The most prominent pharmaceutical executive to be criminally charged in the opioid epidemic is now free on bail. John Kapoor, founder of Insys Therapeutics, is accused of racketeering, conspiracy, fraud and other felonies. Prosecutors say Kapoor helped devise a plan to bribe doctors into prescribing the potent opiate to non-cancer patients. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
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Trump declares opioid epidemic a public health emergency
President Trump declared a public health emergency Thursday to fight the opioid crisis in the U.S. But critics were quick to say it does not provide the money needed to get the job done. Major Garrett reports. Source
“The Doctors” hosts on the deadliest drug crisis in American history
Opioid addiction is the deadliest drug crisis in American history. “The Doctors” traveled to Ohio to investigate for a special called “The United States of Addiction.” “The Doctors” hosts Dr. Travis Stork and Dr. Nita Landry joined CBSN to discuss what they found. Source
Shemar Moore on new CBS show “S.W.A.T.”
The highly anticipated new series “S.W.A.T.” premieres on CBS next week. After leaving “Criminal Minds,” Shemar Moore stars as the lead sergeant of a specialized tactical police unit in Los Angeles. Moore joined CBSN to talk about the new show. Source
Trump takes on opioid crisis, tax reform
President Trump is expected to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency today. This comes as the House of Representatives vote on a budget bill that will pave the way for tax reform. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett talks to CBSN about the latest. Source
Kellogg’s apologizes for Corn Pops illustration
Kellogg’s is accused of putting a racially insensitive cartoon on Corn Pops cereal boxes. Marvel comics writer Saladin Ahmed asked the company on Twitter why “literally the only brown corn pop on the whole cereal box the janitor?” The company apologized, saying they “did not intend to offend.” Source
Actor Shemar Moore says “S.W.A.T.” is his “dream job”
Actor Shemar Moore got his start on “The Young and the Restless” in 1994 and went on to star in the hit series, “Criminal Minds,” for 11 years. Now, Moore is back in the highly-anticipated new CBS series “S.W.A.T.” He plays Sgt. Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, assigned to run a specialized tactical police unit in Los Angeles. Moore joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss tackling social issues on “S.W.A.T.” and taking a break from acting. Source
Hurricane Maria disrupted production of medical supplies
Hurricane Maria disrupted production at Puerto Rican factories that make critical drugs and medical supplies. Dr. Jon LaPook found that hospitals on the U.S. mainland are already seeing shortages. Source
NFL player says Irish dance is the secret to his football success
Alex Collins, a 23-year-old running back with the Baltimore Ravens, is having a banner year, leading the NFL in yards per carry. But people are starting to notice that he sometimes runs like he’s dancing. And in fact he is — he’s Irish dancing. Chip Reid reports. Source
Walking while distracted will cost you in Honolulu
Starting Wednesday, anyone caught looking at a phone or texting while crossing a street in Hawaii’s capital could face a minimum $35 fine. Repeat offenders could be charged up to $99. Source