A federal bankruptcy judge gave conditional approval to a settlement involving Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. The company is blamed for helping fuel the opioid crisis. Anna Werner has more on the backlash. Source
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Remnants of Ida pummel Northeast with severe weather
Tornado and flood warnings stretch from the Mid-Atlantic states to Maine. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Maryland, where several tornadoes touched down, and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with the latest forecast. Source
Officers and medics indicted in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death
Three Colorado police officers and two paramedics have been indicted in the death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who died after being placed in a chokehold and given a sedative. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
5 missing after Navy helicopter crashes off California
The search continues for five crew members of a Navy helicopter that crashed off the coast of San Diego. One crew member was rescued. Source
Hurricane Ida death count grows to 6
Two electrical workers in Alabama were killed Wednesday while repairing power lines downed by Hurricane Ida. Source
Hot Topics From Titans GM Jon Robinson’s Wednesday Press Conference
Titans GM Jon Robinson held a press conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Wednesday, one day after trimming the team’s initial roster to 53 players. Robinson discussed the moves, and more. Source
Hot Topics From Titans HC Mike Vrabel’s Wednesday Presser
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is back, and he held a press conference on Wednesday at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt takes a look at the hot topics from the presser. Source
“I GOT COVID”: Joe Rogan says he’s using unproven drug for treatment
Rogan said he “immediately threw the kitchen sink at it,” taking several medications including an anti-parasite drug that health officials have repeatedly warned should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19. Source
Controversy over Jacksonville coach Urban Meyer and players’ COVID-19 vaccine status
The NFL Players Association is launching an investigation into Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer. Meyer made headlines when he said COVID-19 vaccinations were taken into consideration when deciding who would make the team’s final 53-man roster. CBS Sports HQ senior NFL reporter Jonathan Jones joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Mets acting general manager Zack Scott arrested for DWI
Zack Scott was arrested in White Plains, New York, early Tuesday morning. Source