Marijuana an "essential" business during coronavirus
"Access to medical cannabis is as important as access to any other needed medication," one dispensary owner said.
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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
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
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U.S., U.K. and Canada say Russian hackers are targeting COVID vaccine research
The three countries warned that the group known as APT29 — also referred to as "the Dukes" or "Cozy Bear" — was behind the attacks.
RNC scales back convention in Florida next month
The event will be hosted in a mix of outdoor and indoor venues, according to a letter by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
Trump demotes campaign manager Brad Parscale
He will be replaced by political operative Bill Stepien, but remain on the campaign.
6-year-old praised for saving his sister from a dog attack
Bridger said "If someone had to die, I thought it should be me," according to his aunt.
Trump campaign app is tapping a "gold mine" of data about Americans
Diehard supporters of the presidential candidates are giving away their friends' info without asking for permission.
More than 2 million seek jobless aid, barely budging from prior week
Applications for unemployment remain historically high as coronavirus surges across the country.
Federal inmate addresses victim's family before execution
Esley Ira Purkey was convicted of kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old girl before dismembering, burning and dumping her body in a septic pond.
In historic vote, North Carolina city backs reparations
Officials in Asheville have apologized for its historic role in slavery and discrimination and voted to provide reparations.
Georgia governor rescinds mask orders across the state
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who was the first local official to defy Kemp, tweeted: "Ignore the science and survive the best you can."
Fauci says he doesn't like "to be pitted against the president"
"It's pretty tough walking a tightrope while trying to get your message out and people are trying to pit you against the president," he said. "It's very stressful."
Squirrel in Colorado tests positive for the bubonic plague
The news comes about one week after officials in China announced a suspected bubonic plague case.
Nick Cannon apologizes for "anti-Semitic" comments
"I am committed to deeper connections, more profound learning and strengthening the bond between our two cultures today and every day going forward," Cannon said on social media.
Ex-pro football player gets 3 months in college admissions scam
Also a California mother got 5 weeks in prison for paying to have online classes taken on her son's behalf.
High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
Scammers took over the accounts of moguls, politicians and celebrities, telling millions of followers to send money to a Bitcoin address.
Worker pepper sprays customer irate over having to wear mask
The customer allegedly got irate and started ramming a woman with a shopping cart in an L.A. Ralphs grocery store after refusing to don the mask.
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Sweden becomes an example of how not to handle COVID-19
The country never imposed a lockdown, now has a coronavirus mortality rate much higher than the U.S., and could face a devastating 2nd wave.
U.S., U.K. and Canada say Russian hackers are targeting COVID vaccine research
The three countries warned that the group known as APT29 — also referred to as "the Dukes" or "Cozy Bear" — was behind the attacks.
City removes statue of BLM protester that took slave trader's place
"It's something to feel proud of, to have a sense of belonging, because we actually do belong here and we're not going anywhere," said the protester who inspired the statue.
Watch live: Spacewalkers in home stretch of station upgrade
With two final spacewalks, a multi-year upgrade of the space station's power system will finally be complete.
Arctic heat wave "essentially impossible" without climate change
A town in Siberia recently hit a record 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and scientists say the role of climate change is "truly staggering."
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U.S., U.K. and Canada say Russian hackers are targeting COVID vaccine research
The three countries warned that the group known as APT29 — also referred to as "the Dukes" or "Cozy Bear" — was behind the attacks.
RNC scales back convention in Florida next month
The event will be hosted in a mix of outdoor and indoor venues, according to a letter by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
Trump demotes campaign manager Brad Parscale
He will be replaced by political operative Bill Stepien, but remain on the campaign.
6-year-old praised for saving his sister from a dog attack
Bridger said "If someone had to die, I thought it should be me," according to his aunt.
Trump campaign app is tapping a "gold mine" of data about Americans
Diehard supporters of the presidential candidates are giving away their friends' info without asking for permission.
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U.S., U.K. and Canada say Russian hackers are targeting COVID vaccine research
The three countries warned that the group known as APT29 — also referred to as "the Dukes" or "Cozy Bear" — was behind the attacks.
RNC scales back convention in Florida next month
The event will be hosted in a mix of outdoor and indoor venues, according to a letter by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
Trump demotes campaign manager Brad Parscale
He will be replaced by political operative Bill Stepien, but remain on the campaign.
Trump campaign app is tapping a "gold mine" of data about Americans
Diehard supporters of the presidential candidates are giving away their friends' info without asking for permission.
Georgia governor rescinds mask orders across the state
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who was the first local official to defy Kemp, tweeted: "Ignore the science and survive the best you can."
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Nick Cannon apologizes for "anti-Semitic" comments
"I am committed to deeper connections, more profound learning and strengthening the bond between our two cultures today and every day going forward," Cannon said on social media.
Sara Bareilles remembers Nick Cordero as "deeply kind"
Bareilles, who is the executive producer of the new show "Little Voice," said she is "so grateful" to have known Cordero.
