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.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
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.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
"Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that," President Biden said.
Kansas City couple's house placed for sale on real estate site by an unknown party for a fraction of its market value.
Hunter Biden is set to stand trial in California in early September after he was indicted on nine federal tax charges.
In the undated letter, Gabby Petito referenced a fight between herself and Brian Laundrie.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
An teenager from America fell to her death while hiking with a friend's family in Switzerland on Monday, the country's Valais district police announced.
Missouri plans to carry out its second execution of the year on Tuesday. The condemned inmate David Hosier is sentenced to death for two murders.
The remains of the man known as "Mr. X" were found smoldering and wrapped in a sheet in 1975.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
"Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that," President Biden said.
Kansas City couple's house placed for sale on real estate site by an unknown party for a fraction of its market value.
Hunter Biden is set to stand trial in California in early September after he was indicted on nine federal tax charges.
In the undated letter, Gabby Petito referenced a fight between herself and Brian Laundrie.
Kansas City couple's house placed for sale on real estate site by an unknown party for a fraction of its market value.
Elon Musk is warning that he may ban employees from taking Apple devices into their workplaces, which include Tesla, SpaceX and X.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
"Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that," President Biden said.
Hunter Biden is set to stand trial in California in early September after he was indicted on nine federal tax charges.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rallied behind primary challengers against the GOP members who voted last year to remove him from his post.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
The State Department reversed decade-old restrictions on the unit of Ukrainian forces known as the Azov Brigade.
An teenager from America fell to her death while hiking with a friend's family in Switzerland on Monday, the country's Valais district police announced.
Following a severely turbulent flight that injured more than 100 passengers last month, Singapore Airlines has announced it will offer compensation to those effected.
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
The fire quickly swept across more than 100 shops in the market's pet section, according to the Bangkok government.
"Familiaris" follows Edgar Sawtelle's grandfather, John Sawtelle, his new wife Mary and their friends and dogs as they start a life together in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Oprah Winfrey has selected "Familiaris" from New York Times bestselling writer David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick.
Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove is out with a new book "Hip-Hop is History" that explores the genre he helped influence.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
Apple announced a new partnership with Open AI at its developers conference on Monday. It means Chat GPT, along with other AI features, will be on Apple devices by the end of this year.
Elon Musk is warning that he may ban employees from taking Apple devices into their workplaces, which include Tesla, SpaceX and X.
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.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
The massive bony fish turns out to be a species that was "hiding in plain sight" for more than a century.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Scientists say we need a new standard to explain how heat is harming our bodies. New research shows the threshold may be lower than experts thought. National environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
Police in China say a suspect is in custody after four American teachers from Iowa's Cornell College were wounded in a stabbing attack while making a daytime visit to a public park Monday. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
In the undated letter, Gabby Petito referenced a fight between herself and Brian Laundrie.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
Missouri plans to carry out its second execution of the year on Tuesday. The condemned inmate David Hosier is sentenced to death for two murders.
The remains of the man known as "Mr. X" were found smoldering and wrapped in a sheet in 1975.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Police in China say a suspect is in custody after four American teachers from Iowa's Cornell College were wounded in a stabbing attack while making a daytime visit to a public park Monday. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
Hunter Biden was found guilty Tuesday on all three counts in his federal gun possession trial. Biden is now facing 25 years in prison with sentencing likely coming in the fall. CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Caitlin Huey-Burns, Scott MacFarlane and Erica Brown have more on the verdict. And CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has insight on whether or not the president's son will serve time behind bars.
A jury has convicted Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, on all three felony charges in connection with his purchase and ownership of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine. He faces up to 25 years in prison with sentencing likely in three to four months. Nora O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
Malawi Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and nine others, including his wife, have died in a plane crash in the Chikangawa mountain range, the government said Tuesday. The wreckage was found Tuesday morning after air traffic control lost contact with the plane shortly after taking off Monday in bad weather and low visibility.
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