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The chemistry program claims to be the first in the country that focuses specifically on cannabis.
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The chemistry program claims to be the first in the country that focuses specifically on cannabis.
At age 29, Hope Wiseman is a pioneer for other African American women to venture into an industry that's traditionally dominated by men and comes with its own prejudice.
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
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on her podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson."
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
Yemeni National Resistance Forces seized more than 750 tons of munitions and hardware, including hundreds of missiles, CENTCOM said.
Eighty years after a U.S. airman went missing in World War II, his family has received a token to remember him by.
Congress needs to approve the rescissions request before it expires at the end of the week, or the funds will have to be spent as lawmakers previously intended.
President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***."
A police dog died Sunday in Georgia, after being left alone inside of her handler's hot patrol car without a working air conditioning system, authorities said.
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on her podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson."
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
Yemeni National Resistance Forces seized more than 750 tons of munitions and hardware, including hundreds of missiles, CENTCOM said.
Eighty years after a U.S. airman went missing in World War II, his family has received a token to remember him by.
Congress needs to approve the rescissions request before it expires at the end of the week, or the funds will have to be spent as lawmakers previously intended.
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on her podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson."
Congress needs to approve the rescissions request before it expires at the end of the week, or the funds will have to be spent as lawmakers previously intended.
President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
Plastic pieces were discovered in the dome toppers of YoCrunch products, the FDA said in a recall alert.
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins "CBS Morning" to discuss the rise in body image concerns among children as young as 6 years old and what parents can do to promote a healthy mindset during the crucial middle childhood years.
Yemeni National Resistance Forces seized more than 750 tons of munitions and hardware, including hundreds of missiles, CENTCOM said.
Secretary of State Rubio says the U.S. is "very concerned" by expanding Israeli strikes targeting Syria's new government, and he wants "the fighting to stop."
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee says Israel should "aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Mussallet" in the occupied West Bank.
"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson was banned from driving for six months Wednesday after she was caught speeding.
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
"Superman" director James Gunn spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the movie's debut, character relationships and how it relates to everyday life.
Emily Ratajkowski talks about how stepping away from Hollywood helped her reclaim creative control.
Director James Gunn talks about why his new "Superman" film shows the hero as more vulnerable and human, and how themes like kindness, compassion and immigrant identity shaped the story.
Rebecca Romijn joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and talk about her role as Lieutenant Una Chin-Riley in the hit Paramount+ series.
Fandango's Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the 2025 Emmy nominations, which were announced on Tuesday. "Severance" was this year's most nominated show, earning 27 nominations.
Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic price systems. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
President Trump unveiled $90 billion in investments in Pennsylvania energy and innovation on Tuesday. That follows Amazon's recent announcement that it plans to invest $20 billion in data centers across the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Neighborhood social network app Nextdoor is getting a redesign with some new features. Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia joins CBS News to discuss.
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
An execution date has been set for Robert Robertson, a man convicted of murdering his daughter. He would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for shaken baby syndrome. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"American Idol" supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Monday after police made a welfare check. 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian has been arrested in connection with the couple's death, police say. CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest details.
Police said they received a report that a Cessna 172 "had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and was entering into airspace near Vancouver International Airport."
Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.
At least nine abbots and senior monks involved in the scandal have been disrobed and cast out of the monkhood, police said.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
An execution date has been set for Robert Robertson, a man convicted of murdering his daughter. He would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for shaken baby syndrome. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Israel launched airstrikes against Syria's capital of Damascus Wednesday, hitting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
President Trump took questions from reporters during a meeting in the Oval Office with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Mr. Trump said it's "highly unlikely" he would fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell after reports emerged he had asked GOP lawmakers if he should do it. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe discusses after the meeting.
July marks five years of national security law in Hong Kong, and CBS News' Ramy Inocencio speaks with Sebastian Lai, son of pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, about his father's condition in prison.
President Trump slammed Fed chair Jerome Powell in a meeting with the Crown Prince of Bahrain, but denied reports about trying to fire him. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.