Johnson & Johnson takes a legal hit on opioids. Also on our Tuesday nationwide rundown: Gains for workers in some states; and new numbers on voter support for repairs to national parks.

Introducing a M-F newscast tracking the 2020 Elections, starting with Iowa. Candidates spend money in Iowa on paid media ads; the FEC loses ability to punish election law violations; and 11-year-old Jack Spence gives his thoughts on this campaign season.

Colorado officials to consider overtime and other worker protections. Plus, tobacco-free signs are now available to all Kentucky schools.

Introducing a M-F newscast tracking the 2020 Elections, starting with Iowa, First in the Nation. Tea Party Republican Joe Walsh enters the GOP race, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders explains what he means by Democratic Socialism and Washington governor Jay Inslee drops his bid for the democratic nomination.

A federal court ruling changes how the President is elected, and Florida Democrats trigger a special session vote on guns. Those stories and more in today's news.

The latest Trump child-detention policy sparks harsh criticism. Also on the Thursday rundown: New York sues the EPA over Hudson River PCBs.

The Trump administration weakens banking regulations; and events this weekend mark the 400th anniversary of slavery in the United States. (Broadcaster Note: Our 6-min. newscast now has an optional outcue at 3 minutes: This is PNS.)

A move for so-called ‘common-sense’ gun laws heads to the states. Plus, will Trump judges decide a decade of civil rights? (Broadcaster Note: Our 6-min. newscast now has an optional outcue at 3 minutes: “This is PNS.”)

Car buyers score a win in the zero emissions rule; plus CEO pay swells while workers' wages remain idle. (Broadcaster Note: Our 6-min. newscast now has an optional outcue at 3 minutes, "This is PNS.")

Charter school reforms in the works and green-card applicants face hurdles under federal change. (Broadcaster Note: Our 6 min newscast now has an optional out cue at 3 minutes “This is PNS.”)