Barry Petersen reports how a new type of entrepreneur is profiting from it
Tourism is booming in Colorado since the state legalized recreational pot use. Barry Petersen reports how a new type of entrepreneur is profiting from it.
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President Obama opened up in an interview with The New Yorker
President Obama opened up in an interview with The New Yorker. He discussed legalization of marijuana, government surveillance, the state of al Qaeda and Obamacare. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
A new menu at Hapa Sushi includes marijuana pairings for their dishes
A new menu at Hapa Sushi includes marijuana pairings for their dishes. The menu is a parody but some people didn't think it was a joke. KCNC-TV's Jennifer Brice reports.
Manuel Bojorquez reports from Colorado, where sales of recreational marijuana has been legal for a little over a week, and where some stores selling it can't keep it on the shelves
Manuel Bojorquez reports from Colorado, where sales of recreational marijuana has been legal for a little over a week, and where some stores selling it can't keep it on the shelves because of the high demand.
Marijuana prices have doubled to $400 an ounce in Colorado as people continue to flock to the only stores legally allowed to sell it
Marijuana prices have doubled to $400 an ounce in Colorado as people continue to flock to the only stores legally allowed to sell it. At least 130 shops are waiting for permits, which may ease the demand and lower prices. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
What's next for medical marijuana? Hint: it doesn't involve a match, pipe or rolling papers. Some of it doesn't even get you high.
What's next for medical marijuana? Hint: it doesn't involve a match, pipe or rolling papers. Some of it doesn't even get you high.
Researchers looking at cannabis and COVID-19
Experts from the University of Nebraska and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute are recommending scientists study the potential use of cannabis-derived CBD in anti-viral therapies, due to its known anti-inflammatory properties Forbes contributor Emily Earlenbaugh joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.
Women & minorities in the pot industry
On the eve of 4/20, Elaine Quijano sits down with two activists pushing for more inclusion of women and minorities in the legal marijuana industry. Gia Morón, executive vice president of Women Grow, and Mary Pryor, co-creator of Cannaclusive, join "Red & Blue" to discuss how they are tackling the stigma of cannabis.
N.Y. recreational marijuana on hold
The push for recreational marijuana in New York appears to be on the back burner after Governor Andrew Cuomo dropped his legalization proposal from the state's budget. New York Times reporter Jeffery C. Mays spoke to "Red & Blue" about why a group of black state lawmakers was threatening to block the plan.
Growing pot lobby on Capitol Hill
With a growing number of states legalizing marijuana, lobbying efforts are also increasing in Washington, where spending has reached $2 million in 2018. Nushin Rashidian, co-founder and editor of Cannabis Wire, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Marijuana and the midterms
It's not just blue states that are blazing the way for legal marijuana. Jo Mannies, a political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio in Missouri, and Dale Wetzel, who covered North Dakota for the Associated Press join "Red and Blue" to discuss what's going to be on the ballot in their states.
Oklahoma votes on medical marijuana
Some primary voters in Oklahoma said their ballots were missing a question addressing the potential legalization of medical marijuana in the state. Jennifer Palmer, a reporter with Oklahoma Watch, addresses the state's vote on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Miley Cyrus reveals she's been sober for six months
Cyrus said that one of the best parts of sobriety is "waking up 100%, 100% of the time."
Sen. Michael Bennet on gun violence, legal pot
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.
Marijuana legalization stalled in N.Y. & N.J.
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.
Confusion amid booming CBD business
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.
CBD-infused coffee is growing in popularity
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.
Sen. Tom Daschle full interview
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.
Driving high can lead to trouble
Marijuana can impair reaction times, making users behind the wheel more likely to crash, according to AAA.
Millions admit to driving while high
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.
Impact of legal marijuana in Colorado
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.
Kamala Harris aims to decriminalize marijuana
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 opens The High End for pot accessories
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.
Some new pot strains are much more potent
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.
Marijuana found in jalapeño shipment
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.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Patrick Clancy's wife: "I don't understand how the story's been so twisted"
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.
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Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The Justice Department released a new legal opinion that concludes a federal law prohibiting firearms dealers from selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20 is unconstitutional.
Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
More missing women linked to "house of horrors" in Philadelphia. Here's what we know.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.
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Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
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Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.
Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Book excerpt: "Go and Do Likewise" by Andy Beshear
The Democratic Governor of Kentucky writes about how the language of faith, which he believes has been co-opted by some politicians, can be used to bridge the nation's partisan divide.
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Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
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Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia
Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Princess Diana's brother makes new claims
The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles seemed "upbeat" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer's conversation with Mark Phillips on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
From the archives: Bob Mackie on being dressmaker to the stars
Nine-time Emmy-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, who clothed such musical and comedic talents as Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 21, 2003 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mackie talked with correspondent Rita Braver about how a star-struck kid growing up outside Hollywood became a dressmaker to the stars, and what fascinates him about divas. He also talked about the tragic death of his son, Robin, from AIDS.
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Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI safety concerns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly come out against a coordinated slowdown between artificial intelligence companies in an interview with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent. Matt Shumer, author of the AI-focused newsletter "Something Big is Happening," joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
How to book cheaper flights with AI
Travel costs are up as fuel prices soar. The Points Guys managing editor Clint Henderson shares his cost saving tips.
Director addresses AI fears in new film
Expert whistleblowers and frontier tech CEOs are calling for government oversight and boundaries for artificial intelligence development after a series of incidents where AI agents went rogue. Director Daniel Roher explains how conversations around AI motivated him to make "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
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Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Uber must pay $40 million in wrongful death suit
A woman was hit and killed after an Uber driver forced her and her friend out of his car on a freeway. Now, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million after the victim's family brought forth a wrongful death suit. CBS News' Lauren Pozen reports.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has released a statement explaining his vote and offering his account of the jury's deliberations.
Facing 10 years in prison, ex-budget official flees U.S. by boat and plane
Kosta Diamantis is now a fugitive in Greece after fleeing the U.S. by boat and plane ahead of his sentencing for corruption, his lawyer and prosecutors said.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI safety concerns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly come out against a coordinated slowdown between artificial intelligence companies in an interview with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent. Matt Shumer, author of the AI-focused newsletter "Something Big is Happening," joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jensen Huang says he agrees with Trump on AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells CBS News' Jo Ling Kent he completely disagrees with the idea that AI will end up destroying the world by the end of the decade, saying there's a "0% chance" of that happening. Watch more from Kent's exclusive interview with Huang on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 20.
Major Garrett: Trump press ban signals weakness
President Trump lashed out at reporters who cover his administration on Friday, saying he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Major Garrett shares his thoughts on the ban and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump: CNN, MS NOW and Politico banned from White House
President Trump took questions from reporters on Friday after he said he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
Sources: Trump orders DOJ not to appeal gun ruling
President Trump has ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons." CBS News' Sarah Lynch reports.