A federal bankruptcy judge gave conditional approval to a settlement involving Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. The company is blamed for helping fuel the opioid crisis. Anna Werner has more on the backlash. Source
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Officers and medics indicted in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death
Three Colorado police officers and two paramedics have been indicted in the death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who died after being placed in a chokehold and given a sedative. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
5 missing after Navy helicopter crashes off California
The search continues for five crew members of a Navy helicopter that crashed off the coast of San Diego. One crew member was rescued. Source
Hurricane Ida death count grows to 6
Two electrical workers in Alabama were killed Wednesday while repairing power lines downed by Hurricane Ida. Source
An app is providing crisis alerts in Kabul amid Taliban takeover
The app, which is available on Android and Apple devices, sends streamlined and verified security notifications to users in Kabul. Source
New study reveals rate of “breakthrough” COVID cases
Data on more than 1 million vaccinated people in Britain shows the vaccines not only help prevent infection, but sharply reduce the risk of serious illness or hospitalization. Source
Top Pentagon officials hold first news conference since end of war in Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Wednesday held their first news conference since the last American troops left Afghanistan. Watch their remarks. Source
Moderna asks FDA to evaluate its COVID-19 vaccine for booster
Biotech company said a third dose of its vaccine created “robust antibody responses” to the Delta variant. Source
“I GOT COVID”: Joe Rogan says he’s using unproven drug for treatment
Rogan said he “immediately threw the kitchen sink at it,” taking several medications including an anti-parasite drug that health officials have repeatedly warned should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19. Source
Controversy over Jacksonville coach Urban Meyer and players’ COVID-19 vaccine status
The NFL Players Association is launching an investigation into Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer. Meyer made headlines when he said COVID-19 vaccinations were taken into consideration when deciding who would make the team’s final 53-man roster. CBS Sports HQ senior NFL reporter Jonathan Jones joined CBSN to discuss. Source