After complaints, Illinois revises process of applying for marijuana license

Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.

Nearly 2 lbs of marijuana, several THC products seized after traffic stop in Hays Co.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested after a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of nearly two pounds of marijuana and several THC products.

Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado

Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.

K-9 'Titan' helps troopers find 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in car

Troopers in Pasco County say they found over 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in the back of a car that had rolled through a stop sign.

Canadian nurse charged with smuggling 150 pounds of pot into Detroit amid coronavirus

A Canadian nurse who was issued special privileges to travel into Michigan during the border shutdown amid Coronavirus used her access to try and smuggle 150 pounds of pot at the Ambassador Bridge, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider said.

LA cannabis businesses deemed essential during pandemic

Among the Los Angeles businesses deemed essential and urged to remain open are those with city permits to sell cannabis, authorities said.

Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association

Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.

Master in Weed? You can do that at this university

For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.

S. Carolina man claims McDonald’s sweet tea came with weed inside

A South Carolina man who went to McDonald’s for a sweet tea says he received a little extra herbal substance on the side.

Doctors remove bag of weed that was stuck in man’s nose for 18 years

Doctors in Australia removed a bag of weed that was stuck in a man’s nose, unbeknownst to him, for 18 years, according to a new case report. 

3 arrested in fatal shooting California sheriff's deputy responding to report of illegal marijuana grow

A 911 caller reporting the theft did not disclose crucial information - that he had a business arrangement with the supposed thieves and there was a dispute between them, according to El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini.