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.
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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.
Children increasingly overdosing on marijuana edibles
Doctors are warning parents to keep the candy-like drugs hidden from children.
$1.19 billion worth of marijuana seized in California
The operation is the largest marijuana eradication of illegal cultivations in the history of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officials said.
Connecticut is the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana
"For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety," Governor Ned Lamont said.
"Joints for Jabs": Washington state offers free weed to get vaccinated
The promotion is a part of the state's strategy to get more of the population vaccinated.
Most Americans want legal recreational use of marijuana in their state
Six in 10 think people convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses where it's legal should have those convictions removed.
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Why did Trump pause the tariffs? Look to the bond market.
President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.
President Trump loses bid to end Central Park Five defamation case
President Trump has lost his bid to end the so-called Central Park Five's defamation lawsuit against him, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled.
USPS looks to raise price of "forever" stamp to 78 cents
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
Extra measles vaccine shot recommended for some domestic travelers
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
Plane at Reagan Airport carrying lawmakers bumps wings with another plane
American Airlines said no injuries were reported and both aircraft returned to the gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
Trump floats using law firms that pledged pro bono work to help with tariffs
Four major law firms have entered into agreements with the White House that include providing millions of dollars in pro bono legal services.
Cleanup underway after Keystone Pipeline spills 3,500 barrels of oil
A spokesperson for management company South Bow said personnel recovered 700 barrels, or about 20% of the spilled product, as of Thursday.
Social Security backtracks on in-person ID proofing. Here's why.
The agency said it's reversing a decision to cut phone services for identity verification after a backlash from seniors.
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Why did Trump pause the tariffs? Look to the bond market.
President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.
President Trump loses bid to end Central Park Five defamation case
President Trump has lost his bid to end the so-called Central Park Five's defamation lawsuit against him, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled.
USPS looks to raise price of "forever" stamp to 78 cents
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
Extra measles vaccine shot recommended for some domestic travelers
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
Plane at Reagan Airport carrying lawmakers bumps wings with another plane
American Airlines said no injuries were reported and both aircraft returned to the gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Why did Trump pause the tariffs? Look to the bond market.
President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.
USPS looks to raise price of "forever" stamp to 78 cents
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
Fisher-Price recalls "Brunch & Go" stroller toys over choking hazard concerns
Fisher-Price recalled 253,000 "Brunch & Go" stroller toys, after five consumers reported that a piece cracked and broke while young children were playing with it.
Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
Social Security backtracks on in-person ID proofing. Here's why.
The agency said it's reversing a decision to cut phone services for identity verification after a backlash from seniors.
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USPS looks to raise price of "forever" stamp to 78 cents
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
Plane at Reagan Airport carrying lawmakers bumps wings with another plane
American Airlines said no injuries were reported and both aircraft returned to the gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Trump floats using law firms that pledged pro bono work to help with tariffs
Four major law firms have entered into agreements with the White House that include providing millions of dollars in pro bono legal services.
Florida to charge man already jailed for attempted Trump assassination
Florida's attorney general said Ryan Routh will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges.
Trump's pick to run Bureau of Land Management withdraws
Kathleen Sgamma had been scheduled to testify before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday.
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Extra measles vaccine shot recommended for some domestic travelers
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
Diabetes in pregnancy linked to higher rates of ADHD, autism in kids, study says
Researchers found the risk is heightened by both gestational diabetes, which can develop during pregnancy, and pre-existing Type 2 diabetes.
CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot butter is being recalled across seven states over concerns that it could contain coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News in an exclusive interview. Here are some highlights.
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"Freddy Kruegers" and "Peaky Blinders": The mafias terrorizing Ecuador
A flood of cocaine from Colombia and Peru through Ecuadoran ports has created a plethora of mafias with striking names and ferocious reputations.
U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to resign her post early
Bridget Brink's resignation comes at a pivotal moment for U.S.-Ukraine relations.
How Trump's trade war with China could impact U.S. film industry
Escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China could affect Hollywood, with the average U.S. film making about 10% of its gross from the China market.
Video appears to show Russian troops execute 4 Ukrainian POWs, AP finds
Two videos, two different stories about Russia's war in Ukraine. In one, four Ukrainian POWs appear to live. In the other, they're seen being executed.
Prada to buy Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Prada Group said Thursday it has agreed to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
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Yvonne Strahovski teases what's next in final season of "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena Joy Waterford, says the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" delivers the long-awaited rebellion.
Yvonne Strahovski on "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the final season of the Emmy-winning series "The Handmaid's Tale" and what fans can expect from her character's complicated journey.
Meghann Fahy on new movie, "Drop"
Actor Meghann Fahy, best known for her breakout role as Daphne in season two of "The White Lotus," returns to the screen in the psychological thriller "Drop." She plays a widowed mom whose first date turns terrifying after receiving mysterious AirDropped messages.
Tariff impact on U.S, movies in China
President Trump's trade war with China could have an impact on Hollywood. China has demanded censorship on American movies before, but now there are reports of a potential ban. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
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Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
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 AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
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Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
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"Freddy Kruegers" and "Peaky Blinders": The mafias terrorizing Ecuador
A flood of cocaine from Colombia and Peru through Ecuadoran ports has created a plethora of mafias with striking names and ferocious reputations.
DOJ wants to reverse these charges
The Department of Justice wants to reverse its course after announcing charges against alleged MS-13 gang leader Henrry Villatoro Santo. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Police shoot autistic teen holding knife
A viral video shows the moments when police shot an autistic teen in Pocatello, Idaho, who was wielding a knife. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Kansas murder victim identified after more than 50 years
The remains were identified as belonging to a young Kansas man who was last seen six months before his body was found.
Terms set on Idaho student murders trial
The judge on the case against Bryan Kohberger surrounding the Idaho student murders heard arguments on the evidence and terms that both sides want to use in court. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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NASA nominee testifies on plans for moon mission, Mars
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
Tom Hanks, Megan Rapinoe and others wish Gayle King luck before space flight
With just days before her journey to space on a women-led Blue Origin flight, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff from celebrities, astronauts and friends.
Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Helicopter crashes into Hudson River near NYC
A helicopter has crashed into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. Police say at least one person is dead.
Early details on Hudson River chopper crash
At least one person has died after a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, New York police say. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Markets digest Trump's tariffs pause
The markets are still digesting President Trump's pause on tariffs. There was an initial positive response among investors, but market volatility remains amid uncertainty over Mr. Trump's next moves. Akin Oyedele, a deputy editor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Trump admin. targets student visas
Hundreds of international students and recent graduates are at risk of deportation as the Trump administration cracks down on student visas. Len Saunders, an immigration attorney, joins CBS News with more details.
Markets slide again despite tariff pause
The Dow Jones is back in the red Thursday after Wednesday's big gains in the wake of President Trump's pause of "reciprocal" tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports on what's causing the continued volatility and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on the Trump administration.