Health Scientists Unveil Weed Breathalyzer, Launching Debate Over Next Steps Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed the latest tool to detect THC — the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana — in a person's breath. Francesca Paris
Politics Farewell to most CBD lattes and gummies in Washington state Store owners will start pulling CBD gummies and drinks off of their shelves in Washington. Paige Browning
Health Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The surgeon general says there's no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women. Allison Aubrey
Crime Seattle pot business owners say state policies leave trail for thieves Kim Malcolm talks with Eric Scigliano about robberies and break-ins of Seattle marijuana businesses, and why some business owners believe state transparency laws may be playing a role. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Oregon State establishes hemp research center amid surge in farmer interest Oregon State University has established what it considers to be the nation's largest hemp research center. This comes amid a surge of farmer interest in... Tom Banse
Health Critics question ethics of study on marijuana during pregnancy The University of Washington is reevaluating the ethics of an upcoming study of the effects of marijuana on unborn babies. Ann Dornfeld
National As CBD Oils Become More Popular, The FDA Considers Whether To Set New Rules The marijuana extract is touted as a way to ease anxiety and inflammation despite limited science, and the industry has grown quickly. Now, the FDA is holding its first public hearing on CBD. Allison Aubrey
Health Safe for pregnant women to smoke pot? UW study hopes to find out Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Natalia Kleinhans about a new study that will research the effects of marijuana on the brain development of infants. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Health Highly Potent Weed Has Swept The Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks Most of the marijuana for sale in the U.S. has a far higher THC content than it did a few decades ago. Some scientists and doctors are concerned that the trend is making pot less safe. Rhitu Chatterjee
Law & Courts 38 Attorneys General Ask Congress To Bring Marijuana Money Into Banking System Most states have legalized marijuana in some form. But federal law still considers it an illegal drug, which exposes banks to legal risk if they handle weed-related money or transactions. Laurel Wamsley
