The First State Trial Of The Opioid Epidemic Is About To Begin
On Tuesday, the first trial of an opioid manufacturer is scheduled to begin in Norman, Okla. Johnson & Johnson is accused of selling highly addictive drugs using deceptive marketing practices.
Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down In Dayton, Ohio, Bringing Catastrophic Damage
The dangerous twisters, which began late Monday night, caused considerable damage. Dayton is now under a boil-water advisory.
Medical Debt From In-Prison Injuries Is Chasing Inmates After Release
In Arizona, prisoners are being charged for medical procedures the state is supposed to pay for. The bills can ruin inmates’ credit, adding to their challenges when they rejoin society.
‘This Case Will Set A Precedent’: First Major Opioid Trial To Begin In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s trial is the first in a wave of litigation attempting to bring claims against opioid manufacturers. The state is seeking millions of dollars in damages and penalties.
To Control Wildfires, Western Officials Are Urged To Follow South’s Lead
The South is the nation’s leader in setting small wildfires on purpose, to prevent massive ones like those out West. One big reason is that so much land in the South is privately owned, not public.
‘Cog In A Machine,’ ‘Alone And Afraid’: Tweeting Vets Give Army An Earful
The U.S. Army asked service members on Twitter: How has serving impacted you? Some veterans and their family members sent strong message about the sacrifices they’ve made and continue to make.
‘American Soil’ Is Increasingly Foreign Owned
The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.
As Silence Looms For Rolling Thunder, A Vet Explains What It’s Meant To Him
Thousands of motorcyclists ride to Washington, D.C., every Memorial Day. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, who spends hours each year saluting Rolling Thunder bikers.
Disasters Pile Up As Storms Continue Plowing Through Oklahoma
Severe weather has walloped Oklahoma this month. First major flooding hit much of the state, then a tornado shredded a small town, killing two people. More floods are forecast for later this week.
As Floodwaters Threaten To Wash Away WWII Sub, Crews Race To Sink It
A World War II-era submarine is again in the water after flooding in Oklahoma inundated the park where the submarine was housed. It’s part of extensive flooding in the Missouri River basin.
Need A Child Care Subsidy? This Mom Would Tell You Not To Hold Your Breath
Nationwide, the demand for subsidized child care exceeds the supply: Only 1 in 6 eligible kids actually get subsidies. In Sacramento, mom Jacquelyne Gettone has been on the waiting list for a decade.
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