The news to know for Tuesday, August 27th, 2019!

What to know today about a landmark court ruling involving America's opioid crisis, and which areas are preparing for a possible hurricane.

Plus: Instagram's new messaging app, Starbucks new pumpkin spice cold drink, and the politics and prizes at last night's VMAs.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Landmark Opioid Ruling: CNBC, NPR, NYT

China Trade Deal: NBC News, Reuters

Iran Meeting: NYT, Axios, CNN

Climate Meeting: AP, The Guardian, CBS News

Storm Dorian: CNN, AP, CBS News, Reuters

Serena vs. Sharapova: ESPN, CNN, GMA

KFC Plant Based Chicken: Business Insider, CNBC

First Ladies Series: Deadline, Variety

Landmark Opioid Ruling, Tropical Storm Dorian & New Pumpkin Spice Drink - Tuesday, August 27th, 2019