
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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Fate Winslow is now with his family, and ready "to enjoy his life."
Law enforcement in Connecticut found 1,700 pounds of marijuana when they stopped a U-Haul truck.
A U.N. commission voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs.
"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.
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.
Hemp, a species of cannabis that does not create a marijuana-like high, has an ancient history with usage dating back centuries.
Monogram is the music mogul's latest business venture.
The comic actor who became known for his TV, film and stage appearances is cultivating a new role.
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.
Researchers are recommending scientists study the potential use of cannabis-derived CBD in anti-viral therapies, due to its known anti-inflammatory properties.
"Access to medical cannabis is as important as access to any other needed medication," one dispensary owner said.
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.
"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.
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 granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions on Tuesday.
The former vice president wrongly claimed that he had never said so in the first place.
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act — or MORE Act — would remove marijuana from a list of federally controlled substances
In addition, 150 people have been arrested and 168 weapons seized
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
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.
Investors are scurrying from cannabis companies just as state regulators are imposing temporary vaping bans
The cafe will offer food — but it won't be infused with weed, due to current California cannabis laws
Test results from nine samples of cannabidiol products show some surprising results that could produce serious health side effects
Illinois teen says after vaping with the primary ingredient of marijuana he now has the lungs of a 70-year-old
CBS News spoke to an 18-year-old whose lungs were severely damaged by marijuana vaping
The nation's capital is locking down the weekend before President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration.
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
The following is a transcript of an interview with nominee for CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
The following is a transcript of an interview with West Virginia Governor Jim Justice that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Melvin Carter that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Congressman Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Biden takes office amid concerns about pandemic and more violence.
A majority also feel that the process of how to go about getting a vaccine hasn't been well-explained yet.
After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he lived with his White father's family, and his rise – from lawyer to Congressman to Senator to Herbert Hoover's running mate – was swift and compelling.
A look at the increased security preparations for this week's inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists.
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
The nation's capital is locking down the weekend before President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration.
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The nation's capital is locking down the weekend before President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration.
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage.
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
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?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
A majority also feel that the process of how to go about getting a vaccine hasn't been well-explained yet.
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
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.
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the vaccine rollout in America, worldwide coronavirus death toll and the new virus variant.