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In two rulings released Thursday, the Supreme Court has blocked both the EPA good neighbor rule meant to fight air pollution and Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan that would've broadly protected the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to their role in the opioid epidemic. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joined CBS News to discuss the decisions.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Appearing before a Senate committee Thursday, the CEOs of Johnson and Johnson, Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb answered questions as to why the price of their drugs are three times higher in the U.S. than in 33 other wealthy countries. Scott MacFarlane has more.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over a settlement for victims of the opioid crisis. Approving the settlement would mean shielding the Sackler family, the former owners of Purdue Pharma, from future lawsuits. Jan Crawford reports.
A multibillion-dollar bankruptcy settlement with the maker of Oxycontin will be challenged Monday at the Supreme Court. Justices are weighing whether the wealthy Sackler family, which owned Purdue Pharma, can evade lawsuits over the company's powerful painkillers linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday about the legality of a $6 billion bankruptcy agreement for Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. While many families of victims support the deal, which would fulfill financial settlements, it would shield the powerful Sackler family from thousands of potential lawsuits. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
The Supreme Court returned for its new term on Monday with several potentially major cases ahead. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter at the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to take a look at some of the most important and controversial cases on the docket.
The Supreme Court put a settlement by Purdue Pharma on hold Friday. The settlement would have shielded the Sackler family, the clan behind the company and its alleged role in the opioid crisis, from future civil litigation. Jeff Glor has more.
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Purdue Pharma settlement that would shield the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. Author Barry Meier, who wrote the book "Pain Killer" about the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma, weighs in on the settlement.
"Abusers aren't victims; they are the victimizers," member of family that owns the maker of OxyContin wrote in 2001
Beyond the enormous human toll, opioid abuse in America has distorted the entire economy
One of the largest suppliers of OxyContin said this weekend it will no longer promote the powerful painkiller to doctors. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports on the opioid market shakeup.
3 dead in Grand Canyon helicopter crash; Food for the heart and soul: The ramen noodle chef redefining cafeteria cuisine
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
Nikki Haley served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the Republican nomination this cycle.
Israel's new offensive has focused on Jabaliya, a densely populated refugee camp where Israel says Hamas had regrouped.
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
Meregrass Flight 681 took off from Auburn University Regional Airport at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, but returned after less than an hour later.
The victim, Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing on Nov. 5 after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.
Nikki Haley served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the Republican nomination this cycle.
Bobby Allison was a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 500.
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
The Rhesus macaques monkey has been returned unharmed on Saturday, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
Nikki Haley served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the Republican nomination this cycle.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.
Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The 20-year-old American came from 2-0 and 5-3 down in the final set and was two points from defeat at one stage.
In Brazil´s Amazonas state, almost 6,000 riverine dwellers authorized to fish have reported a significant drop in production and rising costs.
The victim, Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing on Nov. 5 after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.
A man entered the Monastery of Santo Espíritu del Monte in Gilet, Spain on Saturday and attacked multiple friars.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended her first major royal occasion since ending chemotherapy for her cancer treatment.
From the lifestyle entrepreneur's 100th book, "Martha: The Cookbook," comes one of her daughter's specialties: a chopped salad featuring at least ten different vegetables.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended her first major royal occasion since ending chemotherapy for her cancer treatment.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Statues."
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album, "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Something's Got A Hold On Me."
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump.
Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.
Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
The victim, Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing on Nov. 5 after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.
A man entered the Monastery of Santo Espíritu del Monte in Gilet, Spain on Saturday and attacked multiple friars.
Dr. Hector Ubaldo, 60, was indicted in September and found guilty recently by a federal jury after just 14 minutes.
Seattle police said the nine stabbings occurred over a period of two days. The attacks were believed to be random in nature.
There were multiple violent attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam after a soccer match Thursday night between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police detained more than 60 people, and five people who were attacked were hospitalized. In a social media post, President Biden described the "antisemitic attacks" as "despicable."
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Statues."
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Hey Baby."
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album, "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Something's Got A Hold On Me."
Globetrotter Joseph Mikulec spent his life walking the earth, collecting the signature of just about everyone he met — from everyday civilians to world leaders. Now, what can be described as the most impressive autograph collection of all time is up for grabs. It's set to be auctioned off with bids starting at $275,000 for the 60-pound book.
Alex Stupak went from making pastries to elevating Mexican cuisine. The acclaimed chef already has four New York City restaurants, and he's now embarking on a new upscale adventure where he'll put his own spin on seafood. Michelle Miller has more.