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.
Maine is the newest frontier for the illicit marijuana trade, with potentially hundreds of suspected unlicensed grow houses operating in the state.
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.
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
Americans divided on whether they would want a licensed recreational marijuana business in their neighborhood.
The proposal, had it passed, would have allowed anyone over the age of 21 to purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
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.
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.
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.
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Most Americans are not opposed to having legal marijuana businesses in their area.
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.
It turns out that laws can change in an instant, but worries about being stereotyped are a lot harder to shake.
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.
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.
The complaint alleges that the state's largest marijuana recall was unwarranted.
They divert precious water during the severe drought and abuse their workers, overwhelmed local officials say.
Online retailer, which no longer screens workers for marijuana use, wants Congress to ease nation's cannabis laws.
Doctors are warning parents to keep the candy-like drugs hidden from children.
The operation is the largest marijuana eradication of illegal cultivations in the history of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officials said.
"For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety," Governor Ned Lamont said.
The promotion is a part of the state's strategy to get more of the population vaccinated.
Six in 10 think people convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses where it's legal should have those convictions removed.
The chemistry program claims to be the first in the country that focuses specifically on cannabis.
At age 29, Hope Wiseman is a pioneer for other African American women to venture into an industry that's traditionally dominated by men and comes with its own prejudice.
Alabama has set a July 18 execution date for a man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a delivery driver who had stopped at an ATM.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
The superintendent said the discovery of the time capsule marks a "historic event for our community."
There has been no confirmed evidence of a grizzly within the North Cascades Ecosystem in the U.S. since 1996.
The case fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings.
A Black man in Ohio, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in the video, died in police custody. Officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
Alabama has set a July 18 execution date for a man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a delivery driver who had stopped at an ATM.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
The superintendent said the discovery of the time capsule marks a "historic event for our community."
There has been no confirmed evidence of a grizzly within the North Cascades Ecosystem in the U.S. since 1996.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Sabreen Erooh had survived an emergency cesarean section after her mother was fatally wounded in an Israeli airstrike.
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" April 28, the Oscar-nominated actress also talks about her debut as a singer-songwriter with the album "Glorious."
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
A Kansas woman's 2019 shooting death on Halloween divided investigators. To get more answers, a new prosecutor suggested authorities try a different type of autopsy — aimed at uncovering the victim's state of mind. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the controversial method.
Caregivers who are paid privately or through state funds say they're working around the clock, but are barely earning enough to get by. Lisa Ling has more.
Reggie Bush reflects on the reinstatement of his Heisman Trophy after 14 years, discusses his ongoing defamation lawsuit against the NCAA and shares his insights on the future of college football. This marks his first in-depth interview since the Heisman Trust's decision to return the award.
Ashley Judd, the first to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein, and New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, whose reporting on Weinstein helped to launch the “Me Too” movement, discuss his 2020 conviction being overturned by New York’s highest court. Weinstein is continuing to serve a 16-year sentence for a separate case in California.
Police bodycam video shows the police encounter that ended in the death of Frank Tyson, a Black man in Canton, Ohio. The officers arrested him after a car crash and restrained him facedown. Warning, the video is disturbing.