Former head of OxyContin maker denies blame for opioid crisis
Richard Sackler questioned in court over whether his family bears any responsibility for drug epidemic.
Richard Sackler questioned in court over whether his family bears any responsibility for drug epidemic.
Family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma says it won't contribute billions to legal settlement unless they get off the hook for lawsuits.
2020 was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history. With about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, the nation saw more than 3.3 million deaths.
Researchers at UC-Davis are trying to use proteins from the venom to make a drug "as potent as morphine but without the side effects of opioids."
Fifteen more signed on, leaving only 9 and D.C. still objecting. That makes it more likely to be OK'd by the federal judge overseeing it.
"Some people are calling them twin pandemics that have collided," Harvard researcher Michael Barnett, Ph.D. said on CBSN Monday.
Purdue Pharma, which some blame for helping spark the opioid crisis, is privately owned by some members of the Sackler family, whose name has become a controversial flashpoint in the opioid epidemic.
OxyContin maker would put profits into fight against opioid crisis, but many state attorneys general say plan doesn't do enough for victims and their families.
"This doctor's prescription pad was as lethal as any murder weapon," the Nassau County DA said.
Opioids, which include prescription drugs and illegal substances, have been linked to more than 470,000 deaths in the U.S. since 2000.
The retailer failed to report suspicious prescriptions and pressured its pharmacists to churn out orders, feds charge.
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Retailer gets legal jump on feds amid questions over whether its pharmacies may have fueled drug epidemic.
It could be making it harder for them to get effective treatment, says author of American Academy of Pediatrics study.
The deal does not release any of the company's executives or owners – members of the wealthy Sackler family – from criminal liability, the Associated Press reports.
Dr. Randy Rosen is facing 88 felony charges from the Los Angeles Orange County district attorney, who called him "a real life" Frankenstein.
Doctors, distributors, drug lobbyists, the FDA — who is responsible for the scourge of opioid addictions? 60 Minutes has spent three years investigating.
A 60 Minutes investigation into the causes of the American opioid epidemic includes an examination of the tactics of one former top sales executive.
A former sales VP for a pharmaceutical company who was sentenced to prison tells 60 Minutes he bribed doctors to prescribe fentanyl drugs. Bill Whitaker reports.
60 Minutes investigates the playbook of sales practices that triggered an explosion of prescriptions, Sunday.
The opioid epidemic kills tens of thousands of people a year in the U.S.
The new Netflix documentary series profiles Dan Schneider, a small-town pharmacist who was one of the first people to identify and confront what we now know as America's opioid epidemic.
Peter Kelleher started making soup for the homeless, and now he's giving back in more ways than one.
The Wilson family has been struggling with drug abuse spanning generations, and according to 64-year-old Paula Wilson, "the cycle of addiction is strong."
"If you went back eight years and told me that one of the leading issues in a presidential campaign would be drugs, I would have said, 'you've got to be kidding,'" said Peter Evers, CEO of Riverbend Community Health.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Nvidia and Microsoft are among the backers of Wayve and its embodied AI technology, described as "GPT for driving."
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, fended off eight Republican challengers for her seat, CBS News projects.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
Five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard talks about how her latest album was born from a period of intense soul-searching and solitude in Nashville.
Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
Oprah Winfrey unveils "Long Island" as her latest book club pick on "CBS Mornings." The sequel to Colm Tóibín's best-selling novel "Brooklyn," "Long Island" continues the story of Eilis Lacey more than two decades later now as a mother and wife in America.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
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.
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.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
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.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Alexander Louie, 34, told authorities he was not taking his HIV medication so he could purposely infect his partners.
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
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.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
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.
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The Oklahoma town of Bartlesville was devastated by a tornado Monday night. The twister, which was on the ground for some 35 miles, was one of at least 22 recorded across seven states that night. Dave Malkoff reports.
Adult film actor Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial on Tuesday. The judge denied Trump's request for a mistrial based on her testimony. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
When Destiny Allen went into labor, she called her mother to take her to the hospital. But they never made it, and had to flag down Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Jason Lee, who helped deliver baby Noah on the side of the road.
The University of Southern California was the first school this year to cancel its main commencement ceremony, citing unspecified security concerns. Mark Strassmann spoke with several students about the move, the school's decision to cancel valedictorian Asna Tabassum's speech, and the ongoing protests.
As gun violence persists in U.S. schools, some states are allowing school staff to carry weapons. CBS News reporter Haley Ott examines the reasons behind these policies and the results.