Brian Mann
Stories
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National
People in Kentucky are picking up the pieces in small towns hit by tornadoes
Thousands of people lost their homes and businesses in the tornadoes across Kentucky. Now, residents are sorting out how to move forward and whether or not to rebuild.
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Health
You don't have to drink to celebrate the holiday season
If you think alcohol is problematic for you, or want to avoid drinking too much, or just aren't the biggest drinker, here are some strategies for navigating end-of-year celebrations.
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National
New York City allows the nation's 1st supervised consumption sites for illegal drugs
Mayor Bill DeBlasio says these "overdose prevention centers" will reduce drug overdoses in New York City. Similar efforts in other U.S. cities face legal challenges.
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National
Meet the Arkansas cowboy who found a new life as a rodeo clown
Rob Gann travels the country as a jester in the rodeo of life. His clowning fills the lulls in the action. It also takes the edge off a sport that can be dangerous and unforgiving.
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National
3 of America's biggest pharmacy chains have been found liable for the opioid crisis
Tuesday's verdict comes as CVS, Walgreens and Walmart face thousands of lawsuits filed by communities across the U.S. The companies say they did nothing wrong dispensing huge quantities of opioids.
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National
For the first time, drug overdose deaths have surpassed 100,000 in a 12-month period
For the first time more than 100,000 people have died from a drug overdose in a 12-month period. Experts say the rise is driven by the pandemic and by fentanyl and methamphetamines brought to the U.S.
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Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have topped 100,000 for the first time
The Biden administration scrambles to respond as new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show overdose deaths surge to more than 100,000 fatalities.
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National
Johnson & Johnson is splitting in 2
Johnson & Johnson is the latest big, diversified company to announce it is breaking into smaller parts. It plans to split its prescription drug and medical device brand from its consumer products.
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National
Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns $465 million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson
The Oklahoma Supreme Court threw out an opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson, raising questions about the legal strategy used to hold the drug industry accountable for the opioid crisis.
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National
A California court says drug companies aren't liable for the state's opioid crisis
In a ruling issued late Monday, state superior court Judge Peter J. Wilson found the companies, including Johnson & Johnson, aren't "legally liable" for the opioid crisis.