Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions
Illinois' governor granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions on Tuesday.
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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
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
At some colleges, marijuana studies are blooming
Cornell is just one of the schools rolling out new classes that focus on the growing cannabis field
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-infused coffee is growing in popularity
On Friday, the FDA will hold the first public hearing on a plan to legalize CBD in food and drinks. CBD comes from plants in the cannabis family, but unlike marijuana it won't make you high. It's expected to be a $22 billion dollar industry by 2022. Barry Petersen takes a look at the buzz over CBD-infused coffee.
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
Support for marijuana legalization hits new high, CBS News poll finds
65% of Americans now think marijuana should be legal — a record high in CBS News polling
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
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Michelle Obama wins Grammy, inching closer to EGOT status
The former first lady won a Grammy for best spoken word album for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir, "Becoming."
Kobe Bryant's daughter dies alongside NBA legend father
Thirteen-year-old Gianna "Gigi" Bryant was an aspiring basketball player.
World mourns loss of Kobe Bryant after helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people were killed in crash northwest of Los Angeles.
Supreme Court greenlights "public charge" immigration rule
In 5-4 ruling, the high court allowed U.S. officials to implement a sweeping rule that critics warn will shut America's doors to low-income immigrants and people of color.
Impeachment trial: Trump team resumes defense amid Bolton revelations
The New York Times reported Bolton accused the president of tying a delay in aid to Ukraine to politically motivated investigations.
The candidates who've qualified for February's debate so far
Seven candidates — one more than in January — have so far qualified for the eighth debate of the primary season, which will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Tax filing starts today. Here's how long a refund takes
About 4 of 5 taxpayers will receive a refund this year. It's often a taxpayer's biggest annual "paycheck."
TMZ scolded by LAPD over Bryant reporting
"It is entirely inappropriate right now to identify anyone by name until the coroner...made notifications to next of kin," LAPD said
Husband of coach killed in Kobe Bryant crash opens up
"I'm scared. I think more than anything I'm a little scared about the future," Mauser said, calling his wife "extraordinary"
Dallas Mavericks retire No. 24 to honor Kobe Bryant
In an unprecedented show of respect, the Dallas Mavericks just announced that they too will be retiring Kobe Bryant's number
Wegmans ditches plastic bags in New York
More than half a dozen U.S. states now bar plastic grocery bags, raising heat on large retailers to take action.
Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
"You got this": Kobe Bryant was dad and coach to Gianna
Bryant said fans would come up and tell him he should have a boy to carry on his legacy. His daughter would tell them, "I got this."
Bloomberg outspends Trump in battleground states
The former New York City mayor is outspending the president's campaign on television ads in several key states.
Trump says he plans to release Middle East peace plan Tuesday
President Trump also said he hasn't seen the book manuscript from former national security adviser John Bolton, but called the allegations "totally false."
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Supreme Court greenlights "public charge" immigration rule
In 5-4 ruling, the high court allowed U.S. officials to implement a sweeping rule that critics warn will shut America's doors to low-income immigrants and people of color.
Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
Stocks slump as coronavirus fears spook investors
Travel-related stocks are dropping on concerns that China's suspension of tour groups could hurt global tourism.
75 years after Auschwitz, survivor returns to death camp for first time
Visiting the site of the largest Nazi death camp (where he lost 35 family members), 91-year-old David Marks says, for decades, he hid from his children what he went through as a young boy
U.S. Air Force plane crashes in Taliban territory in Afghanistan
U.S. military confirms a small jet used for communications has gone down in Ghazni province, but cause unclear as Taliban claims involvement.
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Michelle Obama wins Grammy, inching closer to EGOT status
The former first lady won a Grammy for best spoken word album for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir, "Becoming."
Kobe Bryant's daughter dies alongside NBA legend father
Thirteen-year-old Gianna "Gigi" Bryant was an aspiring basketball player.
World mourns loss of Kobe Bryant after helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people were killed in crash northwest of Los Angeles.
Supreme Court greenlights "public charge" immigration rule
In 5-4 ruling, the high court allowed U.S. officials to implement a sweeping rule that critics warn will shut America's doors to low-income immigrants and people of color.
Impeachment trial: Trump team resumes defense amid Bolton revelations
The New York Times reported Bolton accused the president of tying a delay in aid to Ukraine to politically motivated investigations.
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ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Defense of the president in the impeachment trial and beyond is driving key administration allies to go to the mat for the White House
Supreme Court greenlights "public charge" immigration rule
In 5-4 ruling, the high court allowed U.S. officials to implement a sweeping rule that critics warn will shut America's doors to low-income immigrants and people of color.
The candidates who've qualified for February's debate so far
Seven candidates — one more than in January — have so far qualified for the eighth debate of the primary season, which will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Bloomberg outspends Trump in battleground states
The former New York City mayor is outspending the president's campaign on television ads in several key states.
