Michigan university becomes first to offer cannabis chemistry scholarship
The chemistry program claims to be the first in the country that focuses specifically on cannabis.
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Meet the youngest Black woman dispensary owner in the U.S.
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.
Louisiana man serving life sentence for $20 marijuana charge released
Fate Winslow is now with his family, and ready "to enjoy his life."
Massive drug bust yields $15 million worth of marijuana
Law enforcement in Connecticut found 1,700 pounds of marijuana when they stopped a U-Haul truck.
U.N. agency removes cannabis from most dangerous drug category
A U.N. commission voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs.
How marijuana impacts Black and Brown communities
"Smoke: Marijuana & Black America" looks at how Black and Brown communities are left out of the growing business of cannabis, even though those communities are often on the receiving end of the legal troubles that come with marijuana use. Former NFL player Ricky Williams, who participated in the documentary, joins CBSN to discuss what change is needed.
Marijuana legalization is defying the partisan divide
The drug is enjoying broad support among voters in both major parties and almost all regions. But it's still not legal at the federal level.
Can farming hemp help fight climate change?
Hemp, a species of cannabis that does not create a marijuana-like high, has an ancient history with usage dating back centuries.
Jay-Z launches his own cannabis line
Monogram is the music mogul's latest business venture.
Jim Belushi, cannabis farmer
The comic actor who became known for his TV, film and stage appearances is cultivating a new role.
Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out.
Could cannabis be a possible treatment for COVID-19?
Researchers are recommending scientists study the potential use of cannabis-derived CBD in anti-viral therapies, due to its known anti-inflammatory properties.
Marijuana an "essential" business during coronavirus
"Access to medical cannabis is as important as access to any other needed medication," one dispensary owner said.
MLB clarifies new marijuana policies
Major League Baseball is clarifying its policies surrounding marijuana three months after removing it from the banned substance list. David Samson, host of the CBS Sports podcast "Nothing Personal," joins CBSN to explain what this means for players and why the league is relaxing its policy.
Los Angeles to dismiss nearly 66,000 marijuana convictions
"We believe it is the largest effort in California to wipe out old criminal convictions in a single court motion," LA County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday.
Marijuana-involved driving deaths on the rise
With marijuana legal in 33 U.S. states, a new warning emerged about car crashes involving use of the drug. An AAA study looked back at 10 years of traffic deaths in Washington state, finding that the number of drivers high off marijuana involved in fatal car crashes more than doubled since legalization in 2012. Kris Van Cleave reports on the organization’s warning to states.
Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions
Illinois' governor granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions on Tuesday.
Biden rolls back stance on marijuana being a "gateway drug"
The former vice president wrongly claimed that he had never said so in the first place.
House committee approves bill to federally legalize marijuana
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act — or MORE Act — would remove marijuana from a list of federally controlled substances
California seizes $1.5 billion in illegal marijuana
In addition, 150 people have been arrested and 168 weapons seized
Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out
Inside the nation's very first cannabis cafe
Legalization of recreational marijuana is a very public issue. But consumption of legal pot, in the states where it's allowed, is mostly done in private. California's law is typical: It says it's illegal to consume, smoke, eat or vape cannabis in public – or even to open a package containing it. But the Golden State now has a brand new venue, led by a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, where people can partake in pot outside their homes. Michelle Miller reports.
Cannabis stocks taking a hit from vaping bans
Investors are scurrying from cannabis companies just as state regulators are imposing temporary vaping bans
First cannabis cafe opens in Los Angeles
The cafe will offer food — but it won't be infused with weed, due to current California cannabis laws
What's in your CBD? Buyer beware
Test results from nine samples of cannabidiol products show some surprising results that could produce serious health side effects
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Johnson says they "have the votes" to pass budget resolution
House Republicans have been trying to get a budget blueprint for President Trump's agenda over the finish line.
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."
Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead on Bahamas beach
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.
$1.68 billion awarded to women who accused James Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse say they were awarded $1.68 billion by a New York jury.
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Inflation rate rose by 2.4% last month, showing cooling prices
Inflation cooled in March, but economists expect prices to reaccelerate as some of President Trump's tariffs kick in.
Teen shark attack survivor presses lawmakers for new alert system
Lulu Gribbin, now 16, was one of three people bitten by a shark during a string of attacks off the Florida Panhandle. She lost her left hand and a portion of her leg.
Looming tariffs could spell trouble for port workers, supply chain
Should President Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs go into full effect, it could mean lower cargo volume, leading to less work and supply chain issues.
