Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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Why more seniors are turning to cannabis use
Between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among Americans 65 and older went up 46%, according to a recent study.
It's been a year since Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational pot, Bill Whitaker checks in
It's been a year since Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational pot, Bill Whitaker checks in and interviews the governor, who calls the move the most ambitious social experiment of the 21st century.
Justice Department moves forward with easing restrictions on marijuana
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
DOJ will move to reclassify marijuana in historic shift, sources say
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Marijuana tied to Chinese criminal networks infiltrates Maine
Maine is the newest frontier for the illicit marijuana trade, with potentially hundreds of suspected unlicensed grow houses operating in the state.
Cannabis use associated with higher heart attack and stroke risk, study finds
Whether smoked, eaten or vaporized, cannabis use is associated with increased risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal.
Tiny town of Dinosaur, Colorado, could be state's cannabis capital
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Federal health agency recommends easing marijuana restrictions
Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
Open marijuana use is socially acceptable, most say
Americans divided on whether they would want a licensed recreational marijuana business in their neighborhood.
Oklahoma voters say "no" to recreational marijuana question
The proposal, had it passed, would have allowed anyone over the age of 21 to purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
Woody Harrelson on work and weed
The actor, currently starring in the Oscar-nominated "Triangle of Sadness," and the new sports comedy "Champions," is as well-known for his affinity for cannabis as he is for his versatility.
Legal weed sales start in Connecticut at 7 medical marijuana establishments
As many as 40 dispensaries, along with dozens of other cannabis-related businesses, are expected to eventually open in Connecticut by the end of 2023.
Cannabis, it's what's for dinner
With cannabis legal in some form in more than half of the States, some of the nation's top chefs are finding more ways to integrate it into their recipes.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
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.
MMA fighter Elias Theodorou fights to reform cannabis policies in sports
Elias Theodorou is the first professional athlete in North America publicly known to receive a therapeutic use exemption for cannabis, but he is far from the only one calling for the rules to change.
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.
Michigan lab behind $229 million cannabis recall sues regulators
The complaint alleges that the state's largest marijuana recall was unwarranted.
Oregon county declares state of emergency over illegal pot farms
They divert precious water during the severe drought and abuse their workers, overwhelmed local officials say.
Amazon says "time has come" for U.S. to legalize marijuana
Online retailer, which no longer screens workers for marijuana use, wants Congress to ease nation's cannabis laws.
Doctors are allowed to prescribe pot in 23 states and Washington D.C. But, a ground-breaking new study challenges many of the expected health benefits that led to legalization
Doctors are allowed to prescribe pot in 23 states and Washington D.C. But, a ground-breaking new study challenges many of the expected health benefits that led to legalization. Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the findings.
Recreational pot now legal in Vegas
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas are now selling pot to anyone who can prove they are over the age of 21. The measure to legalize marijuana was approved by Nevada voters last November, and now for the first time, a torrent of Fourth of July tourists will be able to enjoy them - with some restrictions. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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Prediction markets heat up on Valentine's Day as people place bets on love
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
He got cancer, then his wife did, too. Their love survived.
On this Valentine's Day, a couple recalls everything they had to overcome from long distance to three cancer diagnoses over their nearly 20-year marriage.
Rubio calls for U.S. and Europe to "revitalize an old friendship"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a tone seen as softer and more reassuring.
Gen Z is logging off and looking for love this Valentine's Day with matchmakers
Interest in matchmakers is rising as Gen Z disenchantment with dating apps grows, experts say.
Nancy Guthrie investigators "working a lead" at scene near her home: Sheriff
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
"We were all scared," says child who ran as ICE operation unfolded near school bus stop
Dylan, who is a U.S. citizen, told CBS News the day seemed normal — until he heard his classmates suddenly start shouting "ICE."
U.S. women's hockey tops Italy 6-0 to advance to Winter Olympics semifinals
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women's hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games.
After 33 years on the route, a New Jersey mailman who loved helping people retires
For the past 33 years, Joe DiTore has really delivered for people in Demarest, New Jersey, both in their mailboxes and their personal lives.
Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the border?
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
White House files most detailed plans yet for Trump ballroom, East Wing renovation
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Girl looking for a date to a school dance was murdered a week later
Mary Kay Heese, 17, was found stabbed to death in a field in March 1969. Fifty-five years later, a suspect was arrested — someone who had been on investigators' radar for decades.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
What services will be affected by the DHS government shutdown?
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired at the end of the day Friday. Here's what will be affected.
