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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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
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
Marijuana-related ER visits climb at Colorado hospital
New research shows pot's bad effects are sending more people to the emergency room
New Jersey lawmakers delay vote on recreational pot
While governor pushes for passage and the expungement of marijuana-related criminal records, critics push back, and dozens of towns pre-emptively ban weed
Smoking strong pot daily linked to increased risk of psychosis
The research adds to previous studies that have found links between marijuana and mental health problems, but still does not definitively pinpoint marijuana as the cause
Smoking medical marijuana becomes legal in Florida
Florida health department must create guidelines for doctors who are planning to prescribe smokable medical marijuana, which may create delays for some patients
Booker introduces bill to legalize marijuana, with support from 2020 rivals
Four of Booker's opponents for the nomination are among the co-sponsors of his Marijuana Justice Act
Mass. post offices confiscated record number of marijuana packages last year
While it is legal to buy and sell marijuana in Massachusetts, it is not legal to mail it
Baltimore's top prosecutor seeks to right "extraordinary wrong" with petition
Marilyn Mosby filed a legal petition that could throw out nearly 5,000 marijuana convictions
Study reveals top reason people use medical marijuana
More than 30 states now allow marijuana for dozens of health problems if a doctor approves
The cannabis industry is hiring
With more than 30 states legalizing the drug, businesses are looking for a wide range of professionals.
Legal marijuana in 2019?
The Democratic takeover of Congress could mean marijuana could be legalized by the end of the year. James Higdon, who wrote about the likelihood of federal legislation of marijuana for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss.
CBS rejects Super Bowl ad touting benefits of medical marijuana
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states and Washington, D.C., but its use is still banned in the NFL
Trump admin may shift stance on marijuana enforcement
William Barr said at his confirmation hearing this week that he wouldn't use federal resources to "go after" pot sales in states where it's legal
Film festival aims to reduce marijuana stigma as N.Y. moves closer to legalization
"I think it will change, but I don't think it's going to happen overnight ... I think there is still a ton of education that needs to happen," said Michael Zaytsev, founder and CEO of High N.Y.
2019 NYC Cannabis Film Festival preview
The New York City Cannabis Film Festival started in 2015 to help change the stigma surrounding marijuana. Michael Zaytsev, founder of High NY and author of "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Cannabis," joins CBSN to discuss.
"Sin industries" to watch in 2019
A new report by Axios is highlighting certain "sin industries" that could make it big in the new year. The business editor at Axios, Dan Primack, joined CBSN by phone to talk about the future of marijuana and sports betting.
Father fights to legalize marijuana in bid to help son
"We just want a chance to prove and to show that cannabis has medical properties and cannabis can help patients and kids like Jagger"
Cuomo cites marijuana legalization in speech laying out priorities
Cuomo says the legalization of recreational marijuana and fixing New York City's subway system are among his top priorities for his third term
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 legalizes recreational marijuana
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.
Growing pot lobby on Capitol Hill
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 Mass.
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.
U.S.
Trump, House committees reach deal to stay subpoenas
A federal judge rejected Mr. Trump's effort to block subpoenas seeking his financial records from two banks Wednesday
Huge rock closes Colorado highway "indefinitely"
A giant rock "the size of a building" is blocking a highway in Colorado
Kentucky Noah's Ark sues insurance company over rain damage
The Ark Encounter says rains in 2017 and 2018 caused a landslide on its access road — but it's insurance wouldn't cover the damage
Intel community responds to Barr's declassification powers
"The [intelligence community] will continue to faithfully execute its mission of providing timely, apolitical intelligence to the president and policymakers," DNI Dan Coats said
HW Bush's service dog vital role to rehabilitating veterans
Sully is just one of the legions of dogs involved with Friends of America's VetDogs
Why Michael K. Williams says Obama helped him "grow up"
The actor takes on one of the most publicized crimes of the 1980s with his role in the new Netflix series "When They See Us"
Beto O'Rourke: Trump "provoking yet another war in the Middle East"
O'Rourke disagreed with Trump's decision to send an additional 1500 troops to the Middle East to counter Iran
Mike Pence tells West Point grads they should expect to see combat
"You will lead soldiers in combat. It will happen"
Search underway for 4-year-old swept away by Indiana floodwaters
Owen Jones, 4, has been missing since Thursday
2 Texas men die trying to jump car over open drawbridge
"The vehicle became airborne, landed in the waterway, and sank to the bottom," Louisiana State Police said
Anderson .Paak opens up about his difficult childhood
It's been a busy year so far for the Grammy-winning musician who just released a new album and launched a national tour
Doctored Pelosi video highlights the threat of deepfake tech
Heavily edited clips appeared to show the House speaker drunk and stumbling over her words
Hiker who went missing for two weeks found alive
Amanda Eller, 35, was last seen on May 8, and was believed to be lost during a hike
Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
Shooting at New Jersey bar leaves 10 injured
Police discovered several victims inside and around the Ramoneros Liquor & Bar
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Trump, House committees reach deal to stay subpoenas
A federal judge rejected Mr. Trump's effort to block subpoenas seeking his financial records from two banks Wednesday
Huge rock closes Colorado highway "indefinitely"
A giant rock "the size of a building" is blocking a highway in Colorado
