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Oklahoma AG on the “shameful stream of commerce” that led to the opioid crisis

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. Source

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Taking a step back in time at Sequoia National Park

In our summer series “American Wonders,” “CBS This Morning” is exploring places that make America wonderful, from majestic natural landscapes to spectacular man-made creations. This week, we visit Sequoia National Park in California, which is home to some of the largest and oldest living things on our planet. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

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Brazil rejects $20 million offer from G-7 countries to help fight Amazon fires

The Brazilian government is saying “no thank you” to a $20 million offer of aid from G-7 nations to help fight the devastating forest fires in the Amazon region. More than 80,000 fires have been reported in Brazil this year. Now there is renewed concern that further damage could disrupt global weather patterns. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source

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Up to 30 alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims to speak in court

Alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein will speak in court this morning in what one attorney says will be a historic hearing. A New York judge invited up to 30 women to address the hearing before he moves to dismiss the criminal sex trafficking case against Epstein, who died by suicide earlier this month in a Manhattan jail cell. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

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