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The companies, including Johnson & Johnson and McKesson, will admit no wrongdoing. Billions of dollars in payouts will fund drug treatment and harm reduction programs.

Companies at the center of the deadly prescription opioid epidemic are close to deals that would cap their liability while funding drug treatment and recovery programs.

Women are approaching gender parity at the Winter Games. Theyve also dominated news coverage because of powerhouse stars like Eileen Gu and because of tragic cases like Kamila Valieva.

With a population roughly equal to Minnesota, Norway is a global superpower in winter sports. The Scandinavian country leads in Beijing by a lot - both in golds and total overall medals.

With Kamila Valieva seizing the top spot, 25 skaters advance to the next segment. Normally, only the top 24 move on from the short program. But these Games arent normal.

Officials with the International Testing Agency say 15-year-old Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication in December. Its unclear why she was cleared to compete in Beijing.

U.S. luge racer Emily Sweeney walked away from a crash on a day when numerous athletes lost control on the newly-built sled track in Yanqing.

"I think the more important part of my story for myself at least is that Im still here," said U.S. luger Emily Sweeney, who suffered a devastating crash at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

by Brian MannFeb, 04 2021 (Morning Edition) OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. The global business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to a $573 million settlement over its role in the opioid crisis. Image: Toby Talbot/AP McKinsey & Company has reached a $573 million settlement with nearly 50 state governments as well as the District of Columbia and territories, over its role helping to market and boost sales of high-risk opioids including OxyContin....