In the first lawsuit against an opioid maker to go to trial, Oklahoma is set to argue that J&J violated public nuisance law Source
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Pence pays respects at Arlington National Cemetery
President Trump paid a visit last week before he left for Japan Source
One of the oldest bald eagles living in captivity is dead
“X-rays revealed that the leg was beyond repair and also showed a progressive and likely painful arthritis in the knee and ankle of that leg” Source
Arkansas braces for possible “life-threatening” flooding
The Arkansas River is expected to crest Wednesday around 20 feet above flood stage, breaking a record set in 1945 Source
“Range”: New book argues for generalization over specialization
A new book called “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” argues you can be more successful in life if you learn different things and don’t try to be an expert. Author David Epstein says diverse experiences are helpful in science, music, parenting and even sports. One example: Roger Federer. He decided to focus on tennis after growing up playing several sports. Epstein joins “CBS This Morning” to make the argument for generalization over specialization. Source
J.J. Watt gets engaged to Houston soccer player
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt proposes to girlfriend Kealia Ohai, captain of the Houston Dash soccer team Source
Poignant photo shows sentinel honoring unknown soldier during storm
“Humans have their limits, but The Old Guard has yet to meet theirs,” the photo caption read Source
Everest climber warned of overcrowding days before death
A record number of climbers on the world’s tallest mountain leads to logjams in the “death zone” Source
Have the day off? Try doing nothing
New York Times Smarter Living editor Tim Herrera says people should consider giving themselves permission to actually take the day off when they have the opportunity. Herrera joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the benefits of taking a day to do nothing. Source
Fiat-Chrysler and Renault propose merger
The move, which would create the world’s third-largest car company, sent both automakers’ stocks higher Source