization’s warning to states.
Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions
Illinois' governor granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions on Tuesday.
Biden rolls back stance on marijuana being a "gateway drug"
The former vice president wrongly claimed that he had never said so in the first place.
House committee approves bill to federally legalize marijuana
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act — or MORE Act — would remove marijuana from a list of federally controlled substances
California seizes $1.5 billion in illegal marijuana
In addition, 150 people have been arrested and 168 weapons seized
Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out
Inside the nation's very first cannabis cafe
Legalization of recreational marijuana is a very public issue. But consumption of legal pot, in the states where it's allowed, is mostly done in private. California's law is typical: It says it's illegal to consume, smoke, eat or vape cannabis in public – or even to open a package containing it. But the Golden State now has a brand new venue, led by a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, where people can partake in pot outside their homes. Michelle Miller reports.
Cannabis stocks taking a hit from vaping bans
Investors are scurrying from cannabis companies just as state regulators are imposing temporary vaping bans
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
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
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Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Jayapal: Democracy was close to "being overthrown" in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
"Bridgerton" is returning for a second season on Netflix
Dearest readers, does Netflix have some good news for you.
Democrats weigh options to pass Biden's massive COVID relief bill
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support.
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
McConnell proposing that impeachment trial start in February
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has yet to hear back from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Biden unveils COVID strategy with slate of executive orders
The president signed 10 executive orders aimed at expanding testing and vaccine availability and reopening schools soon.
Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
Bipartisan group of senators plans to meet with White House on COVID bill
"I expect that we will be meeting with one of the new President's economic advisors within a week," Senator Susan Collins said.
Head of Harris' sorority says the VP shows HBCUs produce "the top quality"
"So no one can ever ask that question again, about 'Are HBCUs relevant,' because she has shown that HBCUs are relevant," said Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover.
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Will Biden ease the sky-high tension between the U.S. and China?
The chasm between the two superpowers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities "to reengage."
Deadly fire at huge Indian plant cranking out Oxford COVID vaccine
Five people were killed in the blaze, but the head of the Serum Institute of India said the incident would not impact production of the coronavirus vaccine.
U.K. government seeks law to protect statues from "a baying mob"
U.K. government pushes legislation to prevent "town hall militants and woke worthies" from relocating controversial monuments after BLM protests.
Dozens killed as 2 suicide bombs tear through Baghdad market
Military commander blames ISIS for the carnage, saying the battered group was trying to "prove its existence."
Work on Keystone XL pipeline halted
The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
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Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
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Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Jayapal: Democracy was close to "being overthrown" in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
Democrats weigh options to pass Biden's massive COVID relief bill
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support.
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"Bridgerton" is returning for a second season on Netflix
Dearest readers, does Netflix have some good news for you.
Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
John Fogerty tackles racism in a new song
Rock 'n' roll legend John Fogerty has a new gospel-infused protest song, "Weeping In The Promised Land." The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman takes on police brutality and racial injustice while supporting health care workers on the front lines during the pandemic. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here's what she said.
Watch inaugural poet Amanda Gorman perform 5 of her poems
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
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White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
Biden unveils COVID strategy with slate of executive orders
The president signed 10 executive orders aimed at expanding testing and vaccine availability and reopening schools soon.
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Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
The Biden Bounce is leaping over stock market's Trump Bump
It's the biggest stock rise from election to inauguration for any president since Hoover. It also creates another risk for President Biden.
Biden's mask mandate may not do enough to boost the economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a "no-brainer."
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
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Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
Feds seize 284 fake sports championship rings
The counterfeit rings were replicated as teams from the NFL, NBA and WWE.
Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
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SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
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Photos: Inauguration of Joe Biden
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The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
How Biden wants to fix economy
More than 1.3 million people in the United States applied for unemployment aid last week, the final full week of data for the Trump administration. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how President Biden wants to pass his $1.9 trillion economic relief bill.
Biden starts tackling COVID-19 crisis
President Joe Biden used his first full day in the White House to focus on the government's COVID-19 response. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what's changing with the new administration.
Regular people become stars after Biden inauguration
The "Celebrate America" program following President Biden's inauguration was star-studded, but it was regular folks who stole the show. Jim Axelrod takes a look.
CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.