Sen. Rand Paul defends marijuana legalization, Jeb Bush admits he smoked pot when he was younger, and others weigh in
Sen. Rand Paul defends marijuana legalization, Jeb Bush admits he smoked pot when he was younger, and others weigh in
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A new study finds that teenage pot smoking is not linked to health problems later in life
A new study finds that teenage pot smoking is not linked to health problems later in life. Researchers at Rutgers University and the University of Pittsburgh tracked more than 400 men and found no connections such as depression, psychotic symptoms, or asthma.
Michigan university becomes first to offer cannabis chemistry scholarship
The chemistry program claims to be the first in the country that focuses specifically on cannabis.
Marijuana is illegal in most of the country but the industry is growing. Companies in the cannabis business are seeing sales take off and not just for pot. Kenneth Craig reports from New York.
Marijuana is illegal in most of the country but the industry is growing. Companies in the cannabis business are seeing sales take off and not just for pot. Kenneth Craig reports from New York.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the “War on Drugs” has been a failure, but that he would crack down on legal marijuana in states like Colorado if he is elected president in 2016
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the “War on Drugs” has been a failure, but that he would crack down on legal marijuana in states like Colorado if he is elected president in 2016
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins CBSN and reflects on a year of legalized marijuana in Colorado and his state's role in the 2016 election
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins CBSN and reflects on a year of legalized marijuana in Colorado and his state's role in the 2016 election.
Bill Whitaker takes a look at Colorado after the state became the first to legalize recreational pot
Bill Whitaker takes a look at Colorado after the state became the first to legalize recreational pot. Whitaker's report will air on Sunday, June 7 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Medical marijuana is legal in 23 states, and now there are special formulations available for dogs and cat
Medical marijuana is legal in 23 states, and now there are special formulations available for dogs and cats. But is pot a good idea for your ailing pets? KCNC-TV's Kathy Walsh reports from Colorado.
Colorado radio station K-HIGH is fine-tuning its format to reach a higher audience in the land of legalized marijuana
Colorado radio station K-HIGH is fine-tuning its format to reach a higher audience in the land of legalized marijuana. Barry Petersen reports.
Canopy, a Boulder-based incubator for pot entrepreneurs, is the first of its kind
A new business accelerator is helping startups find their way in the new legal pot market. Canopy, a Boulder-based incubator for pot entrepreneurs, is the first of its kind. As Barry Petersen reports, even the business of marijuana can use a boost from some seed money.
Hospitals around the country have seen a severe spike in synthetic marijuana overdoses
Hospitals around the country have seen a severe spike in synthetic marijuana overdoses. The American Association of Poison Control Centers says more than 1,900 calls related to synthetic pot have been made since the start of this year. Jericka Duncan reports.
More than a third of American private employers have drug testing policies for their workers in accordance with the federal drug-free workplace act
More than a third of American private employers have drug testing policies for their workers in accordance with the federal drug-free workplace act. But, times have changed since that law was passed 25 years ago. 23 states have legalized medical marijuana and voters in Colorado and Washington State have legalized recreational pot. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how employers balance “zero tolerance” with these more lenient laws.
There's a new gold rush in Colorado from the state's legal pot industry
There's a new gold rush in Colorado from the state's legal pot industry. Instead of growing weed, some entrepreneurs are cashing in without getting anywhere near the crop. Mark Strassmann reports on the newest source of money from Colorado's billion-dollar marijuana market.
Retailers in the state sold nearly $700 million of weed last year after legalization took effect
Researchers are revealing what's really in the Marijuana on the market in Colorado. Retailers in the state sold nearly $700 million of weed last year after legalization took effect. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the testing that looked at potency, health benefits, and contaminants.
Potential Biden hires penalized for marijuana
A new Politico report reveals that more potential Biden hires may be penalized for marijuana use. Politico Pro federal cannabis policy reporter Natalie Fertig joined CBSN with more.
Vice News released a trailer to preview a sit-down interview with President Obama and Vice founder Shane Smith
Vice News released a trailer to preview a sit-down interview with President Obama and Vice founder Shane Smith. Topics of discussion include political gridlock, Iran and the legalization of marijuana. CBSN has the preview.
While police were chasing a white SUV for traffic violations, the people in the car tossed bales of pot out onto the highway
While police were chasing a white SUV for traffic violations, the people in the car tossed bales of pot out onto the highway. It was all caught on a police patrol car dash camera. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
New York state legalizes recreational marijuana
The Empire State is going green.
Amazon, Hulu and Netflix are finding gold in original content, and now, Vimeo is getting in on the act by going green
Amazon, Hulu and Netflix are finding gold in original content, and now, Vimeo is getting in on the act by going green. Vladimir Duthiers reports on how the video site is investing in a scripted series that's showing pot in a different light.
some Republican members of Congress are calling for the feds to arrest the D.C. mayor and city council members
A new law to legalize weed in Washington, D.C., went into effect Thursday, but some Republican members of Congress are calling for the feds to arrest D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city council members. Julianna Goldman explains the clash over cannabis.
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser warns congressmen to stop interfering, on the eve of marijuana legalization in the District of Columbia
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser warns congressmen to stop interfering, on the eve of marijuana legalization in the District of Columbia.
CBSN gets behind the science of the munchies
CBSN gets behind the science of the munchies. Dr. Tamas Horvath, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine and the lead author of a paper titled "Mulling the Marijuana Munchies: How The Brain Flips The Hunger Switch," explains.
Residents in Aurora, Colorado, say they are pleasantly surprised by their new pot-selling neighbors
Colorado is about to release marijuana tax figures for December, which will give a complete picture of how much the state made in the first year of recreational sales. Meanwhile, residents in Aurora, Colorado, say they are pleasantly surprised by their new pot-selling neighbors. Barry Petersen reports.
Murthy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington for his first on-camera interview since being confirmed as surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy is making history as the first surgeon general of Indian descent and the youngest. Murthy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington for his first on-camera interview since being confirmed as surgeon general and discusses the safety of the vaccine. He also touches on his views on the legalization of marijuana.
New rules in Colorado require warnings about the effects of edible marijuana
New rules in Colorado require warnings about the effects of edible marijuana. The snacks already pack a financial punch: they make up 45 percent of the state's cannabis market. Barry Petersen reports from a pot dispensary in Denver, with an industry that's welcoming the new regulations.
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Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
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Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
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Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
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Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
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DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
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How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
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How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
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Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
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Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
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State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
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Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
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State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
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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.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing 1 person
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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
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Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
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Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
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Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
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Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
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Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
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Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
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Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
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Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
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Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
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