Drugmakers, distributors said to face federal opioid probe
The investigation comes after activists have called for drug companies to face criminal charges for the deadly epidemic
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Melania Trump booed at youth opioid summit in Baltimore
The first lady was met with some loud boos by students in Baltimore – a city President Trump recently said no human would ever want to live in.
After 9 deaths at USC, students criticize letter sent by school
After recent student deaths, a letter was sent out to every USC student discussing mental health and the dangers of opioid use
U.S.-China opioid smuggling bust could speed trade deal
In a boost for trade talks, law enforcement officials from both countries joined forces to halt fentanyl shipments
These workers are the most likely to use opioids
New research offers clues about which jobs are most likely to lead to substance abuse problems
Opioid crisis forcing more kids into the foster system
CBS News met a family two years ago fostering five children from drug-ridden homes. Today, they're fostering an additional child.
Opioid settlement reached in Ohio with drug companies
Last-minute deal comes ahead of the first federal opioid trial for a crisis that has killed about 400,000 Americans
Family impacted by opioid crisis wants reckoning
Four of the six defendants in a landmark federal case against opioid manufacturers and distributors negotiated a last-minute settlement
$1.25 million worth of fentanyl seized in Southern California
Last week's seizure yielded almost half the amount of fentanyl seized by authorities in Orange County during all of 2018
Opioid epidemic cost U.S. more than $600 billion over 4 years
Along with ruining lives, the public health crisis has had a devastating impact on the nation's economy
Drug distributor shares jump after opioid settlement report
Shares of McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal climbed more than 6% amid talk of deal to resolve lawsuits
Doctor gets 40 years for illegally distributing opioids
Prosecutors said Dr. Joel Smithers ran a medical practice in Virginia like an interstate drug distribution ring
Johnson & Johnson settles landmark opioid case for $20.4 million
The deal comes less than three before the scheduled start of the first federal trial over the opioid crisis
10 people die from drug overdoses in 26 hours in one county
Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz confirmed the number of deaths in a Facebook post on Sunday
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
Move was expected as part of landmark settlement with many state and local governments of lawsuit over toll opioid crisis has taken on nation
Fentanyl for sale online
Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and is now available on the internet and can be delivered through the mail
Sackler family accused of hiding $1 billion in Swiss accounts
The transfers bolster allegations by New York and other states that the Sacklers worked to shield their wealth in recent years over fears of legal threats
Purdue Pharma reaches tentative deal to settle opioid lawsuits
Arizona's attorney general said the tentative deal "was the quickest and surest way to get immediate relief" for communities devastated by the opioid epidemic
Sackler family could pay billions in personal wealth to settle opioid lawsuits
Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, is accused of fueling the opioid crisis
Purdue University: We're not Purdue Pharma, OK?
Same name, different Purdue: Indiana school finds it must distance itself from pharma company tied to opioid crisis
Investigators seize enough fentanyl to kill 14 million in massive bust
Law enforcement officers in Virginia busted a massive three-state drug ring as part of what they called "Operation Cookout"
China says it hopes for "necessary conditions" on trade talks
Stocks rose after a Chinese official opened the door to further negotiations with the U.S.
Drugmakers' liability for opioid crisis could reach $150 billion
Analysts say the $572 million ruling against Johnson & Johnson sets a benchmark for pending federal and state suits
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Christina Applegate says she never had MS
Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's
Health leaders on women's health initiative
What to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis
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Teen girls vape more than boys, study shows
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS
Dems demand tougher standards for companies running Medicaid systems
