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.
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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
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
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Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex abuse lawsuits
Programs will continue but the Chapter 11 filing sets off what could be one of the biggest, most complex bankruptcies ever seen and could lead to compensation fund topping $1 billion
Hundreds of Americans from virus-hit cruise ship flown back to U.S.
Planes carrying more than 300 people arrived at military bases, with some of the evacuees already having tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Ryan Newman gets in terrifying crash on final lap of Daytona 500
Newman eventually skidded over the finish line while sparks, smoke and flames could be seen coming from his overturned Mustang.
Plymouth Rock among landmarks vandalized with red paint
Photos shared on social media showed spray paint covering the rock and the "1620" inscription. A sign, statue and monument were also defaced.
Amie Harwick, ex-fiancee of Drew Carey, killed in Hollywood Hills
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Hollywood family therapist who was once engaged to comedian Drew Carey.
Astros pitcher Francis Martes suspended 162 games for PED use
A 162-game suspension is effectively a one-year ban. The 24-year-old player tested positive for Boldenone.
Retiree saves California's oldest newspaper
The Mountain Messenger has been rolling off the presses for 166 years.
Fans want to hear more female artists on country radio
A new study by Country Music Television found only 10% of airtime is dedicated to female artists.
Russia's Radio Sputnik airing in Kansas City
Formerly known as Radio Moscow, the Kremlin-funded Radio Sputnik is airing on three local stations.
Democrats make final push ahead of Nevada caucuses
The state is the biggest delegate prize on the March 3, Super Tuesday primary slate.
More rain expected in Jackson amid dangerous flooding
In some neighborhoods, the only way to get around is by boat.
Little girl celebrates 8th birthday at Target
The party was clearly a bullseye.
Apple will miss revenue target because of coronavirus
iPhone sales are slumping in China, while the tech titan's factories are taking time to resume full production.
U.S. officials sound alarm on China at global security conference
They focused in particular on the risks of using Chinese telecommunications company Huawei for emerging 5G technologies.
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to combat climate change
"We can save Earth," but countries, companies and individuals must work together, Amazon founder says.
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Hundreds of Americans from virus-hit cruise ship flown back to U.S.
Planes carrying more than 300 people arrived at military bases, with some of the evacuees already having tested positive for the new coronavirus.
U.S. officials sound alarm on China at global security conference
They focused in particular on the risks of using Chinese telecommunications company Huawei for emerging 5G technologies.
China has reported thousands more coronavirus cases than WHO. Here's why
A spokesman for WHO confirmed the organization will report cases as they're reported by Chinese authorities.
Hundreds of toilet paper rolls stolen amid coronavirus fears
Toilet rolls have become a hot commodity since the outbreak of the coronavirus on mainland China.
Deadly storms force climate activists to cancel meeting
"There's a bleak irony in our being beaten back by climate change," one 15-year-old activist from London says.
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Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex abuse lawsuits
Programs will continue but the Chapter 11 filing sets off what could be one of the biggest, most complex bankruptcies ever seen and could lead to compensation fund topping $1 billion
Hundreds of Americans from virus-hit cruise ship flown back to U.S.
Planes carrying more than 300 people arrived at military bases, with some of the evacuees already having tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Ryan Newman gets in terrifying crash on final lap of Daytona 500
Newman eventually skidded over the finish line while sparks, smoke and flames could be seen coming from his overturned Mustang.
Plymouth Rock among landmarks vandalized with red paint
Photos shared on social media showed spray paint covering the rock and the "1620" inscription. A sign, statue and monument were also defaced.
Amie Harwick, ex-fiancee of Drew Carey, killed in Hollywood Hills
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Hollywood family therapist who was once engaged to comedian Drew Carey.
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Democrats make final push ahead of Nevada caucuses
The state is the biggest delegate prize on the March 3, Super Tuesday primary slate.
U.S. officials sound alarm on China at global security conference
They focused in particular on the risks of using Chinese telecommunications company Huawei for emerging 5G technologies.
Virginia lawmakers shelve assault weapons ban
The bill failed to gain enough support even among Democrats.
Who has qualified for the Nevada Democratic debate so far?
To appear on stage in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
Trump attends top aide Stephen Miller's wedding
The wedding took place at Trump International Hotel on Sunday evening.
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Amie Harwick, ex-fiancee of Drew Carey, killed in Hollywood Hills
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Hollywood family therapist who was once engaged to comedian Drew Carey.
Fans want to hear more female artists on country radio
A new study by Country Music Television found only 10% of airtime is dedicated to female artists.
Country fans want to hear more female artists
A new study finds seven in 10 country radio listeners want to hear more female artists. But only 10% of airtime is dedicated to them. Nikki Battiste has more on the fight for equal play.
Little girl celebrates 8th birthday at Target
The party was clearly a bullseye.