Trump says he plans to release Middle East peace plan Tuesday
President Trump also said he hasn't seen the book manuscript from former national security adviser John Bolton, but called the allegations "totally false."
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Michelle Obama wins Grammy, inching closer to EGOT status
The former first lady won a Grammy for best spoken word album for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir, "Becoming."
"You got this": Kobe Bryant was dad and coach to Gianna
Bryant said fans would come up and tell him he should have a boy to carry on his legacy. His daughter would tell them, "I got this."
Kobe Bryant remembered as beloved father and coach
Bryant said he had moved on from basketball until his daughter Gianna picked up where her dad left off.
Shaquille O'Neal tweets heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
Shaq and Bryant were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2004 and won three championships together.
Highlights from music’s biggest night
The Grammys featured tributes to Kobe Bryant, several emotional performances and a big night for Billie Eilish. “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the highlights of the night and the impact Bryant’s death had on the artists.
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5G expansion is giving this industry a boost
Technical advances in cellphone service have sparked a demand for climbers with technical skills and strong stomachs to install new gear atop cellphone towers.
That text about a FedEx "package"? It could be a scam
Delivery giant warning customers about a text message scam that could cost them almost $100 a month.
Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
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Amazon workers criticize company on climate despite job risk
Employees are calling out Amazon's record on climate change despite a threat of job losses for speaking out.
SpaceX to press ahead with planned launch of more satellites
The latest batch of Starlink internet relay satellites will push SpaceX's total to 240 orbiting relay stations.
Nature up close: Are humans really the smartest species?
Attributing human actions and thoughts to non-human animals that appear to mimic our behavior may be fanciful, but we may be getting it backwards
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
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Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
Stocks slump as coronavirus fears spook investors
Travel-related stocks are dropping on concerns that China's suspension of tour groups could hurt global tourism.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Phoenix woman fights to keep frozen embryos
The new law says in the case of a divorce, frozen embryos will go to the spouse who intends to use them to have a baby.
Coronavirus fears close Shanghai Disney Resort
Theme-park operator's move comes as McDonald's temporarily closes outlets in five Chinese cities due to deadly virus.
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Wegmans ditches plastic bags in New York
More than half a dozen U.S. states now bar plastic grocery bags, raising heat on large retailers to take action.
Amazon workers criticize company on climate despite job risk
Employees are calling out Amazon's record on climate change despite a threat of job losses for speaking out.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Delta fined $50,000 for booting off Muslim passengers
U.S. Transportation Department levies penalty for violating anti-bias laws over removals of Muslim-American passengers
Stocks fall as coronavirus cases appear in U.S.
Wall Street saw its worst day in months, with shares of health care and travel companies taking big hits.
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Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him"
The rape trial of the disgraced movie mogul enters its second week of testimony on Monday.
Healing continues 30 years after prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
A lifelong friendship rekindled through tragedy
The Pelley family murders tore two friends apart for 20 years; when they finally reconnected, they discovered a funny coincidence
Rapper YG arrested on robbery charges at Los Angeles home
The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, was taken into custody when sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at his home.
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SpaceX to press ahead with planned launch of more satellites
The latest batch of Starlink internet relay satellites will push SpaceX's total to 240 orbiting relay stations.
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
Space Force or Star Trek? Trump unveils new Space Force logo
"Star Trek" fans may set their phasers to stun after seeing the new Space Force logo.
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Grammy Awards 2020: Red carpet arrivals
See what music's biggest stars wore on music's biggest night in Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant: A life in pictures
The basketball legend and retired Lakers veteran, along with his teen daughter and seven others, died in a helicopter crash.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
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All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
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Minnesota begins early primary voting
Early primary voting in Minnesota is underway for the first time in nearly 30 years. Early voting in the state began on January 17 ahead of Super Tuesday, which is on March 3. Esme Murphy, a reporter and anchor at WCCO in Minneapolis, joined CBSN to discuss how the new system could impact voter turnout in the state.
Giuliani responds to Parnas video
Video obtained by CBS News appears to show President Trump ordering the removal of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch at an April 2018 dinner, a year before she was forced out of her position in Ukraine. In the recording, Rudy Giuliani's former associate, Lev Parnas, is heard describing Yovanovitch as a potential risk. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest.
Remembering NBA star Kobe Bryant
NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed Sunday in a hellicopter crash in California. CBS Sport writer James Herbert joined CBSN to discuss Kobe Bryant's lasting impact on the game and beyond.
Wally Szczerbiak on Kobe Bryant's legacy
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. Bryant's daughter Gianna and seven other people were also killed. Wally Szczerbiak, a CBS Sports analyst and former NBA player, joined CBSN to discuss Bryant's legacy.
U.S. plane crashes in Afghanistan
The Taliban is claiming it shot down a U.S. surveillance aircraft in Afghanistan, but the Pentagon says there were no signs of enemy fire before the crash of the Bombardier E-11A. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN with the latest.
