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.
Fort Collins Police say officers responded to the mall at around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Witnesses described a massive police presence and police said the mall was placed on lockdown.
A Phoenix man who traveled across the western U.S. to sneak backpacks into Christian churches in three states was simultaneously assembling bomb-making materials in Colorado, according to a federal investigation. He was convicted Friday of a federal hate crime.
CDOT officials say the work will focus on a "heavily-traveled" five-mile stretch from Alameda to 44th Avenues and that lanes will be closed each night.
Among the crowd of several thousand were supporters of many causes: Palestinian liberation, Ukrainian solidarity, preserving the national parks, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, trans rights, and women's rights.
Rafael Alberto Buitrago and his dog Nova were walking near their Aurora home when a driver lost control of his car and hit Alberto and Nova on the sidewalk. Nova died upon impact, while Alberto later died at the hospital.
Fort Collins Police say officers responded to the mall at around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Witnesses described a massive police presence and police said the mall was placed on lockdown.
A Phoenix man who traveled across the western U.S. to sneak backpacks into Christian churches in three states was simultaneously assembling bomb-making materials in Colorado, according to a federal investigation. He was convicted Friday of a federal hate crime.
CDOT officials say the work will focus on a "heavily-traveled" five-mile stretch from Alameda to 44th Avenues and that lanes will be closed each night.
Among the crowd of several thousand were supporters of many causes: Palestinian liberation, Ukrainian solidarity, preserving the national parks, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, trans rights, and women's rights.
Rafael Alberto Buitrago and his dog Nova were walking near their Aurora home when a driver lost control of his car and hit Alberto and Nova on the sidewalk. Nova died upon impact, while Alberto later died at the hospital.
Meteorologist Dayle Cedars says expect a warming trend this week with temperatures reaching near 80 degrees Friday.
Hot and dry across Colorado
The owners of the JJ Jewelers say the latest break-in, which happened in late March, cost them $220,000.
Rafael Alberto Buitrago and his dog Nova were walking near their Aurora home when a driver lost control of his car and hit Alberto and Nova on the sidewalk. Nova died upon impact, while Alberto later died at the hospital.
A recent decision by a U.S. District Court judge means the half-billion-dollar Gross Reservoir expansion project in Boulder County is, at least for now, on hold.
At the beginning of the season, Rockies pitcher Lucas Gilbreath's focus was on an individual who transcends baseball — his daughter.
Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.
The Colorado Rockies lost to the Athletics in their home opener at Coors Field. It was the third coldest home opener in Rockies history.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
Colorado Rockies fans have some delicious new options to choose from at home games this season.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez were assigned to immigration inspection booths at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
The Colorado state House gave initial approval to a bill that would classify "misgendering" -- calling a person by their previous name -- a form of harassment and discrimination.
Business groups in Colorado have lined up in opposition to a bill that makes sweeping changes to the tax code.
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
Some Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips may contain undeclared milk allergens, Frito-Lay said.
Business groups in Colorado have lined up in opposition to a bill that makes sweeping changes to the tax code.
The first Colorado Portillo's location could be a part of a new Denver development that's breaking ground.
Despite challenges with growth and development, companies in Wheat Ridge say the city's leadership is doing what it can to support local businesses. But with that growth, new problems have arisen.
A spokesperson for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston admitted this week that the office has been operating an internal group on the encrypted messaging app Signal that was monitoring news stories and had been auto-deleting the group's messages.
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.