Parents of boy, 11, sue school over drug suspension
Virginia 6th-grader was kept out of school for months for possessing a "marijuana leaf" -- which, it turns out, was not pot
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What's the preferred weed? Mexican or American?
At one time, marijuana smokers would mainly blaze up Mexican-grown strains; but now more are turning to America for their ganja.
Man pleads not guilty to killing wife after eating pot candy
Defense attorneys have suggested that Richard Kirk was so impaired by the "Karma Kandy Orange Ginger" that he may not have intended to kill his wife
Vice News released a trailer to preview a sit-down interview with President Obama and Vice founder Shane Smith
Vice News released a trailer to preview a sit-down interview with President Obama and Vice founder Shane Smith. Topics of discussion include political gridlock, Iran and the legalization of marijuana. CBSN has the preview.
Marijuana may smoke your long-term memory
Teens who smoke a lot of pot may suffer memory problems long after they quit, study finds
While police were chasing a white SUV for traffic violations, the people in the car tossed bales of pot out onto the highway
While police were chasing a white SUV for traffic violations, the people in the car tossed bales of pot out onto the highway. It was all caught on a police patrol car dash camera. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Sheriffs sue Colorado governor over recreational marijuana law
Law enforcement officials from Kansas, Nebraska also joining fight, saying they've been overwhelmed by illegal drug activity
Marijuana allergies a growing problem, study says
Pot doesn't just make you high -- it can make you sneeze, wheeze and break out in hives, allergy specialists warn
Amazon, Hulu and Netflix are finding gold in original content, and now, Vimeo is getting in on the act by going green
Amazon, Hulu and Netflix are finding gold in original content, and now, Vimeo is getting in on the act by going green. Vladimir Duthiers reports on how the video site is investing in a scripted series that's showing pot in a different light.
some Republican members of Congress are calling for the feds to arrest the D.C. mayor and city council members
A new law to legalize weed in Washington, D.C., went into effect Thursday, but some Republican members of Congress are calling for the feds to arrest D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city council members. Julianna Goldman explains the clash over cannabis.
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser warns congressmen to stop interfering, on the eve of marijuana legalization in the District of Columbia
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser warns congressmen to stop interfering, on the eve of marijuana legalization in the District of Columbia.
CBSN gets behind the science of the munchies
CBSN gets behind the science of the munchies. Dr. Tamas Horvath, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine and the lead author of a paper titled "Mulling the Marijuana Munchies: How The Brain Flips The Hunger Switch," explains.
Residents in Aurora, Colorado, say they are pleasantly surprised by their new pot-selling neighbors
Colorado is about to release marijuana tax figures for December, which will give a complete picture of how much the state made in the first year of recreational sales. Meanwhile, residents in Aurora, Colorado, say they are pleasantly surprised by their new pot-selling neighbors. Barry Petersen reports.
Murthy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington for his first on-camera interview since being confirmed as surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy is making history as the first surgeon general of Indian descent and the youngest. Murthy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington for his first on-camera interview since being confirmed as surgeon general and discusses the safety of the vaccine. He also touches on his views on the legalization of marijuana.
New rules in Colorado require warnings about the effects of edible marijuana
New rules in Colorado require warnings about the effects of edible marijuana. The snacks already pack a financial punch: they make up 45 percent of the state's cannabis market. Barry Petersen reports from a pot dispensary in Denver, with an industry that's welcoming the new regulations.
"Bud & Breakfast" -- no, it's not a typo -- is a Denver inn that's making the most of the rise of marijuana tourism in Colorado
"Bud & Breakfast" -- no, it's not a typo -- is a Denver inn that's making the most of the rise of marijuana tourism in Colorado.
Investment firm Founders Fund believes its backing will open the floodgates for more investing
As recreational marijuana becomes legal in more states, investors see an opportunity to cash in. Investment firm Founders Fund believes its backing will open the floodgates for more investing. Anthony Mason reports.
