Police dog sniffs out $10M worth of weed
During a traffic stop, a dog on the narcotics unit sniffed out what turned out to be more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana inside a vehicle.
Marijuana
How Canada will roll with legal pot
Its approach to legalization doesn't look anything like that in the U.S. -- for instance, delivery by mail is OK
Canada sets date for legal recreational marijuana
In a landmark decision passed through Canada's Senate, people will be allowed to use recreational marijuana beginning Oct. 17.
Canada sets date for legal marijuana
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said marijuana will be legal throughout Canada starting Oct. 17
After Canada, will U.K. be next to legalize marijuana?
Ex-gov't minister says fighting pot use, "about as up-to-date and relevant as asking the Army to recover the Empire"
Canada legalizes recreational marijuana
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet will set a date for the law to go into effect
Some parents of epileptic kids wary of pot-based medication
A pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the FDA will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant to treat children with epilepsy
California Airbnb offers "bud and breakfast" -- pot included
With the state permitting gifts of up to an ounce of cannabis, B&Bs are offering travelers a new way to chill out
Calif. Airbnb offers "Bud and Breakfast"
An Airbnb in Placer County, California offers a cabin with its own marijuana garden and welcome gift of fresh cannabis for guests. KOVR's Drew Bollea reports.
Supply and demand for legal pot
Contrary to U.S., experts say Uruguay's licensed growers only have capacity to produce about a third of the marijuana consumed in the country.
1st nation to legalize pot struggles to keep up with demand
Contrary to U.S., experts say Uruguay's licensed growers only have capacity to produce about a third of the marijuana consumed in the country
Pot, opioids now rival alcohol as risk on the road
Forty-four percent of drivers killed in crashes tested positive for drugs in 2016, the latest research finds
Police warn parents about drug-laced vape pens
Gloucester Township PD recently seized thousands of e-cigarette cartridges that can deliver a marijuana high with an innocent fruity smell
Parents lose custody over cannabis treatment
A Georgia couple, who says they gave their son marijuana to treat his seizures, is fighting to regain custody of him. The state took custody of Matthew and Suzeanna Brill's 15-year-old son, David, in April when he tested positive for marijuana. They are charged with reckless conduct. Omar Villafranca reports.
Oregon's growing so much pot, prices are crashing
Legal production boomed so fast, there's now a quarter pound of pot for every resident. "Most of these companies will fail"
Emergency landing may have been caused by passenger smoking pot
Officials confirmed Wednesday's incident may have been caused by a passenger who was allegedly smoking in the plane's lavatory
This pumpkin farmer now sees salvation in pot
A Californian known for his record-setting gourds hopes growing cannabis seedlings will help him make ends meet
U.S. health officials sound alarm on synthetic pot as illnesses spike
Health officials are urging states to regulate marijuana oil extracts after investigating a rash of illnesses tied to the synthetic products falsely labeled as cannabidiol, or CBD
Seeing green: Celebrities selling marijuana
From fashion to fragrance, celebrity names have always promoted products – so why not in the growing market for recreational and medical marijuana?
Many cancer docs OK medical pot despite lack of studies
Most oncologists say they don't know enough about medical marijuana to provide an informed opinion to patients, but many still give it their blessing, a new survey reveals
Is your blackjack dealer high?
Caesars Entertainment says testing job candidates for cannabis means "disqualifying a lot of good people"
Marijuana taxes don't fix Colorado teachers' problems
Booming marijuana sales were supposed to boost education funding—but that doesn't seem to have happened
Challenges in policing drivers high on pot
Today is April 20, or 420, a day many people celebrate marijuana. As some states start to legalize it, law enforcement officers are having a difficult time policing drivers who are high. Barry Petersen reports.
Is driving while high safe?
Fifty-nine percent of Americans think marijuana should be legal. But what about the dangers of driving while high? In Colorado, one of the first states to allow recreational pot, 51 driving deaths in 2016 were linked to marijuana. Barry Petersen reports.
On 4/20, Schumer introduces bill to decriminalize marijuana
"It's time we allow states, once and for all, to have the power to decide what works best for them," Sen. Schumer
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as "Peaky Blinders" characters
For the Taliban religious police, four young friends' passion for Thomas Shelby's flat cap fashion was a step too far in the "spread of harmful cultures."
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Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
New audio of off-duty pilot trying to cut plane's engines mid-flight
Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty to a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew and pleaded no contest to state charges of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of endangering another person.
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Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
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Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
Mace criticizes GOP leaders for "restrictive and ineffective" control of House
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
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Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
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.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
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 warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
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.
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Ukraine reportedly attacks Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
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Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
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.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
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.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
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?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
Parents speak out about domestic violence
The parents of a woman who was fatally shot in a domestic violence incident spoke with CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter to raise awareness about the pervasive crime plaguing the U.S.
Funds raised after drunk raccoon is rescued
A Virginia animal shelter that rescued a raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got drunk has raised more than $150,000 with merchandise on the incident. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Judge on Ghislaine Maxwell case records
A federal judge said Tuesday that the Department of Justice can unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Audio in probe of pilot apparently on drugs
New audio has been released depicting the moments before an off-duty pilot, who was apparently on drugs, allegedly tried to turn off a jet's engines while it was in the air. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Space
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
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.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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Campaign finance limits before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is weighing whether to overturn a decision that limits the amount of money political parties can spend on candidates. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Hegseth to brief "Gang of Eight" lawmakers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is briefing the group of top lawmakers known as the "Gang of Eight" about the U.S. strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
GoFundMe crowdfunding spike for essentials
Crowdfunding website GoFundMe released its 2025 "Year In Help" report Tuesday. It showed a spike in people asking for donations to buy essentials like food. CBS News investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
Bill would tie Pentagon funds to boat footage
Congress is working to withhold part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget until the Pentagon releases footage of the strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.