Pharmaceutical firm had reached $225 million settlement after founder was convicted of bribing doctors to push spray Source
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Tick-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.
The tick that carries Lyme can also transmit the rare but serious powassan virus believed to have killed one man and sickened another in New Jersey Source
Police officer mows elderly woman’s lawn
A photo of the officer mowing the lawn, in uniform, has gone viral Source
Overnight attack in Mali village leaves 95 people dead
Unknown assailants killed at least 95 people in an ethnic Dogon village overnight in the latest massacre to destabilize central Mali, a government official said Monday. The attacks may have been reprisal for an earlier spasm of ethnic violence that occurred this year. Source
“Old Town Road” prompts non-verbal autistic boy to sing
A Minnesota family is crediting the country-rap hit, “Old Town Road,” for giving their autistic son a verbal breakthrough. Four-year-old Daniel Brundidge had only spoken about three words in his entire life, until last week. That’s when he went up to his mother singing “Old Town Road.” She recorded the unexpected moment and shared it on Twitter. Daniel’s therapists are now focusing on using music in his sessions. Source
Tony-winner André De Shields on “Hadestown” and his “karmic debt” for a life on stage
The Broadway legend credits his parents for knowing his purpose in life, and explains the secret of his longevity as an actor Source
95 killed in Mali massacre as ethnic violence escalates
There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack Source
Private prison businesses make big money
Despite the decline in the number of people being incarcerated, private prison companies are making money by providing services to inmates with almost no government oversight. Axios reporter Stef Kight joined CBSN AM to discuss when the trend began and how lawmakers are looking to correct the system. Source
Automotive writer goes missing while test-driving motorcycle
Police say they’ve recovered nearly all of Davey Johnson’s belongings – including his motorcycle – but have no idea where he is Source
Anthony Bourdain’s friends declare June 25 “Bourdain Day”
On what would’ve been his 63rd birthday, Anthony Bourdain’s friends want fans to celebrate him Source