Supreme Court seems open to loosening law barring marijuana users from owning guns
The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
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Cannabis reclassification impact on research
The Trump administration this week took steps to potentially reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Dr. Sue Sisley, an internal medicine clinician and principal investigator at the Scottsdale Research Institute in Arizona, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump order classifies marijuana as Schedule III
President Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades. Nancy Cordes has details.
Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana to a schedule three drug, effectively easing federal restrictions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Previewing Trump's address to the nation
President Trump is expected to speak from the White House on Wednesday night to look back on 2025 and the first 11 months of his second term. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.
Drone drops crab legs, steak and weed into notorious prison
A photo from the prison showed a raw steak, crab legs and Old Bay with side plastic baggies of marijuana and a couple of cartons of cigarettes.
Study: Smoking weed could decrease drinking
A study published this week in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that smoking products with 3.1% of THC reduced people's alcohol consumption by 19%. Jane Metrik, professor of behavioral and social sciences at Brown University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Long-term marijuana use health risks
As of May, 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational cannabis. As more people in the U.S. use higher-potency products, more attention is being given to the potential health downsides of long-term marijuana use. Josh Code, assistant editor of the Free Press and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder discuss.
Cannabis drinks are booming even as Americans consume less alcohol
Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.
Why more seniors are turning to cannabis use
Between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among Americans 65 and older went up 46%, according to a recent study.
Why more seniors are using marijuana
Between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among Americans 65 and older went up 46%, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Jim Axelrod reports from a retirement community outside San Francisco.
Trump considering marijuana reclassification
The Trump administration is considering changing the federal classification of marijuana. Right now, at the federal level, marijuana is classified as a schedule one drug, the same classification as heroin and LSD. President Trump says a preliminary decision on lowering that designation could come soon. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
What are the steps to reclassify marijuana?
A major change in how the federal government treats marijuana could be on the way. President Trump says the Drug Enforcement Administration is once again reviewing whether to change the classification of the drug. Nicole Sganga has more.
Texas lawmakers going after hemp agan
Republican lawmakers in Texas have reintroduced a ban on hemp-based products after a similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Jason Allen has more.
Federal agents raid Southern California farm
As workers were being detained during an immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Southern California on Thursday, federal agents fired tear gas and tossed smoke bombs to disperse a crowd of protesters who formed outside the farm. Carter Evans has the latest.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are at odds in a rare divide after Abbott vetoed one of Patrick's biggest priorities: a ban on THC. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from Houston.
Cannabis use may double risk of heart disease death, study finds
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
Study: Marijuana linked to increased heart problems
New research shows a link between marijuana and heart risks. At least 2 million adults with cardio-vascular disease have used marijuana. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
New laws for 2020
As the clock struck midnight, new laws took effect across the country. And the new decade started with a bonus for millions of workers. Carter Evans explains.
Teens vaping THC on the rise
Government research published this week finds teens are vaping marijuana in record numbers. Carter Evans reports.
Psychosis linked to high-potency THC?
A new report by USA Today raises concerns about mental health risks linked to high-potency marijuana products and the potential for psychotic episodes. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Preview: The booming marijuana industry
In a report to air on CBS' "Sunday Morning" January 7, correspondent Barry Petersen looks at the changing commercial landscape for cannabis - now legal in several states for recreational use, and available in even more states for medical applications.
Celebrity pot entrepreneurs
From fashion to fragrance, celebrity sells. And with marijuana sales expected to reach $8-10 billion by the end of this year – and projected to double to $20 billion by 2022 – more celebs are investing money and lending their names to get a foothold in this growing market. Ben Tracy talks with Tommy Chong (who helped invent the stoner comedy genre), who's put his name to Chong's Choice marijuana, on sale in six states; and with Melissa Etheridge, whose experience with marijuana to relieve the effects of cancer chemotherapy has inspired her to build a farm for medical marijuana products.
The boom in CBD products
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. Lee Cowan reports.
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Gas price rises as Iranian drone hits tanker off Dubai and war grinds on
Iran strikes a tanker off Dubai and reports suggest a first attack on an Iranian desalination plant, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin getting back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
Army reviewing helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house during training flight
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
U.S. Marine detained at Palm Springs airport after live explosive round found
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
NFL announces what city will host the Super Bowl in 2029
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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JPMorgan Chase rolls out new effort to expand economic opportunity
The bank plans to lend $80 billion to small businesses over the next 10 years as part of what it's calling the "American Dream Initiative."
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
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Charlie Kirk's accused assassin's lawyers question bullet-rifle link
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
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Gas price rises as Iranian drone hits tanker off Dubai and war grinds on
Iran strikes a tanker off Dubai and reports suggest a first attack on an Iranian desalination plant, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
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Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
Extended Interview: Dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin's lawyers question bullet-rifle link
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
New details on Michigan attacker's activity
The FBI has labeled the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
FBI: Synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired
The March 12 attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was an act of terrorism inspired by the militia group Hezbollah, federal officials said at a news conference Monday. Watch the full remarks.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
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Good weather predicted ahead of Artemis II launch
Forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of the scheduled, historic Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest on preparations.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
Former NASA astronaut on Artemis II launch
A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.
Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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3/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett
More U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East while Trump touts Iran talks; TSA workers begin receiving paychecks, but shutdown continues.
UConn shocks Duke with last-second shot
The Final Four is set in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after a dramatic finish in Sunday night's matchup between UConn and Duke. Scott Dochterman, college sports reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to preview the upcoming semifinals.
What latest deployment signals about Iran war
Sources confirmed to CBS News that the latest deployment to the Middle East includes special operation forces, like Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, in addition to thousands of Marines and Army paratroopers. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to examine the move.
UConn's historic comeback against Duke
UConn downed Duke with a last-second 3-pointer to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in the Final Four. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Anticipation grows for Artemis II moon launch
After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for the launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back. Mark Strassmann has more.