Teens save 90-year-old woman from fire
When a fire broke out in an elderly Oklahoma woman's house, four teenage boys didn't hesitate to help. They broke down her door and got her out safely.
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Severe weather bringing heavy rain to the East
Severe storms are expected Sunday from Texas to the East Coast. On Saturday, several tornadoes cut a path of destruction through Indiana and Oklahoma. Another twister ripped the roof off a high school near Indianapolis. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.
Decision expected in landmark opioid trial
A ruling in a landmark legal case over the opioid crisis could lead to one of the largest monetary awards in U.S. history. A judge in Oklahoma will decide if Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen bear responsibility for helping to fuel the state's opioid epidemic, by aggressively marketing painkillers. Omar Villafranca reports.
Judge orders Johnson and Johnson to pay $572 million
An Oklahoma judge found Johnson and Johnson guilty in fueling the state's opioid crises and ordered the corporation to pay $572 million in a landmark ruling with vast implications. The ruling, in favor of Oklahoma, is one of the biggest monetary awards in U.S. history.
Johnson & Johnson fined in opioid lawsuit
In a landmark ruling Monday, an Oklahoma judge ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay the state $572 million for fueling the state's opioid crisis. The case could set the stage for dozens -- maybe hundreds -- of new lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. Omar Villafranca reports.
Ruling against Johnson & Johnson in opioid case
In a landmark ruling on Monday, an Oklahoma judge found Johnson and Johnson helped fuel the state's opioid crisis and ordered the company to pay over $500 million. It's the first major pharmaceutical company being held accountable for its role in the widespread abuse of prescription painkillers and could set a precedent for upcoming opioid trials throughout the country. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN with the details from Norman, Oklahoma.
Johnson & Johnson to appeal opioid ruling
An Oklahoma judge ruled Monday that Johnson & Johnson's misleading marketing led to addictions and deadly overdoses of opioids. The consumer products giant plans to appeal the $572 million verdict. Omar Villafranca reports.
Oklahoma AG on major opioid win
In a first-of-its-kind case, a judge is punishing Johnson & Johnson for its role in the opioid crisis. A judge ordered the health care giant to pay $572 million dollars to Oklahoma. He ruled that the company downplayed the risks of opioids, which the state blames for more than 4,000 deaths. Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal the ruling. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter, who led the landmark lawsuit, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the decision.
Volunteers help library move book
650 volunteers in Norman, Oklahoma, formed a human chain to help move books from their old library to the new one, located on the other side of a park.
Deadly shooting outside Walmart in Oklahoma
Three people were shot and killed outside a Walmart in Duncan, Oklahoma, according to police. CBS affiliate KWTV reports two people were shot to death in a car and the gunman was also shot and killed in the parking lot. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
2nd student dies after hit-and-run
A second student has died after a horrific crash in Moore, Oklahoma. The driver, now facing criminal charges, lost his son in another crash just days ago. Omar Villafranca reports.
Severe weather threatens 90 million Americans
Severe weather, including snow and ice, is threatening 90 million Americans on Thursday morning. Oklahoma and Missouri saw rough, snow conditions while Texas was covered in a sheet of ice due to a weather system now moving toward the East Coast. CBS News meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reveals what kind of danger the system brought to the U.S.' Gulf states.
Jail staff allegedly ignored dying inmate
In 2015, Terral Ellis Jr. turned himself in to authorities at Ottawa County Jail in Oklahoma. Less than two weeks later, he was dead. Newly public surveillance video appears to show workers at the jail failing to respond to repeated calls for help from Ellis, who died from sepsis and pneumonia. Omar Villafranca talks with Ellis' brother and family attorney about their wrongful death lawsuit.
Oklahoma to resume execution by lethal injection
Oklahoma plans to resume executing death-row inmates, five years after lethal injections were put on hold following a series of death-chamber mishaps. The state plan to use a three-drug lethal injection protocol and that a source for the drugs has been secured.
Veteran offers free auto service
Even before the pandemic, researchers said four in 10 Americans could not afford an unexpected expense of $400 or more, like a car repair. Hard Luck Auto is trying to alleviate those costs for some people, offering free service to those who can’t afford to pay. Jan Crawford speaks to the veteran running Hard Luck’s novel service for our series A More Perfect Union.
More severe weather threatens the South
Severe weather continues to move through the South. Golf ball-sized hail pelted Texas and Oklahoma on Sunday as parts of the country were at risk for tornadoes.
McDonald's workers shot after telling customer dining area was closed
Two of the victims were 16 years old and two were 18, police said.
Abortion providers say they're experiencing a "post-Roe" world
A majority-conservative Supreme Court has made access to abortion more vulnerable than it has been in nearly 50 years.
Oklahoma governor calls on Trump to declare virus "act of God"
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said such a declaration would protect producers from canceled leases.
These states have tried to ban abortion during virus outbreak
Eight states have tried blocking abortion during the COVID-19 outbreak. Most have been blocked by courts.
Oklahoma plans to start reopening economy on Friday
Oklahoma has the lowest testing capacity of nearly any state in the U.S.
Deadly tornadoes and storms sweep through deep South
At least six people were killed in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
Medication abortions can resume in Texas and Oklahoma, courts rule
In two separate rulings, federal appeals courts allowed the majority of abortion services to resume in Oklahoma and Texas despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Abortion in Oklahoma can resume, despite governor's ban
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma's ban, allowing abortion to continue in the state.
Tom Coburn, former Republican senator and Oklahoma physician, has died
Coburn earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick during his tenure in the Senate
Larry Summers says he's "stepping back from public commitments" over Epstein emails
The former Harvard president says he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
Letitia James says charges should be dropped due to "outrageous government conduct"
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
Judge orders grand jury material be given to Comey, citing DOJ "missteps"
A federal magistrate judge wrote that there is a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.
Feds expanding N.C. immigration enforcement actions to Raleigh, mayor says
Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, the mayor said, while Customs and Border Protection agents continue operating in Charlotte.
U.N. Security Council approves U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan
The U.N. Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the Palestinian territory.
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.
How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026
Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.
Homeowner charged in shooting death of house cleaner who went to wrong address
An Indiana prosecutor has charged a homeowner who shot and killed a house cleaner earlier this month, when she showed up at his property by mistake.
Pilot who tried to cut flight's engines gets time served, supervised release
Joseph Emerson tried to shut down a commercial plane's engines midflight in 2023 while traveling off duty in the cockpit's jump seat.