Disney actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa dies at age 15
The teenager, who starred in "Queen of Katwe," died after a brain tumor diagnosis, according to local media.
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Apple will miss revenue target because of coronavirus
iPhone sales are slumping in China, while the tech titan's factories are taking time to resume full production.
U.S. officials sound alarm on China at global security conference
They focused in particular on the risks of using Chinese telecommunications company Huawei for emerging 5G technologies.
Zuckerberg meets EU officials as bloc's new tech rules loom
Facebook founder says in op-ed that "it will be better for everyone" if big tech players are more closely regulated.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
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Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to combat climate change
"We can save Earth," but countries, companies and individuals must work together, Amazon founder says.
⅓ of animal and plant species might go extinct due to climate change
Tropics-based species are two to four times more likely to face eradication than those in temperate areas.
Coronavirus panic could be the endangered pangolin's new threat
Bill Zeigler, a top researcher at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo, shared his concerns.
Book excerpt: "Migraine: A History"
Medical historian Katherine Foxhall writes of a disabling disease that is little understood, but which affects one out of seven people on Earth
Last month was the hottest January on record, say scientists
The January 2020 record is consistent with long-term trends.
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Hundreds of Americans from virus-hit cruise ship flown back to U.S.
Planes carrying more than 300 people arrived at military bases, with some of the evacuees already having tested positive for the new coronavirus.
U.S. companies in China struggle to find workers as virus rages
Some factories don't have enough masks or gloves to protect employees from the potentially lethal infection.
Artificial intelligence aims to improve breast cancer diagnoses
In one test, the AI program outperformed doctors by close to 20% better accuracy.
Taking migraine seriously
About one in seven people lives with what's ranked as the second-most debilitating disease on the planet, but experts say research into its causes and treatments is dramatically underfunded.
U.S. evacuating Americans stuck on quarantined cruise ship
Outside of China, the Diamond Princess is the site of the biggest coronavirus outbreak.
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Retiree saves California's oldest newspaper
The Mountain Messenger has been rolling off the presses for 166 years.
Zuckerberg meets EU officials as bloc's new tech rules loom
Facebook founder says in op-ed that "it will be better for everyone" if big tech players are more closely regulated.
Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown
Automakers such as Toyota and Ford are resuming some operations after anti-virus controls idled factories.
Facebook changes ad policy after Bloomberg hired influencers
Social media giant will make it easier for all campaigns to run branded content on influencers' accounts.
Do restaurants get less love on Valentine's Day?
The holiday conjures images of romantic meals out, but one study finds it on par with Cinco de Mayo for eateries.
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Plymouth Rock among landmarks vandalized with red paint
Photos shared on social media showed spray paint covering the rock and the "1620" inscription. A sign, statue and monument were also defaced.
Amie Harwick, ex-fiancee of Drew Carey, killed in Hollywood Hills
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Hollywood family therapist who was once engaged to comedian Drew Carey.
Woman accused of drugging new mom with cupcake, trying to steal baby
Authorities say Juliette Parker, who advertised on Facebook as a baby photographer, and her teenage daughter drugged a new mom in an attempt to snatch her infant.
Did a Florida man hire a look-alike to kill his wife?
A popular doctor's brutal murder baffles investigators until digital clues lead to three unusual suspects.
Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
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SpaceX rocket misses landing
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a thrice-flown first stage vaulted into space Monday from Florida, releasing a fifth set of 60 Starlink internet relay satellites in an ongoing commercial initiative to provide broadband access around the world. As usual, SpaceX attempted to recover the rocket's first stage, but the booster missed its target, the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," and instead landed in the water nearby.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
Astronaut adorably reunites with dog after space mission
"It's just a symbol of coming back to the people and places that you love, to see your favorite animal," Christina Koch said.
"I feel great": Astronaut Christina Koch on record stay in space
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks to Norah O'Donnell about her 328-day mission in space and whether she's up for a trip to the moon.
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Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
Best Picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Worst recent movies ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar
These films were nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award, but according to Metacritic, they weren't actually all that great.
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
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Ryan Newman hospitalized after Daytona 500 crash
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is in serious condition with non-life-threatening injuries following a horrific crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500. CBS2 New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Early voting underway in Nevada
Early voting has begun in Nevada ahead of the state caucuses Saturday. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN to discuss the candidates' final push for votes.
Plymouth Rock defaced with red paint
Vandals hit Plymouth Rock and other landmarks Monday as the area prepares to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims arriving on the Mayflower. CBS Boston's Bill Shields reports.
California's oldest newspaper saved
In Downieville, California, the Mountain Messenger has been printed for the past 166 years. When the owner and editor wanted to sell, a retiree decided to take over. John Blackstone reports.
Country fans want to hear more female artists
A new study finds seven in 10 country radio listeners want to hear more female artists. But only 10% of airtime is dedicated to them. Nikki Battiste has more on the fight for equal play.
