Americans are now smoking more marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
Around 16% of respondents said they currently smoke marijuana, while nearly half have tried it at some point in their lifetime.
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Brittney Griner's defense team appeals Russia drug conviction
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
Former NFL players open cannabis facility
Former Detriot Lions players Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims are changing the conversation around cannabis with Primitiv, a cannabis brand that promotes education and wellness.
Brittney Griner to give defense testimony
WNBA player Brittney Griner is expected to give testimony in her own defense during trial in Russia. Griner told a court she treated her injuries with medically-prescribed cannabis, acknowledging that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested February at a Moscow airport, but contends no criminal intent.
Brittney Griner back in Russian court
WNBA player Brittney Griner was back in a Russian courtroom on Tuesday after pleading guilty to drug charges earlier in July. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab explains how her lawyers are trying to make a case for leniency.
Mexico arrests drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
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Griner's lawyers show medical cannabis prescription to Russian court
Moscow has warned Washington to "refrain from futile attempts to pressure us" amid hope for an eventual prisoner swap to get the WNBA star back home.
Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in Russia, so what happens next?
Until Russia's courts, with their near perfect conviction rate, conclude the trial process, very little is likely to change. But then, hopefully, negotiations can begin.
WNBA star Brittney Griner stands trial in Russia
The trial for WNBA star Brittney Griner began Friday in Russia. She was whisked into a closed-door hearing in what could be a months-long trial over alleged drug charges. A U.S. representative said Griner is doing as well as can be expected given the difficult circumstances. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
Russia sets date for Brittney Griner trial
WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial beginning Friday on charges of cannabis possession in Russia. Her detention was also extended for another six months, pending the outcome of her trial.
Russia sentences U.S. teacher to 14 years for "large-scale" pot smuggling
Marc Fogel has said he didn't know it was illegal to bring the cannabis he'd been prescribed for medical reasons into Russia.
Thailand becomes 1st Asian nation to largely legalize marijuana
"If we have the right awareness, cannabis is like gold, something valuable, and should be promoted," the country's health minister said.
Delaware State University to file civil rights complaint with DOJ over bus search
The school said the search left the student athletes "humiliated" and accused officials of misconduct and racial profiling.
Caterer and bride arrested after allegedly lacing reception meal with marijuana
Many guests at the reception reported feeling extremely ill and high — some were vomiting and requesting to be taken to the hospital.
Large majority favor legal recreational marijuana under federal law
Most Americans are not opposed to having legal marijuana businesses in their area.
These lawmakers want more pot to be grown for research
One House member wants to see more limits on pot use. The other wants to decriminalize it. But they agree that research is hampered by the weed that's available.
Many Americans reluctant to discuss pot use despite legalization
It turns out that laws can change in an instant, but worries about being stereotyped are a lot harder to shake.
Unlicensed marijuana businesses getting cease and desist letters from New York state
Since marijuana was legalized last year, unlicensed vendors have opened for business. Now the state is saying "not so fast" by sending dozens of cease and desist letters to operators.
Mississippi governor signs bill legalizing medical marijuana
The state is the 37th in the nation to establish a medical marijuana program, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Russia claims jailed U.S. teacher is a "large scale" drug smuggler
Marc Fogel says he brought less than half an ounce of medical marijuana with him to Russia, not knowing it was illegal. Russia says he was trying to set up a smuggling route.
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Action on voting rights bill on Capitol Hill; Candidate smokes marijuana in new campaign ad
States across the country ring in 2022 with new laws that will go into effect
The nation's capital will join 15 states where recreational pot is legal.
MMA fighter works to reform cannabis policies
Last year, Elias Theodorou became the first professional athlete in North America publicly known to receive a therapeutic use exemption for medical cannabis. Now, he’s calling for changes to sports organizations’ cannabis policies to make it easier for other athletes to use the drug for medicinal purposes.
West Hollywood hopes to become Amsterdam-like pot-based tourist lure
The city plans to go green, as in letting the cannabis industry expand and transforming entertainment there in a way similar to the famously popular European weed-tourism focal point Amsterdam.
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