Milwaukee developers see timber high-rise as model for the future
Building costs are comparable to more traditional structures, but developers say building with wood has advantages over steel and concrete.
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Johnson says they "have the votes" to pass budget resolution
House Republicans have been trying to get a budget blueprint for President Trump's agenda over the finish line.
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."
Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead on Bahamas beach
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.
$1.68 billion awarded to women who accused James Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse say they were awarded $1.68 billion by a New York jury.
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
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Inflation rate rose by 2.4% last month, showing cooling prices
Inflation cooled in March, but economists expect prices to reaccelerate as some of President Trump's tariffs kick in.
China says it's open to talks as Trump pauses tariffs on other nations
As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says "the door to talks is open," but dialogue must come with "mutual respect."
World markets jump after Trump delays most tariff hikes, but not U.S. futures
Investors on overseas financial markets welcomed President Trump's decision to put most of his his sharp tariff hikes on hold for 90 days.
Looming tariffs could spell trouble for port workers, supply chain
Should President Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs go into full effect, it could mean lower cargo volume, leading to less work and supply chain issues.
You had questions about tariffs. Here's what to know.
President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs has fueled concerns about the economy and roiled the stock market.
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Johnson says they "have the votes" to pass budget resolution
House Republicans have been trying to get a budget blueprint for President Trump's agenda over the finish line.
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.
Looming tariffs could spell trouble for port workers, supply chain
Should President Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs go into full effect, it could mean lower cargo volume, leading to less work and supply chain issues.
H.R. McMaster receives accidental call from President Trump
Sources say former White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster was surprised to hear President Trump's voice on the phone.
DOJ seeks to drop charges against man it said was an MS-13 gang leader
Attorney General Pam Bondi referred to Henrry Villatoro Santos as "one of the top members and head of the East Coast" of the MS-13 gang last month.
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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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Key takeaways from RFK Jr. interview on vaccines, food additives and more
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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RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
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Drug lord convicted in killing of U.S. agent released from prison
Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo is listed on the DEA website as a fugitive for "kidnapping and murder of a federal agent."
Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead on Bahamas beach
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
China says it's open to talks as Trump pauses tariffs on other nations
As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says "the door to talks is open," but dialogue must come with "mutual respect."
Bodies of 11 murder victims found in Mexico, officials say
Guerrero is one of six out of 32 states that account for almost half of Mexico's homicides, much of them linked to drug trafficking.
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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."
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
LeBron James becomes first athlete to have a Ken doll
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
E.A. Hanks on father Tom Hanks' reaction to her new memoir about her childhood
E.A. Hanks says her father, actor Tom Hanks, was among the first to read "The Ten," which traces her six-month road trip in search of answers about her late mother.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
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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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Drug lord convicted in killing of U.S. agent released from prison
Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo is listed on the DEA website as a fugitive for "kidnapping and murder of a federal agent."
$1.68 billion awarded to women who accused James Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse say they were awarded $1.68 billion by a New York jury.
Judge convicted of shooting her ex-boyfriend as he slept
Sonya McKnight was taken away in handcuffs after the trial judge rejected a defense request that she be released. She faces up to 60 years in prison.
Bodies of 11 murder victims found in Mexico, officials say
Guerrero is one of six out of 32 states that account for almost half of Mexico's homicides, much of them linked to drug trafficking.
Oklahoma AG on why he fought to overturn Richard Glossip's death sentence
Since taking office, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has approved of every death row case in the state — except one.
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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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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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"The Dish:" Jônt
Ryan Ratino is the youngest chef in the U.S. to earn two Michelin stars for his restaurant, Jônt, in Washington, D.C. In this edition of "The Dish," Skyler Henry shows how Ratino is redefining luxury cuisine with creativity and bold flavors.
EU holds back tariffs after Trump pause
The European Union's Ursula von der Leyen announced a pause on tariffs for U.S. goods after President Trump said he would pause his trade initiatives for 90 days. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on global stocks.
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.
Eye Opener: Trump pauses global tariffs
President Trump pauses global tariffs that threatened to cause an economic crisis. Also, the latest on the deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic as crews sift through the rubble. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Trade tension with China impacts U.S. farmers
Less than 24 hours after tariffs went into effect, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of his new tariffs and lowered "reciprocal tariffs" to 10%. However, tariffs on China have increased to 125%. As trade tensions escalate, U.S. farmers say they are caught in the middle.