How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
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Why Gov. Moore issued marijuana pardons
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 marijuana convictions on Monday, marking the largest state pardon to date, according to his administration. Skyler Henry has more.
Proposal for marijuana reclassification
The Justice Department submitted a proposal Thursday to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare looks into the process that would ease restrictions on cannabis.
Maps show states where weed is legal for recreational, medical use
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
House GOP adopts Trump budget plan after conservatives fold
The vote was initially delayed amid conservatives' concerns about the level of spending cuts.
Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap
U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.
Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead in Bahamas
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.
Stocks drop a day after huge gains on tariff pause announcement
Trade tensions remain high despite President Trump's decision on Wednesday to temporarily freeze U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries.
Senate Daylight saving time hearing: "Stuck with this since World War I"
President Trump suggested in December that he supported eliminating daylight saving time.
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."
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.
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.
Hopes fade of finding survivors of roof collapse at Santo Domingo nightclub
Rescue crews in the Dominican Republic dug through the remains of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed, but hopes of finding survivors were slim.
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Watch: Trump trade rep, congressman have fiery exchange over tariff pause
As President Trump announced a pause to his tariffs, his trade representative, Jamieson Greer, was in the middle of testifying at a House hearing
Stocks drop a day after huge gains on tariff pause announcement
Trade tensions remain high despite President Trump's decision on Wednesday to temporarily freeze U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries.
Kansas murder victim identified after more than 50 years
The remains were identified as belonging to a young Kansas man who was last seen six months before his body was found.
Prada to buy Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Prada Group said Thursday it has agreed to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
Watch Live: Senate panel hears arguments on daylight saving time
President Trump suggested in December that he supported eliminating daylight saving time.
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Stocks drop a day after huge gains on tariff pause announcement
Trade tensions remain high despite President Trump's decision on Wednesday to temporarily freeze U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries.
Prada to buy Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Prada Group said Thursday it has agreed to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
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.
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Watch: Trump trade rep, congressman have fiery exchange over tariff pause
As President Trump announced a pause to his tariffs, his trade representative, Jamieson Greer, was in the middle of testifying at a House hearing
Watch Live: Senate panel hears arguments on daylight saving time
President Trump suggested in December that he supported eliminating daylight saving time.
House GOP adopts Trump budget plan after conservatives fold
The vote was initially delayed amid conservatives' concerns about the level of spending cuts.
Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap
U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.
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.
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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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Video appears to show Russian troops execute 4 Ukrainian POWs, AP finds
Two videos, two different stories about Russia's war in Ukraine. In one, four Ukrainian POWs appear to live. In the other, they're seen being executed.
Prada to buy Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Prada Group said Thursday it has agreed to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
Greenpeace U.K. boss arrested over protest at U.S. Embassy in London
The head of Greenpeace U.K. was arrested after dumping red dye into a pond outside the U.S. Embassy in London to protest U.S. weapons sales to Israel, the group said.
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.
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Yvonne Strahovski on "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the final season of the Emmy-winning series "The Handmaid's Tale" and what fans can expect from her character's complicated journey.
Meghann Fahy on new movie, "Drop"
Actor Meghann Fahy, best known for her breakout role as Daphne in season two of "The White Lotus," returns to the screen in the psychological thriller "Drop." She plays a widowed mom whose first date turns terrifying after receiving mysterious AirDropped messages.
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.
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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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Kansas murder victim identified after more than 50 years
The remains were identified as belonging to a young Kansas man who was last seen six months before his body was found.
Terms set on Idaho student murders trial
The judge on the case against Bryan Kohberger surrounding the Idaho student murders heard arguments on the evidence and terms that both sides want to use in court. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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.
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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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Trump touts new inflation data
New Consumer Price Index inflation data shows a slight cooling in March but experts say the numbers may not depict the impact of President Trump's latest tariff moves. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
House narrowly passes budget resolution
The House of Representatives has narrowly passed a budget framework resolution to allow Congress to begin working through policy that would include President Trump's promised tax cuts. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Breaking down rising insurance rates
California's largest insurer, State Farm General, is seeking a 22% rate hike after $7.5 billion in wildfire losses. For insight into how climate change could impact coverage nationwide, Jeremy Porter, Head of Climate Implications at First Street, joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Yvonne Strahovski on "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the final season of the Emmy-winning series "The Handmaid's Tale" and what fans can expect from her character's complicated journey.
How to make filing taxes easier
With the filing deadline around the corner, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the basics and explains how to make the process less overwhelming