Nov 15 Oklahoma judge reduces J&J order in opioid lawsuit by $107 million By Sean Murphy, Ken Miller, Associated Press An Oklahoma judge who last summer ordered consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to help address the state’s opioid crisis on Friday reduced that amount by $107 million in a final order in the case. Continue reading
Nov 15 No diary, note, motive found in California school shooting By Stefanie Dazio, John Antczak, Associated Press No motive or rationale has been established yet in the Thursday morning shooting at Saugus High School in the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita, said sheriff’s homicide Capt. Kent Wegener. Continue reading
Nov 15 North Carolina lawmakers redraw state's congressional map By Gary Robertson, Associated Press A replacement map for North Carolina’s congressional districts was finalized Friday, with its lines redrawn to address alleged extreme partisan bias and endangering reelection prospects for two Republicans next year. Continue reading
Nov 15 Texas archdiocese challenges LGBT anti-discrimination rights By Associated Press A Texas archdiocese wants to become a foster care provider, but only if it can be excused from federal rules protecting against anti-LGBT discrimination. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Trump unveils plan forcing hospitals to disclose prices By Associated Press Disclosure requirements for hospitals would not take effect until 2021; for insurers, the timing is unclear. The requirements do not directly affect doctors. Continue reading
Nov 15 NFL suspends Cleveland Browns star after violent outburst By Tom Withers, Associated Press Following Myles Garrett's shocking actions on national TV, it’s possible the league could come down hard on the former No. 1 overall pick, who made strides in cleaning up his game after picking up some personal fouls earlier this season. Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump ally Roger Stone found guilty of lying to Congress, witness tampering By Associated Press The verdict came Friday, two hours after the jury began its second day of deliberations. Continue reading
Nov 15 Investigators seek motive in Santa Clarita school shooting By Stefanie Dazio, John Antczak, Associated Press Gunfire began around 7:30 a.m. and authorities estimated that the suspect took just 16 seconds to pull out the weapon, shoot five classmates and then himself. Continue reading
Nov 15 White House releases notes of 1st Trump-Zelensky call By Jonathan Lemire, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press There is no mention of corruption in the rough transcript released on Friday. Continue reading
Nov 15 French police launch new probe into rape allegations against Jeffrey Epstein By John Leicester, Associated Press The amplified appeal came after women who say they were raped and sexually assaulted by one of Epstein’s associates, French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, said they were disappointed with the limited scope of police efforts to track down witnesses. Continue reading