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Is Michigan poised to be the "marijuana capital of America"?

While some oppose the high possession limit, the new law may be good news for low-level pot offenders

Michigan becomes first state in Midwest to allow recreational pot

In a new law that took effect Thursday, Michigan is now the first Midwestern state to legally allow recreational marijuana. It’s the 10th state to legalize recreational pot. But some oppose the high possession limit, allowing people to carry up to 2.5 ounces. Nikki Battiste reports.

Lobbying efforts grow in Washington as more states legalize marijuana

With a growing number of states legalizing marijuana, lobbying efforts are also increasing in Washington, where spending has reached $2 million in 2018. Nushin Rashidian, co-founder and editor of Cannabis Wire, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.

Recreational marijuana sales begin in Massachusetts

Massachusetts became the first state on the East Coast Tuesday to allow recreational marijuana sales, meaning tens of millions of adult consumers, including those in New York City, are now within a three-hour drive from a pot shop. Tony Dokoupil reports.

Utah becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana

Utah will be on the list of more than 30 states allowing patients legal access to medical marijuana

"Game show" campaign educates teens on pot risks

But from the students, we got a big dose of teenage doubt about the program

Pot stocks get fired up by Jeff Sessions' exit

Cannabis companies rise, with attorney general's departure seen as removing a major block to decriminalized pot

Documentary features children helped by medical marijuana

"Weed the People" follows the journey of families fighting to gain access to cannabis treatments for their children diagnosed with cancer

Car crashes rise in states with legal pot, study finds

Car accidents are up by as much as 6 percent in four states that have legalized recreational marijuana

Medal of Honor recipient recalls pulling fellow Marines to safety in Vietnam

Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor for this actions in the 1968 Battle of Hue. According to statements submitted by his fellow Marines, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to pull his wounded comrades to safety. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.

In Canada, marijuana is now legal

Country is only the second in the world to legalize cannabis, though Americans will be restricted

How new technology is changing the marijuana industry

Technology is having an impact on the the rapidly growing cannabis industry. CNET executive editor Roger Cheng joins CBSN to discuss developments, from harvesting tools to smart apps that monitor your marijuana intake, and the effect they're likely to have on the future of the business.

Restaurant that sedated lobsters with marijuana under investigation

Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound remains open but has stopped selling lobster meat sedated with pot

Judge rules kindergartner can take cannabis-based drug to school

A Santa Rosa school district sought to ban the ointment from school grounds because it contains the active ingredient in marijuana

Coca-Cola looking at cannabis drinks business

Beverage giant whose original medical elixir reportedly contained cocaine is keeping close tabs on CBD-infused drinks

"Strange Bedfellows" group in Congress aims to weed out nonviolent marijuana records

A bipartisan team of lawmakers introduce bill to seal records of nonviolent marijuana offenders

More aging baby boomers turning to pot

New research shows weed isn't just a drug of choice for young people: more middle-aged folks even seniors are lighting up

Study raises concerns about pot smoking by breastfeeding mothers

Findings indicate possibility it could hinder brain development but scientists agree much more research needed and point to conflicting findings

Illegal marijuana farms ravage America's national forests

Some of America's most pristine forests are under assault by illegal marijuana cultivation that is ravaging the environment. Federal narcotics agents destroyed more than 1.4 million marijuana plants last year, according to the U.S. Forestry Service, and thousands of pounds of trash and numerous toxic chemicals were also removed. John Blackstone reports.

Sacramento helps ex-convicts open legal weed businesses

City has implemented a "cannabis equity program" helping people hurt by the drug war get in on the business boom

Colorado widow battling late husband's insurance company over marijuana

Insurance company reduced the payments because Adam Lee had marijuana in his system when he died

North Dakota, Missouri among states set to vote on marijuana legislation in Nov.

It's not just blue states that are blazing the way for legal marijuana. Jo Mannies, a political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio in Missouri, and Dale Wetzel, who covered North Dakota for the Associated Press join "Red and Blue" to discuss what's going to be on the ballot in their states.

"I was shocked": Why a Canadian investor was banned from entering U.S.

One expert fears that Canadian investors will be scared away from putting their money in the American market

Opponents of medical marijuana drop lawsuit in Utah

Utah voters in November will decide whether to legalize medical marijuana. Opponents recently dropped a lawsuit against the ballot measure, clearing the way for the vote. Taylor Anderson, a government reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune discusses the fight on CBSN.

Recreational marijuana legalization goes into effect in Vermont

Vermont is now the ninth state in the country where recreational use of marijuana is legal. The state's new law, which went into effect on Sunday, allows for the possession of up to an ounce of the drug. Dom Amato of CBS affiliate WCAX-TV reports.