Au pair sentenced for scheme to kill lover's wife and another man
A Brazilian au pair got the maximum 10-year sentence after confessing to scheming with her lover to kill his wife and another man.
January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Moore says Biden "needed to do more" on immigration, blasts Trump's crackdown
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
CEO of Dubai's largest port replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
18-year-old sentenced to life for fatally shooting 5 in North Carolina
The judge rejected arguments that Austin David Thompson deserved the chance for release decades from now.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Lindsey Vonn says she will need at least 2 more surgeries after crash
Lindsey Vonn broke her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
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Prediction markets heat up on Valentine's Day as people place bets on love
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
He got cancer, then his wife did, too. Their love survived.
On this Valentine's Day, a couple recalls everything they had to overcome from long distance to three cancer diagnoses over their nearly 20-year marriage.
Rubio calls for U.S. and Europe to "revitalize an old friendship"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a tone seen as softer and more reassuring.
Gen Z is logging off and looking for love this Valentine's Day with matchmakers
Interest in matchmakers is rising as Gen Z disenchantment with dating apps grows, experts say.
Nancy Guthrie investigators "working a lead" at scene near her home: Sheriff
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
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Prediction markets heat up on Valentine's Day as people place bets on love
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
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Rubio calls for U.S. and Europe to "revitalize an old friendship"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a tone seen as softer and more reassuring.
DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the border?
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
White House files most detailed plans yet for Trump ballroom, East Wing renovation
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
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Olympic curling committee issues warning after cheating accusations
The committee said during Saturday's afternoon session two officials will move to observing deliveries across the four matches.
Brazilian skier wins South America's first-ever Winter Olympics medal
Another Brazilian athlete, Nicole Rocha Silveira, could earn another medal on Saturday when she races in the women's skeleton event.
Alexei Navalny was likely fatally poisoned in prison, European leaders say
European leaders said they are confident Navalny was poisoned with a toxin found in South American poison dart frogs.
U.S. military hits 30 ISIS targets in Syria
The strikes were part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was launched in retaliation for an ISIS ambush that killed two American soldiers and an interpreter.
Arrests of protesters continue to roil Iran weeks after crackdown
Iranian students, doctors, lawyers, athletes and more have been caught up in a dragnet arresting people believed to be involved in anti-government protests.
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Tyler Ballgame performs "For the First Time, Again"
New England native Tyler Ballgame grew up with a music teacher mom who encouraged him to sing as much as possible. While his voice has been compared to greats like Elvis Presley and John Lennon, his debut album, "For the First Time, Again," puts the singer's own spin on a retro sound. Here's Tyler Ballgame performing "For the First Time, Again."
Tyler Ballgame performs "Matter of Taste"
New England native Tyler Ballgame grew up with a music teacher mom who encouraged him to sing as much as possible. While his voice has been compared to greats like Elvis Presley and John Lennon, his debut album, "For the First Time, Again," puts the singer's own spin on a retro sound. Here's Tyler Ballgame performing "Matter of Taste."
Tyler Ballgame performs "I Believe in Love"
New England native Tyler Ballgame grew up with a music teacher mom who encouraged him to sing as much as possible. While his voice has been compared to greats like Elvis Presley and John Lennon, his debut album, "For the First Time, Again," puts the singer's own spin on a retro sound. Here's Tyler Ballgame performing "I Believe in Love."
"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars craft category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
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Technology
Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
Science
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Overnight activity at Nancy Guthrie's home
The search for Nancy Guthrie is in its 13th day after authorities issued another plea for her return and were seen overnight at her Tuscon home.
Latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie
Law enforcement appeared to be at Nancy Guthrie's home overnight as the search for "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom enters its 13th day.
Nancy Guthrie investigators "working a lead" at scene near her home: Sheriff
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Latest on Guthrie search
The FBI is now calling the "subject" in the surveillance video of Nancy Guthrie's front porch a suspect. The agency has also released its first description of the 84-year-old's alleged kidnapper. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Why everyone in Italy is kissing
Italians are especially affectionate, and "CBS Saturday Morning" explores why.
Hilary Knight on her final Olympics
"CBS Saturday Morning" caught up with U.S. hockey captain Hilary Knight who shared her hopes for her final Winter Games.
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An Olympic love story fit for Valentine's Day
U.S. downhill skier and gold medalist Breezy Johnson got engaged to her boyfriend Connor Watkins after he got down on one knee at the finish line of her final race. "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside an Olympic love story perfectly suited for Valentine's Day.