Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, was sentenced Tuesday to pay more than $8 billion over its role in the opioid epidemic, resolving a years-long US Department of Justice case. Following the decision, CNN spoke with two parents who lost children to opioids and delivered impact statements in court, about whether they believe those responsible have been held accountable.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, was sentenced Tuesday to pay more than $8 billion over its role in the opioid epidemic, resolving a years-long US Department of Justice case. Following the decision, CNN spoke with two parents who lost children to opioids and delivered impact statements in court, about whether they believe those responsible have been held accountable.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration has prepared for Spirit Airlines to shut down. Duffy said the airline's decision came down to a "creditor issue."
Spirit Airlines, known for discounted flights, announced it's shutting down after 34 years due to financial problems. CNN's Gloria Pazmino reports.
CNN’s Josh Campbell breaks down newly released video of gunman Cole Tomas Allen in the lead-up to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
President Donald Trump said that the US was “sort of like pirates” as he described a recent incident in which the Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship.
President Donald Trump said he considers it “treasonous” for people to say that the United States is not “winning” the war with Iran, despite notifying Congress earlier that the hostilities have “terminated.”
As prices rise and jobs disappear, people across Iran say essentials like food and medicine are becoming out of reach.
At least 16 American military sites have been damaged in Iranian strikes, making up the majority of US positions in the Middle East, a new CNN investigation can reveal. The damage includes high-value targets, raising questions about America’s footprint in the region. CNN’s Tamara Qiblawi reports.
