'Sesame Street' takes on the opioid addiction and more news from the week

Casey Hollister

Alex Trebek opened up about his difficult battle with cancer. Ellen DeGeneres responded to criticism over her sitting and laughing with George W. Bush. Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran teamed up for a video on World Mental Health Day. "Sesame Street" took on the opioid crisis with a character whose mom has an opioid addiction. Miley Cyrus called Cody Simpson her boyfriend on Instagram.

  1. Alex Trebek admits his skills have 'started to diminish' amid battle with cancer

  2. Ellen DeGeneres responds to criticism over sitting with ‘friend’ George W. Bush at Cowboys game

  3. Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran team up to bring awareness to World Mental Health Day

  4. Sesame Street' tackles opioids with character whose mom has an addiction

  5. Miley Cyrus calls Cody Simpson her boyfriend as he visits her in the hospital

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