A St. Louis jury has awarded $55 million to a woman who said talc in Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder gave her ovarian cancer. It’s the second such verdict against the company in recent months. Anna Werner reports. Source
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Medical errors killing Americans at a surprising rate
A new study released Tuesday found that preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Only heart disease and cancer claim more lives. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Inside look at style and tech at 2016 Met Gala
The fashion world offered a glimpse of the future with high-tech styles at the industry’s biggest night, the Met Gala. It featured an exclusive guest list of 600 celebrities, including supermodel Karlie Kloss who gave us an inside look at how stars prepare for the posh event. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Tony Awards announce 2016 nominations
Tony winner Nikki M. James and past Tony nominee Andrew Rannells announced this year’s nominations in New York’s theater district. Among the nominees for Best Musical were “Hamilton,” “Bright Star,” “School of Rock the Musical” and “Shuffle Along.” CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, who is an actor and playwright, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the nominations. Source
Jury awards cancer survivor $55M in J&J talc lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson vows to appeal a multi-million-dollar legal ruling over its signature products. A jury awarded $55 million to an ovarian cancer survivor who says decades of talcum powder use made her sick. Vinita Nair reports on the second so-called “talcum trial” defeat for the company this year. Source
Surge in COVID cases tied to spread of U.K. variant
COVID-19 variants are fueling a rise in cases in the U.S. Mola Lenghi shares more details. Source
“Asian tiger” mosquito could carry Zika virus to more U.S. states
There are new fears about the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The mosquito that carries Zika is usually contained to a handful of states, mostly in the South. But scientists now say another breed of the insect could carry the virus to most of the country. Dr. LaPook explains. Source
Prince’s relatives in court over estate
Relatives of the late musician Prince appeared in a Minnesota court Monday to start the process of who gets what from his multi-million dollar estate. Anna Werner has more. Source
Non-profit provides free prom dresses for girls
High school proms are held across the country throughout May, but not all girls can afford that perfect dress. But non-profit groups around the country are providing free dresses to families who need them, including Where to Turn in New York City. Wendy Gillette reports. Source
Puerto Rico can’t pay debt; woman sues Starbucks over ice
Puerto Rico will default on its debt; a woman is suing Starbucks for serving too much ice in drinks; and more. CBS MoneyWatch’s Jill Wagner has today’s business headlines from the New York Stock Exchange. Source