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Colorado Senator Michael Bennet is officially running for president. He joins a long list of Democrats vying for the nomination. He joins CBSN to discuss a wide range of issues including gun violence, legalizing marijuana and the diverse field of candidates running in 2020.
Just a few months ago, New York and New Jersey appeared to be on the way to legalizing recreational marijuana. Now, efforts in both states appear to be falling apart. Vivian Wang, a reporter for the New York Times, has covered the issue and joins CBSN with more.
Stores across the country are selling an array of products containing CBD oil. But the laws surrounding CBD vary from state to state. Barry Petersen explains.
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.
Former Sen. Tom Daschle says cannabis has the potential for "enormous opportunity." The South Dakota Democrat sits down with CBSN to discuss the industry, his endorsement of Joe Biden for president and the wave of abortion laws sweeping the nation.
Marijuana can impair reaction times, making users behind the wheel more likely to crash, according to AAA.
In the last month, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel of a car within an hour after using marijuana, according to a survey by AAA. The survey also revealed that nearly 70% of Americans think it's "unlikely" a motorist will be busted for driving while high. CBS News' Joy Benedict reports from Los Angeles.
It's been five years since recreational marijuana became legal in Colorado. The drug is now an integral part of the state's economy, politics and everyday life. New York Times national correspondent Jack Healy joined CBSN to discuss some of the surprising changes the state has undergone.
California senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is introducing a bill to federally decriminalize marijuana. CBS News campaign reporter Stephanie Ramirez speaks to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the plan.
Barneys New York, one of America's best-known luxury retailers, is now offering a new kind of indulgence. In their Beverly Hills store is The High End, a specialty shop dedicated to marijuana accessories. Jamie Wax reports.
The legalization of recreational marijuana in almost a dozen states suggests that America's attitude towards the drug is changing. But the drug has changed, too: Newly developed strains of marijuana are far more potent than what people smoked in the past. Carter Evans reports.
Customs agents in San Diego seized nearly 4 tons of marijuana in a delivery of jalapeño peppers. It was the second multimillion-dollar shipment intercepted within the last few days.
Amid a nationwide spike in severe lung illnesses, Milwaukee's health department issued an alert telling people to stop using e-cigarettes immediately. There are 16 confirmed cases of chemical pneumonia in Wisconsin, and health officials say all of the patients reported using e-cigarettes or vaping marijuana. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control says it's looking into nearly 200 possible cases, reported in 22 states, of severe lung disease that may be tied to e-cigarette use.
Federal health officials say the rise in potency of marijuana in the past few decades and different forms of consumption have contributed to higher risks, especially for young people and those who are pregnant.
There is a major break in the nationwide vaping crisis. Public health officials said some of the marijuana products that recently sickened users across the country contained the same chemical. It's a type of oil made from vitamin E. Dean Reynolds reports.
An 18-year-old from Gurnee, Illinois has been hospitalized since last week. He says he vaped with THC, the primary ingredient in marijuana, and became feverish soon after. When he started vomiting and was gasping for breath, his mother drove him to the hospital where he went straight to intensive care. Dean Reynolds reports.
At the Lowell Café in West Hollywood, California, you can order pot to pair with your meal. KCAL-TV's Jeff Nguyen reports.
At Lowell Farms Cafe in West Hollywood, California, customers can order marijuana as well as standard food and drinks. CBS News' Chris Martinez checked it out on opening night.
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.
At 4:20 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont rolled out an ambitious new plan to legalize marijuana. If elected president, Sanders promised to issue an executive order that would remove cannabis from the federal controlled substances list. CBS News reporter Cara Korte, who covers the Sanders' campaign, joined CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
New York Congressman Jerry Nadler has called for a committee vote to push forward a bill that would decriminalize marijuana nationwide. It would remove the drug from the federal Controlled Substances Act and allow states to set their own policies. CBSN New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level. The House Judiciary Committee approved the proposal 24-10 after more than two hours of debate. It would reverse a longstanding federal prohibition by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, while allowing states to set their own rules on pot.
Police arrested more than 200 people and seized several high-powered weapons after a major drug bust in North Philadelphia. Police, working with federal drug enforcement agents and the FBI, confiscated drugs including cocaine, crack, marijuana, heroin and other hard drugs.
There is new warning about the skyrocketing number of crashes involving marijuana. In the state of Washington, the number of fatal accidents involving drivers high on marijuana has more than doubled since pot was legalized there in 2012. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday that her office has asked the court to dismiss nearly 66,000 marijuana convictions going back decades, the largest such undertaking in state history. CBSN LA reports.
The Supreme Court is considering whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
The relationship between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal backers, soured over the Epstein files and disagreements over MAGA policies.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage.
White House envoys say the Ukraine peace process hinges "on Russia's readiness," but Mr. Trump is once again voicing disappointment with Kyiv.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Former South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court.
A Cinnabon worker in Wisconsin has been fired after a racist outburst directed at two customers went viral, the company said.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
The Supreme Court is considering whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
White House envoys say the Ukraine peace process hinges "on Russia's readiness," but Mr. Trump is once again voicing disappointment with Kyiv.
The deaths occurred Sunday at a prison in the coastal city of Machala, Ecuador, after "the detonation of an explosive device" outside, officials said.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage.
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Mille Haywood is overcoming her own mental health challenges and helping others with clothes that offer "comfort hugs," and a "Slay-DHD" attitude.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for some of the Golden Globe Awards' biggest categories. Plus, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis breaks down the nominations.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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.
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
The deaths occurred Sunday at a prison in the coastal city of Machala, Ecuador, after "the detonation of an explosive device" outside, officials said.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, spoke out on "60 Minutes" about her dynamic with President Trump ever since she joined calls for the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Fandango's Erik Davis joins CBS News with his takes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders from France, Germany and the United Kingdom in London on Monday as part of his push to end his country's war with Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inoncenio has the latest details.
The Trump administration's immigration sweeps in New Orleans are in their second week. One resident, who told CBS News' Kati Weis that she was born and raised in the U.S., explains how she was chased down the street by agents.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's firing of former Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter as it considers Mr. Trump's use of the presidential power. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more from the White House.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United Kingdom for meetings on European security as the Ukraine-Russia war continues. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.