How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
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Why Gov. Moore issued marijuana pardons
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 marijuana convictions on Monday, marking the largest state pardon to date, according to his administration. Skyler Henry has more.
Maps show states where weed is legal for recreational, medical use
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Proposal for marijuana reclassification
The Justice Department submitted a proposal Thursday to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare looks into the process that would ease restrictions on cannabis.
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
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Democrats propose 1-year extension of health care subsidies to end shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would end the government shutdown if Republicans agree to extend health care tax credits for a year. Follow live updates here.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
The 68th Grammy Awards include two new categories: best traditional country album and best album cover.
Robot rescues Ukrainian soldier trapped for 33 days behind enemy lines
After seven attempts, Ukrainian forces managed to extract a wounded comrade from Russian-occupied ground with a drone resembling an armored off-road casket.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
Trump pardons ex-Tennessee House speaker who was convicted of corruption charges
President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of staff, both of whom were convicted of corruption charges.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
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Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Trump pardons ex-Tennessee House speaker who was convicted of corruption charges
President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of staff, both of whom were convicted of corruption charges.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
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Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
Honda recalls more than 406,000 vehicles because wheels can come off
Honda said a manufacturing defect can lead to the aluminum alloy wheels detaching from some vehicles.
Farmers' Almanac says 2026 edition is its last
Farmers' Almanac says its 2026 edition is its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today's "chaotic media environment."
What to know before you travel as FAA cuts flights
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
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Trump pardons ex-Tennessee House speaker who was convicted of corruption charges
President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of staff, both of whom were convicted of corruption charges.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
Duffy says flight cuts were ordered after "concerning" data
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
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Book excerpt: "The Day After Yesterday: Resilience in the Face of Dementia"
Photographer Joe Wallace has chronicled the stories of families who have lived with Alzheimer's.
Book excerpt: "The Wounded Generation" by David Nasaw
The historian examines how service members returning home from World War II were changed in ways undiagnosed and untreated, to a nation that had also changed following years of war.
Concerns rise as states compete for slice of $50 billion rural health fund
Amid public forums and local cries for help, states are also talking with large health systems, technology companies, and others amid intensifying competition for shares of a $50 billion fund to improve rural health.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
FDA warns websites selling fake or unapproved forms of Botox, similar drugs
The FDA has sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs commonly used to smooth wrinkles.
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Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
Canadian ostrich farm loses long legal battle to avoid cull of its birds
A Canadian farm's fight to save its ostriches went all the way to the country's supreme court, and even drew an intervention from RFK Jr., but was lost in the end.
Man discovers gold worth $800,000 buried in his garden
The man informed the local authorities after he made the discovery, and they allowed him to keep the gold.
House Democrats ask former Prince Andrew to take questions about Epstein
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee want King Charles' younger brother Andrew to undergo "a transcribed interview" about Jeffrey Epstein.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
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Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Why "KPop Demon Hunters" product is limited
"KPop Demon Hunters" has been streamed more than 325 million times since its summer debut. But despite its massive fandom, the merchandise has been slow to roll out. Major toymakers Mattel and Hasbro only came on board after the movie's breakout success.
How "48 Hours" helped Sydney Sweeney prep for new role in "Christy"
Actress Sydney Sweeney stars in a new film based on the life of Christy Martin, the former prizefighter whose biggest battle took place outside of the ring.
Florence Welch talks near-death experience
Singer Florence Welch speaks with CBS News' Anthony Mason about suffering an ectopic pregnancy on the band's last tour, the emergency surgery she had to have and the doubts she had about releasing new music.
Rainn Wilson on spiritual journey
Actor Rainn Wilson talks about his personal struggles with mental health and his new book, "Soul Bloom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living," which aims to help readers kickstart their own spiritual journey.
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Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
Researchers use AI to treat male infertility
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center have reported the first successful pregnancy using a new artificial intelligence method they developed to help with male infertility. Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center, joins CBS News to explain how it works.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
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Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
Almanac: November 7
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Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad
A Florida couple traveled to Colombia to make their dream of a family a reality through the booming "fertility tourism" business.
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Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
New data on migrants in ICE custody
New Department of Homeland Security data shows 66,000 people are currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. CBS News' Camilo Motoya-Galvez breaks down the numbers.
Virginia teacher shot by student wins case
A jury awarded Abby Zwerner, a former Virginia first grade teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023, $10 million after determining a former administrator was negligent in not stopping the boy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
D.C. sandwich thrower found not guilty
Jurors have found a man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent, which made him a symbol of resistance to the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., not guilty of misdemeanor assault. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Damon Jones pleads not guilty in gambling probe
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to fraud and money laundering charges on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Meg Oliver has the details.
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Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Trump says Democrats lied about prices
President Trump is suggesting Democrats lied to voters on matters of affordability in the U.S. to win during the 2025 state and local elections. Mr. Trump made the claims during his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
TPS ending for 250,000 Venezuelans in U.S.
Temporary Protected Status is set to end for around 250,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports.
Senate convenes for crucial shutdown vote
Senate Republicans have a different strategy to end the government shutdown after making an offer to the Democrats for Friday's vote. This comes as the shutdown enters Day 38. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
The Indomitable Margaret Atwood
With 64 books to her name, Margaret Atwood has been called the "prophet of doom" for her uncanny ability to write about catastrophes in her fiction before they happen in real life. This Sunday, she talks with Jon Wertheim about her dystopian classic, "The Handmaid's Tale," and why she thinks it became a cultural touchstone.
Hungary's Orbán on Ukraine-Russia war
President Trump hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House on Friday, where they took questions from reporters on the Ukraine-Russia war and relations within the European Union. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.