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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The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
An American living in Colombia distributed flyers and advertised on social media for tourists to attend a "cannabis tour."
The CDC report states that allergic diseases such as asthma are a growing concern in the U.S. cannabis industry.
Most Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties, so Thailand's de facto legalization of pot has brought a wave of tourists from the region.
The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use.
The 73-year-old Australian woman is said to be "extremely remorseful" for her apparent sleepy-eyed misstep.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
The college track and field star was sentenced this week for allegedly defrauding cannabis industry investors out of over $45 million.
CBD production and packaging workers in Longmont are part of the First National Cannabis Workers Union.
There are now four pot vending machines operating at one location in Pueblo -- and there are plans to install one at a dispensary in Aurora.
Several cannabis beermakers, including Two Roots Brewing and Ceria Brewing, say it's a no-brainer to craft no-cannabis, no-alcohol beers. For one, they already make non-alcoholic beers as bases for their infused brews because laws prohibit them from combining alcohol and psychoactive cannabis.
Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive ingredient in hemp and marijuana, could treat opioid addiction, a new study says.
The FDA commissioner warned that "open questions remain regarding the safety" of widespread use of CBD products, including CBD concentration and the possible impacts of long-term exposure.
Cannabis use in Colorado has been on the rise since medical cannabis was liberalized in 2009 and recreational cannabis went on sale in 2014, and it has led to an increase in emergency department visits, according to a new study.
The City of Boulder is following Denver's lead in helping people with minor pot convictions clear their records.
People convicted of lesser pot-related offenses in Boulder County can apply next year to have those marks erased from their records.
Epidiolex, the first cannabis-based medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, is now available by prescription in all 50 states.
Two studies indicate the rate of marijuana usage by Colorado young people is relatively unchanged since 2015, and in fact mirrors the national average. But a youth marijuana prevention agency warned the increase in potency of marijuana and cannabis products since the drug's legalization in 2014 poses equally increasing danger to its young users.
The Federal and Drug Administration has approved the country's first drug derived from marijuana, a medication to treat two rare and devastating forms of epilepsy.
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana.
The government is getting closer to a decision on approval of a prescription drug derived from marijuana, but some Colorado parents are concerned.
A proposal in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana could encourage more banks to do business with cannabis companies, but it appears to fall short of a cure-all for an industry that must operate mainly as a cash business in a credit card world.
The first FDA-approved prescription drug made from pure cannabis is expected to hit the market in the next couple months and, unless lawmakers act, Colorado may be the only state that can't sell it.
Twenty-eight states plus the District of Columbia now include PTSD in their medical marijuana programs, a tally that has more than doubled in the last two years, according to data compiled by the pro-legalization Marijuana Policy Project.
Colorado cannabis companies have found it is hard for them to be charitable. Nonprofits often turn away pot profits for fear of losing federal grant money.
A local organization is providing free gear to the unhoused after one of their own was hit and killed in Lakewood on Christmas 2023.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
The Colorado Department of Transportation temporarily blocked both directions of I-70 between Georgetown and The Divide on Christmas due to unsafe conditions.
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
For many Latino families, tamales are a Christmas staple. One woman in Parker is taking her family's tradition from Mexico and making delicious tamales for the community.
A local organization is providing free gear to the unhoused after one of their own was hit and killed in Lakewood on Christmas 2023.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
The Colorado Department of Transportation temporarily blocked both directions of I-70 between Georgetown and The Divide on Christmas due to unsafe conditions.
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
For many Latino families, tamales are a Christmas staple. One woman in Parker is taking her family's tradition from Mexico and making delicious tamales for the community.
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Some areas across the Front Range pick up 1" of rain.
Jefferson County Schools parents are voicing their concerns over a lack of communication after the Chief of Schools, David Weiss, was fired last week and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed there is an active criminal investigation involving him.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
Denver Health said their teams are doing what they can to raise the spirits of patients spending their holiday in the hospital. The spiritual care team handed out small gifts today and also held a joint celebration of both Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah.
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
A Colorado State University alum will accomplish a bucket list dream this weekend when he attends the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, achieving his goal of attending every CSU football game this season.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani Airlines plane making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball in western Kazakhstan.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
After announcing that Children's Hospital Colorado would become a non-network provider, the hospital has reached a new agreement with the TRICARE military health insurance program.
It was a very special holiday season for an Aurora resident recovering after a unique surgery.
After the loss of their daughter, the Swope family is dedicated to honoring her memory by helping other patients like her.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Last-minute Christmas shoppers made the best of Christmas Eve, as thousands of people flooded Colorado stores to pick up their final gifts before the holiday.
It's only been open for a few months. But Denver's latest Filipino restaurant is generating a lot of buzz in the Mile High City and beyond.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.