Marijuana industry's highs and lows of 2018
The cannabis industry thrived in a hugely significant year for the legal pot movement, in the U.S, and beyond
Marijuana
For the legal pot industry, 2018 was a gold rush
It exploded into a $10 billion business with more than a quarter-million new jobs in the U.S. alone, despite barriers
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Marlboro maker Altria buys one third of Juul
The company behind Marlboro cigarettes makes investment that values all of vape company Juul Brands at $38 billion
Father fights to legalize marijuana in bid to help son
"We just want a chance to prove and to show that cannabis has medical properties and cannabis can help patients and kids like Jagger"
Father fights to legalize medical marijuana
Sebastien Cotte's son is a terminally ill pediatric patient who uses marijuana for medicinal purposes. Cotte is part of a group suing the Justice Department to remove marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug -- the same group as heroin and LSD. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his story.
Cuomo cites marijuana legalization in speech laying out priorities
Cuomo says the legalization of recreational marijuana and fixing New York City's subway system are among his top priorities for his third term
Marlboro maker enters marijuana business
Altria, parent company of Philip Morris, dives into cannabis trade with $2.4 billion investment in Canadian marijuana company
Michigan legalizes recreational marijuana
In a new law that took effect Thursday, Michigan is now the first Midwestern state to legally allow recreational marijuana. It’s the 10th state to legalize recreational pot. But some oppose the high possession limit, allowing people to carry up to 2.5 ounces. Nikki Battiste reports.
Is Michigan poised to be the "marijuana capital of America"?
While some oppose the high possession limit, the new law may be good news for low-level pot offenders
Pot sales boom in Mass., but residents upset
New numbers show legal marijuana sales in Massachusetts are booming. The state's two pot shops reported more than $2.2 million in sales during their first five days of business. They've sold more than 56,000 marijuana products. Tony Dokoupil reports.
High traffic at Massachusetts pot shop has some neighbors fuming
Sales at the state's first two legal pot shops exceeded $2.2 million during their first five days of business
Thousands wait hours to buy pot in Mass.
Two more New England states, Vermont and Maine, are moving to join Massachusetts in allowing the legal sale of marijuana. The use of recreational marijuana is already legal in both states. Recreational pot sales officially began in Massachusetts Monday. Tony Dokoupil reports.
NASA reportedly to probe SpaceX safety after Musk's pot-infused interview
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First pot stores open in Massachusetts
Recreational marijuana is now available for sale in Massachusetts. It's the seventh state to open retail marijuana shops, but the first to open east of the Mississippi. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.
Massachusetts mayor first in line as recreational marijuana sales begin
Tens of millions of adult consumers, including those in New York City, are now within a three-hour drive from a pot shop
Democratic state gains may mean tighter gun, looser pot laws
A leftward push is expected in states from New York to New Mexico, which could lead to expanded health care, gun control, legalized recreational marijuana
Michigan legalizes recreational marijuana
Michigan this week became the 10th state to approve recreational marijuana, joining Missouri and Utah that have legalized medical marijuana. Colorado was among the first states to legalize marijuana use. Last year, Denver brought in nearly $45 million dollars in taxes from pot sales. Barry Petersen reports.
Utah becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana
Utah will be on the list of more than 30 states allowing patients legal access to medical marijuana
"Game show" campaign educates teens on pot risks
But from the students, we got a big dose of teenage doubt about the program
"Game show" educates teens on pot risks
Denver, Colorado, brought in nearly $45 million in taxes from pot sales. More than $3.6 million of that will go to a new marijuana awareness program for teenagers. Barry Petersen shows us how this new campaign differs from the "just say no" message of the 1980s.
Pot stocks get fired up by Jeff Sessions' exit
Cannabis companies rise, with attorney general's departure seen as removing a major block to decriminalized pot
Here are the major ballot measures that passed in the 2018 midterms
Floridians restored voting rights to 1.5 million former convicts, enfranchising the largest population in U.S. history since women's suffrage
Which states could legalize pot?
Voters aren't just choosing between candidates this Election Day. There are several ballot measures being considered, including expanding access to marijuana. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Marijuana on the ballot: Which states could join in on legalized pot?
If ballot measures pass in four states, medical marijuana use would be legal in 33 states
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
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White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
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Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
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Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
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Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
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Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
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Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
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Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
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Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
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Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The second gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games was awarded to Frida Karlsson of Sweden in the women's 10km+10km skiathlon.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
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The Barr Brothers perform "Another Tangerine"
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The Barr Brothers perform "Naturally"
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The Barr Brothers perform "Run Right Into It"
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Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
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Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
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Mangione claims double jeopardy
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
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NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
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