Tracking tornadoes in Oklahoma
Tornadoes hit parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Monday, where forecasters predicted the worst storms in more than two years. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm's path.
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Dangerous tornadoes hit Oklahoma
An outbreak of tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma on Monday. Schools in many areas were closed, with thousands of children staying home as a precaution. Mireya Villarreal reports from Oklahoma.
Life-threatening flooding in Oklahoma
Severe weather brought nearly seven inches of rain to parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas Monday night, causing life-threatening flash flooding. In Hominy, Oklahoma, dozens of people had to be rescued or evacuated in a situation local officials described as "scary." David Begnaud reports from Hominy.
Tornadoes shred homes & destroy businesses
Parts of the southern Plains are under tornado watches, a day after more than a dozen twisters hit Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. There are no reports of injuries. Mireya Villarreal reports from Mangum, Oklahoma.
Dangerous Oklahoma flooding prompts rescues
Dangerous storms that triggered flash floods and more than two dozen reports of tornadoes are moving east. Rescue teams were busy in Oklahoma and Missouri where floodwaters trapped people in their cars and homes. Mireya Villarreal reports.
More severe weather in the forecast
Many areas in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas are under water after severe weather hit the areas. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Skiatook, Oklahoma.
Outbreak of storms turns deadly
More than 130 tornadoes have been reported since Friday and there could be more. The outbreak of dangerous storms killed at least four people in Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Okla. flooding forces residents to evacuate
Devastating flooding swept away homes in parts of Oklahoma. Flood alerts are up across half the state. Mireya Villarreal reports from Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, where the whole town was forced to evacuate.
Apparent tornado kills 2 in Oklahoma
An apparent tornado tore through the town of El Reno, Oklahoma, overnight, killing two people and injuring at least 16. Local officials provided an update on the situation Sunday morning.
Suspected tornado rips through Oklahoma
A suspected tornado ripped through El Reno, Oklahoma late Saturday, killing at least two people. More than a dozen people were also injured, and a mobile home park and hotel were destroyed. Canadian County Sheriff Chris West joined CBSN to discuss ongoing recovery efforts.
EF-3 tornado hits Oklahoma
Severe storms are hitting tens of millions of people this Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, an EF-3 tornado touched down in Oklahoma, taking lives and destroying anything in its path. Larry Seward has the latest.
Tornado watch issued for all of central U.S.
The central U.S. is stuck in a cycle of dangerous storms that won't stop anytime soon. Tornadoes struck again Monday in Iowa and Illinois, and more may fire up tonight. At least 15 people have been killed by tornadoes and flooding in the last week. Omar Villafranca reports.
Tornado & storm threats continue
There’s a threat of more storms Monday night from Nebraska to Indiana. Over the next two days, there's a chance of flash floods and tornadoes from Oklahoma to Iowa. On Wednesday, the severe weather threat extends as far south as Dallas. Here's the latest forecast.
First major opioid crisis trial set to begin
A healthcare giant known for baby lotion and bandages will be the defendant on Tuesday when an opioid-related lawsuit goes to trial. The state of Oklahoma accuses Johnson & Johnson of "falsely downplaying the risk of opioid addiction." It's the first trial out of hundreds of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. Anna Werner reports.
Opioid trial takes aim at Johnson & Johnson
The state of Oklahoma is suing Johnson and Johnson, claiming the pharmaceutical company "falsely downplayed the risk of opioid addiction." "CBS This Morning" consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner joins CBSN with more on the case.
Historic flooding along Arkansas River
Every county in Oklahoma is under a state of emergency because of flooding. Evacuations are in effect along the Arkansas River, with high water straining aging dams and levees. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Historic opioid trial gets underway
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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.
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