The ruling by Judge Thad Balkman in Norman, Oklahoma is one of the biggest monetary awards in U.S. history Source
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Judge finds Johnson & Johnson guilty in Oklahoma opioid case, calls for $527 million payment
In a landmark ruling on Monday, an Oklahoma judge found Johnson and Johnson guilty of helping to fuel the state’s opioid crisis. The company was ordered to pay over $500 million to help address the drug epidemic in Oklahoma. It’s the first major pharmaceutical company being held accountable for its role in the widespread use 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. Source
8/26/19: CBSN Evening News
Trump optimistic on new trade talks with China; Tennis legend Althea Gibson honored at U.S. Open. Source
MTV Video Music Awards hosted in New Jersey and was met by protesters
Newark, New Jersey, became the music capital of the world when it hosted the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards where Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Lil Nas took home statues. But also making a mark were protesters who tried putting a national spotlight on the city’s ongoing water crisis. CBSN New York’s Ali Bauman reports. Source
At least 2 dead, 10 injured in stolen police cruiser crash
Two children died, though authorities declined to say how old they were Source
8/26/19: Red and Blue
Trump optimistic on new trade talks with China; How do Americans feel about the economy? Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Andrew Yang unveils $4.87 trillion policy to address climate change
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang unveiled an aggressive policy proposal to address climate change at a gathering of supporters in New Hampshire. The entrepreneur plan calls for nearly $5 billion dollars in climate-spending over the course of 20 years. 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN for Monday’s edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source
8/26: CBS Evening News
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay Oklahoma $572 million for fueling opioid crisis; Tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson honored on first day of U.S. Open. Source
CBS News poll: Americans split on the future of the economy
President Trump has made economic success a focal point of his reelection campaign. But is that a winning strategy? CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the latest CBS News poll on the economy. Source
“Blue’s Clues” original hosts Steve and Joe return in reboot
The sneak peek trailer includes a new host — Joshua Dela Cruz. Source