NFL player Kenny Stills arrested at protest for Breonna Taylor
Stills, a longtime advocate of racial justice, was one of 87 people arrested and charged with intimidating a participant in a legal process, which is a felony in Kentucky.
Nick Cannon dropped by ViacomCBS over "anti-Semitic" comments
The comments came on the podcast "Cannon's Class" on YouTube. Cannon said he takes "full responsibility" for his comments and encourages open dialogue.
Sara Bareilles on her new show, Nick Cordero
Sara Bareilles talks about her new show, "Little Voice" on Apple TV+. She also shares her experience with anxiety and remembers the life of Nick Cordero.
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Telehealth visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
Trump campaign app is tapping a "gold mine" of data about Americans
Diehard supporters of the presidential candidates are giving away their friends' info without asking for permission.
High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
Scammers took over the accounts of moguls, politicians and celebrities, telling millions of followers to send money to a Bitcoin address.
Marines help battle COVID-19 through cutting-edge study
It's one of COVID-19's many mysteries: why do young people more easily neutralize the virus?
Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
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Scientists release closest images ever taken of the sun
Stunning images captured by the $1.5 billion Solar Orbiter spacecraft provide a possible answer to a long-standing question: what heats up the star's outer atmosphere?
Watch live: Spacewalkers in home stretch of station upgrade
With two final spacewalks, a multi-year upgrade of the space station's power system will finally be complete.
Arctic heat wave "essentially impossible" without climate change
A town in Siberia recently hit a record 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and scientists say the role of climate change is "truly staggering."
NASA to reveal closest images ever taken of the sun
The solar orbiter is bringing humans closer to our host star than we've ever been before.
Marines help battle COVID-19 through cutting-edge study
It's one of COVID-19's many mysteries: why do young people more easily neutralize the virus?
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Sweden becomes an example of how not to handle COVID-19
The country never imposed a lockdown, now has a coronavirus mortality rate much higher than the U.S., and could face a devastating 2nd wave.
Georgia governor rescinds mask orders across the state
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who was the first local official to defy Kemp, tweeted: "Ignore the science and survive the best you can."
Fauci says he doesn't like "to be pitted against the president"
"It's pretty tough walking a tightrope while trying to get your message out and people are trying to pit you against the president," he said. "It's very stressful."
Squirrel in Colorado tests positive for the bubonic plague
The news comes about one week after officials in China announced a suspected bubonic plague case.
Texas teacher writes will ahead of new school year amid pandemic
"I'm very concerned about my health, about my life — and that's why my husband and I decided to write our wills," Mary Strickland told CBS News.
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J.C. Penney slashing 1,000 jobs during bankruptcy
The Texas-based retailer also plans to close a third of its 846 stores in the next two years.
Happy Tax Day! Your refund may be delayed
July 15 is the deadline to file your 2019 returns, yet some taxpayers may not get their refund for months.
What happens if you don't file a tax return?
The IRS has no deadline to go after taxes it's owed if someone hasn't filed a return.
Nick Cannon dropped by ViacomCBS over "anti-Semitic" comments
The comments came on the podcast "Cannon's Class" on YouTube. Cannon said he takes "full responsibility" for his comments and encourages open dialogue.
How to file for an extension on your taxes
Returns are due July 15, but if you've been too busy to file, you can ask the government for three more months.
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Ex-pro football player gets 3 months in college admissions scam
Also a California mother got 5 weeks in prison for paying to have online classes taken on her son's behalf.
First MS-13 member indicted on terrorism-related charges by DOJ
Prosecutors also have sought the death penalty for a MS-13 leader accused of killing seven
NYPD chief among officers injured at Brooklyn Bridge protest
At least four officers were hurt, including Chief of Department Terence Monahan, and 37 people were arrested, police said.
"I'm not a bad guy": Police video shows distraught George Floyd
A judge in the case against four officers allowed viewings of the bodycam video but has disallowed its publication.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty, judge denies bail
Maxwell appeared in a video court hearing in New York City.
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Scientists release closest images ever taken of the sun
Stunning images captured by the $1.5 billion Solar Orbiter spacecraft provide a possible answer to a long-standing question: what heats up the star's outer atmosphere?
Watch live: Spacewalkers in home stretch of station upgrade
With two final spacewalks, a multi-year upgrade of the space station's power system will finally be complete.
NASA to reveal closest images ever taken of the sun
The solar orbiter is bringing humans closer to our host star than we've ever been before.
Stunning video from space shows comet soaring past Earth
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
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Pandemic: A snapshot of life in Rome
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
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Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
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Telehealth visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
Exclusive: Trump defends COVID response
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, President Trump defended his response to the coronavirus pandemic, insisting that despite long lines and long waits, testing is "working well." Mr. Trump also discussed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Confederate flag. Catherine Herridge spoke with the President at the White House.
Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail
A judge in New York has ruled that Jeffrey Epstein's alleged accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, has both the money and motive to flee the country, and denied her request to be released on bail. Maxwell will likely spend the next year in jail as she awaits trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.