The ballot issues for Election Day 2023
Here are some of the top ballot measures and issues Americans voted on today.
Here are some of the top ballot measures and issues Americans voted on today.
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.
Most Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties, so Thailand's de facto legalization of pot has brought a wave of tourists from the region.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said he will sign it into law, which would make Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana.
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
The nonprofit aims to get people convicted of nonviolent cannabis offenses out of prison.
Singaporean Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted of conspiracy to traffic a little more than two pounds of cannabis.
The 73-year-old Australian woman is said to be "extremely remorseful" for her apparent sleepy-eyed misstep.
The recent legalization of recreational cannabis use in several states has opened the door for weed-infused private dining experiences. Chef Miguel Trinidad joined CBS News to talk about his New York City eatery where marijuana is on the menu.
Americans divided on whether they would want a licensed recreational marijuana business in their neighborhood.
In all, seven arrests were made and more than 700,000 doses of the drug were seized, officials said.
The Dutch city has struggled to placate locals fed up with rowdy tourists lured by liberal laws on recreational sex and drugs.
The proposal, had it passed, would have allowed anyone over the age of 21 to purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
City officials explained that residents have become "very upset at mass tourism and abuse of alcohol and drugs in the street."
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
The driver and his grandmother were both arrested on multiple charges.
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.
State's first official recreational cannabis dispensary is conveniently located near a university and tourist district, backers say.
The illegal marijuana trade is still going strong, even in a state like California, where pot's been legal for six years. John Blackstone reports on the cost of these illegal operations.
Brittney Griner is heading home after spending about a week at a military base in Texas after she was released from a Russian prison. She says she plans to return to the WNBA next season. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Despite a successful prisoner swap this week involving WNBA star Brittney Griner and notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, tensions remain high between the U.S. and Russia. Christina Ruffini has the details.
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. a day after being released from a penal colony in Russia. She is undergoing medical evaluations in Texas. Weijia Jiang reports.
The Minnesota pharmaceutical board filed a lawsuit this week to stop the sale of edible cannabis products currently under investigation by the FDA.
Chen Wu, 45, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Nov. 20 killings.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
A convicted murderer who survived a botched lethal injection is now set to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama.
An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
Mohammad Rasoulof has become the latest artist targeted in a widening crackdown on all dissent in the Islamic Republic.
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
The blue lobster could have sold for roughly $30 based on her size, but it was decided to donate her to an aquarium to keep her safe instead.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
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.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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.
Lesley Stahl delivers the latest on the three-fronts where Israel is currently engaged that have heightened security threats internationally since the October 7 terror attacks. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joined CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his country will not be threatened and that his forces are always in a state of readiness as he accused the West of causing conflict around the world. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms killed at least three people across Tennessee and North Carolina Wednesday night, adding to a week of extreme weather hammering several states. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
President Biden said the U.S. will not supply Israel with weapons if it launched its planned military offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Last week, the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns about the impact some of the weapons could have in Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.