Army, VA reaching out to Iraq vets who may have been exposed to potentially dangerous chemicalOctober 13th, 2009 Iraq vets at treatment plant asked to get examWASHINGTON — Six years after nearly 1,200 U.S. soldiers in Iraq were potentially exposed to a sometimes deadly chemical linked to cancer, the military and Veterans Affairs Department have been tracking them down and asking them to get a medical exam.
Ky. nurse pleads not guilty to killing 90-year-old World War II veteran with morphine overdoseOctober 9th, 2009 Ky. nurse pleads not guilty to killing veteran, 90LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky nurse accused of killing a 90-year-old World War II veteran with a morphine injection three years ago has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Funeral held for Blagojevich's former fundraiser, who died of suspected overdoseSeptember 16th, 2009 Funeral held for former Blagojevich fundraiserWESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — The funeral for the chief fundraiser of ousted Illinois Gov.
Blagojevich attending funeral for former fundraiser, who died of suspected overdoseSeptember 16th, 2009 Blagojevich attending funeral for former aideWESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — Ousted Illinois Gov.
DOD IG says 'multiple systems' failed, leading to electrocution death of Green BeretJuly 28th, 2009 IG blames system failure in soldier's deathWASHINGTON — Military leaders and a major military contractor failed to protect a Green Beret who was electrocuted while showering in his barracks in Iraq, the Defense Department's Inspector General determined in a report released Monday. The early 2008 death of Staff Sgt.
AP NewsBreak: DOD IG says 'multiple systems' failed, leading to electrocution death of soldierJuly 27th, 2009 AP NewsBreak: IG blames system failure in deathWASHINGTON — Military leaders and a major military contractor failed to protect a Green Beret who was electrocuted while showering in his barracks in Iraq, the Defense Department's Inspector General determined. The early 2008 death of Staff Sgt.
Auditors: Women veterans aren't always ensured privacy at Veterans Affairs hospitals, clinicsJuly 14th, 2009 Auditors: Privacy lacking at some VA hospitalsWASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs Department hospitals and clinics aren't always making sure female veterans have privacy when they bathe and receive exams, government auditors said Tuesday. As thousands of women return from Iraq and Afghanistan and enter the VA's health system, the Government Accountability Office reported that no VA hospital or outpatient clinic under review is complying fully with federal privacy requirements.
Despite vet's overdose, VA still gives some resident patients a week's supply of narcoticsJuly 10th, 2009 Report: VA putting patients at risk of overdoseWASHINGTON — Two years after an Iraq war veteran overdosed on medication at a Veterans Affairs facility, the problems blamed in his death have not been corrected at many of the VA's residential treatment sites, a government study found. The VA's inspector general ordered the review as part of legislation passed to fix problems after the 2007 death of 27-year-old Justin Bailey in a Los Angeles residential facility.
Former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett's death attributed to overdose of pain killer fentanylJune 24th, 2009 Coroner: Pain killer killed ex-Wilco memberCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of an overdose of a pain killer, a coroner said Tuesday, and authorities are viewing his death as accidental.
$30 million for unnecessary construction project in Iraq symbolizes waste and inefficiencyJune 7th, 2009 Major problems found in Iraq, Afghan war spendingWASHINGTON — An independent panel investigating contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan has a bleak assessment for how tens of billions of dollars have been spent since 2001. A report by the Wartime Contracting Commission, obtained by The Associated Press, documents poor management, weak oversight and a failure to learn from mistakes.
Man's mysterious death sparks protest in DelhiApril 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An alleged drug addict who was missing for the past two days was found dead Sunday, sparking protests in a west Delhi area. People in Tilak Vihar area took to the streets after Sohan Singh's body was discovered near his friend's residence in the same area.
US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Iraq by SeptemberMarch 9th, 2009 BAGHDAD - The US military announced Sunday it would withdraw 12,000 of its combat troops from Iraq by September end this year. US military spokesman Maj.
Brazilian baby hospitalised for drug overdoseFebruary 16th, 2009 RIO DE JANEIRO - A baby boy in Brazil's Mato Grosso state has been admitted to a hospital following an overdose of cocaine, which he ingested by accident, EFE reported Tuesday. The 15-month-old baby was reported to be in a stable condition, but he may be shifted to the intensive care unit of the hospital if his situation deteriorates, the report quoted health officials as saying.
President condoles veteran film director Tapan Sinha's deathJanuary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Thursday condoled the death of veteran film director Tapan Sinha and said he would always be remembered. In her message, she said: 'An acclaimed film director, he shall always be remembered for his films such as 'Kabuliwala' and 'Ek Doctor Ki Maut', which touched on social issues of our times.'
The Dadasaheb Phalke award winner, who died Thursday, had made over 40 films.
Dr. Dre's son died of drug overdose, says reportJanuary 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Rap star Dr. Dre's son died from an overdose of heroin and morphine, says the recently-released coroner's report into the death.
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