A year after Colorado became the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, Bill Whitaker takes a look at the results
A year after Colorado became the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, Bill Whitaker takes a look at the results and interviews the governor, who calls the move the most ambitious social experiment of the 21st century. Watch Whitaker's report on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT.
Mindful CEO Meg Sanders tells Bill Whitaker that every bit and bud can yield a profit
Mindful CEO Meg Sanders tells Bill Whitaker that every bit and bud can yield a profit.
Gov. John Hickenlooper tells Bill Whitaker that marijuana will one day resemble the alcohol business
Gov. John Hickenlooper tells Bill Whitaker that marijuana will one day resemble the alcohol business.
Marijuana Czar Andrew Freedman worries about the message that pot cookies and candies send to kids
Marijuana Czar Andrew Freedman worries about the message that pot cookies and candies send to kids.
Major investment firm puts money into marijuana
Until now, it's been a few rich individuals who secretly funded burgeoning pot companies. For the first time ever, a major investment firm is going to put its money behind marijuana. It's a partnership between two investors and the first institutional investment in pot. Anthony Mason reports on the watershed moment, announced first on "CBS This Morning."
One year ago Thursday morning, recreational marijuana became legal in Colorado. But now that's leading to a problem -- people are overdosing on edible pot that looks like a regular snack.
One year ago Thursday morning, recreational marijuana became legal in Colorado. But now that's leading to a problem -- people are overdosing on edible pot that looks like a regular snack. Because of the dangers, some in the state are trying to take some of the risk out of a rocky mountain high. John Blackstone reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
At the Dixie Elixir marijuana company in Denver, Colorado, workers are preparing a special holiday edible
At the Dixie Elixir marijuana company in Denver, Colorado, workers are preparing a special holiday edible to get a piece of the holiday shopping rush. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
What to expect in "swingiest state" of Pennsylvania this election
Joe Biden's narrow win over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania sealed his victory in 2020, but how will the 2024 election compare?
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Former Disney worker allegedly hacked menus, changed peanut allergy info
Former Disney World employee Michael Scheuer is accused of changing allergen information for some menu items that could have been deadly to those with peanut allergies.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
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The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
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Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
"Oprah Daily" tackles women's mental health
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
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Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
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JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright return with "Here"
Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger
Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz, claiming the blogger is purposely spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the blogger of intentionally causing emotional distress by cyberstalking, promoting and sharing deep fake pornography of Megan Thee Stallion and questioning if she was actually shot. Gramz's reps have not commented to CBS News on the lawsuit yet.
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
"Tiger King" Joe Exotic announces prison engagement
Joe Exotic, made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and currently serving time in federal prison, says he is engaged to a fellow inmate in Texas and hopes to get married.
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Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has 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.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
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The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study found that not limiting global temperature rise could cost $551 trillion, roughly 19 times the size of the entire U.S. economy.
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Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
Phoenix man says hot asphalt during arrest caused third-degree burns
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
Musk ordered to attend court hearing over $1 million voter giveaway
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
New details in investigation into ballot box fires
The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS News Wednesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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Summer music heats up 2024
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New details on suspect in ballot box fires
The FBI believes one man is responsible for the fires at ballot dropboxes in Oregon and Washington that damaged hundreds of ballots. They're warning that he may do it again. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Inside the Senate race between Cruz, Allred
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has found himself in a tight race with Democratic Congressman Colin Allred for Cruz's U.S. Senate seat. The race could play a major role in which party gets control of Congress after the election. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink has more.
Michigan family's haunted house raises money
Karri Dumas and her family in Cadillac, Michigan, go all out for Halloween with a haunted house featuring inflatable clowns, skeleton armies and a cemetery. Rather than charging admission, they collect food and supplies for local charities, inspiring their community to give back.
JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Deadly strike from Lebanon hits Israel
Israeli officials say at least five people were killed when a projectile fired from Lebanon struck in northern Israel on Thursday. The attack came after Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, gave his first public speech Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.