Kentucky Noah's Ark sues insurance company over rain damage
The Ark Encounter says rains in 2017 and 2018 caused a landslide on its access road — but it's insurance wouldn't cover the damage
Intel community responds to Barr's declassification powers
"The [intelligence community] will continue to faithfully execute its mission of providing timely, apolitical intelligence to the president and policymakers," DNI Dan Coats said
HW Bush's service dog vital role to rehabilitating veterans
Sully is just one of the legions of dogs involved with Friends of America's VetDogs
Politics
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Trump, House committees reach deal to stay subpoenas
A federal judge rejected Mr. Trump's effort to block subpoenas seeking his financial records from two banks Wednesday
Intel community responds to Barr's declassification powers
"The [intelligence community] will continue to faithfully execute its mission of providing timely, apolitical intelligence to the president and policymakers," DNI Dan Coats said
Beto O'Rourke: Trump "provoking yet another war in the Middle East"
O'Rourke disagreed with Trump's decision to send an additional 1500 troops to the Middle East to counter Iran
Mike Pence tells West Point grads they should expect to see combat
"You will lead soldiers in combat. It will happen"
Doctored Pelosi video highlights the threat of deepfake tech
Heavily edited clips appeared to show the House speaker drunk and stumbling over her words
World
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Pope says abortion is never OK, equates it to "hiring a hitman"
The pope's comments come amid a national conversation around abortion in the U.S.
Trump arrives in Japan for high-stakes trade talks
The trip marks President Trump's second visit to Japan since taking office, and the country is once again rolling out the red carpet
Human traffic jam atop Mount Everest's "death zone"
Experienced Everest climbers said it's particularly busy this year, because weather conditions provided only five days where the skies were clear enough to summit
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
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Why Michael K. Williams says Obama helped him "grow up"
The actor takes on one of the most publicized crimes of the 1980s with his role in the new Netflix series "When They See Us"
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Anderson .Paak opens up about his difficult childhood
It's been a busy year so far for the Grammy-winning musician who just released a new album and launched a national tour
Anderson .Paak performs "Tints"
Anderson .Paak won his first Grammy earlier this year and this month began a national tour that includes a headlining show at Madison Square Garden. The singer-songwriter also recently released his fourth studio album, "Ventura."
Anderson .Paak performs "King James"
Anderson .Paak won his first Grammy earlier this year and this month began a national tour that includes a headlining show at Madison Square Garden. The singer-songwriter also recently released his fourth studio album, "Ventura."
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Doctored Pelosi video highlights the threat of deepfake tech
Heavily edited clips appeared to show the House speaker drunk and stumbling over her words
How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
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How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Plastic hose found inside dead dolphin's stomach
Another dolphin with plastic in its stomach washed ashore in Florida
NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Health
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Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
Colorado first state to cap soaring insulin prices
Drug's price has doubled in five years, so state is capping co-payments for diabetics with private insurance at $100 a month
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
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Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's famed San Marzano tomatoes aren't true San Marzanos grown at the base of Italy's Mount Vesuvius
How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
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Shooting at New Jersey bar leaves 10 injured
Police discovered several victims inside and around the Ramoneros Liquor & Bar
Sneak peek: Road Map to Murder
SEASON PREMIERE: NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget -- The murder of a Navy communications officer after using an ATM leads NCIS agents and police on a trail of twisted relationships, lies and secret double lives. Watch Wednesday, May 29 at 9/8c on CBS.
Man gets life in prison for kidnapping teen, killing her parents
The Wisconsin man who killed a couple, kidnapped their daughter and held her captive for 88 days was sentenced Friday
Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
How to watch "NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget"
The series, hosted by Rocky Carroll, looks at some of the biggest cases handled by the real-life agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Space
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
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Trump arrives in Japan for trade talks
President Trump and the first lady arrived in Japan Saturday morning. Their four-day trip comes as trade tensions between the U.S. and Japan begin to simmer. CBSN contributor and senior fellow of the Asia Society, Isaac Stone Fish, joined CBSN to explain what key issues the president will discuss while abroad.
Beto O'Rourke on troops to MidEast
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke joins Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump's order to deploy 1,500 more troops to the Middle East.
Beto O'Rourke on troops to MidEast
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke joins Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump's order to deploy 1,500 more troops to the Middle East.
Missing Hawaii hiker found alive
Amanda Eller, 35, was last seen on May 8, and was believed to be lost during a hike in Maui. She was found alive two weeks later after waving down a helicopter from a creek bed between two waterfalls.
New Jersey bar shooting leaves 10 injured
Police said at least 10 people were injured in a shooting at a New Jersey bar. Trenton police said the investigation is ongoing.