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Tufts University stripped the Sackler name from several of its buildings and divisions earlier this month, citing the billionaire family's role in the opioid crisis. The founders of Purdue Pharma have come under intense scrutiny for how their company misled doctors and patients about the addictiveness of its signature medication.

Sacklers Withdrew Nearly $11 Billion From Purdue As Opioid Crisis Mounted

According to a court filing Monday, the family pulled about $10.7 billion from Purdue since 2008 — ramping up withdrawals even after executives pleaded guilty to misleading regulators about OxyContin.

NYC Emergency Room Physician Who Treated Coronavirus Patients Dies By Suicide

"She tried to do her job and it killed her," Dr. Lorna Breen's father said of the 49-year-old doctor, who contracted the coronavirus. His daughter was a hero, Dr. Philip Breen says.

Musicians gather for a Saturday morning jam session at the Savoy Music Center in Eunice, La.

COVID-19 Hits Hard For South Louisiana's Cajun Musicians

Cajun life is all about getting together to be with people to celebrate what you love: music, food and camaraderie. But the pandemic has shut that life down.

Marc Savoy, a patriarch of Cajun music, is still building accordions, playing them, and hosting weekly jams sessions at 80 years old.

COVID-19 Hits Hard For South Louisiana's Cajun Musicians

Cajun life is all about getting together to be with people to celebrate what you love: music, food and camaraderie. But the pandemic has shut that life down.

San Diego Arab Film Festival Goes Digital

The San Diego Arab Film Festival goes digital.

President Trump and Rochelle Richardson — better known as Silk in the social media duo Diamond and Silk — hold hands at a February event. Richardson is on the advisory board of Black Voices for Trump.

Trump Campaign Reworks Its Pitch To Black Voters After Pandemic Slams Economy

President Trump's campaign was trying to woo African American voters by promoting the earlier low black unemployment rate. But now the economy is in a tailspin.

Whatever Happened To ... The Heavy Metal Mongolian Band Called The Hu?

They're cooking up new music — including a song for a 'Star Wars' video game — and videos on how to prepare traditional foods. Care for a fried meat pie?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

Trump To Meet Russia's Lavrov At White House Tuesday

The last time Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was at the White House, Trump bragged about firing former FBI Director James Comey.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele after the signing of a joint communique in Beijing establishing diplomatic relations between China and the Solomon Islands.

Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor

The Solomon Islands and Kiribati recently established ties with China. Economic considerations are a key driver, but both nations also cite concerns about climate change as a reason for the decision.

Boy Scouts Of America Sexual Abuse Victims Seek Justice In Bankruptcy Court

The organization ignored decades of sex abuse allegations, but it could now pay the price. More than 60,000 men say they were abused as scouts, ahead of Monday's deadline to file a claim.

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