Judge tosses verdicts against infomercial pair convicted of fraud in stock-trading seminarsOctober 26th, 2009 Judge tosses verdicts against infomercial pairALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge has tossed out guilty verdicts against two salespeople who used late-night infomercials to tout their stock-trading abilities.
American soldier dies in vehicle accident in northern IraqOctober 19th, 2009 American soldier dies in vehicle accident in IraqBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed in a vehicle accident in northern Iraq.
Alabama Supreme Court overturns $274M in verdicts against 3 drug companies sued by stateOctober 16th, 2009 Ala. court rejects verdicts in drug price casesMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Supreme Court has thrown out jury decisions awarding the state more than $274 million from three pharmaceutical companies.
Leading mathematician, professor Israel Gelfand dies in NJ at age 96October 8th, 2009 Prominent mathematician Irving Gelfand dies in NJNEWARK, N.J. — A Russian immigrant who was considered one of the world's top mathematicians has died in New Jersey.
Chlorine gas truck, cargo vehicle collide in Venezuela; 9 killed, 326 have breathing problemsSeptember 17th, 2009 9 dead in Venezuela crash involving chlorine gasCARACAS, Venezuela — The collision of a truck carrying chlorine gas and a cargo vehicle has killed nine people and provoking breathing problems in 326 others, authorities said Thursday. Anzoategui state Gov.
Charlotte Bobcats co-owner William "Skipper" Beck dies in SC small plane crash; alone on boardSeptember 11th, 2009 Bobcats co-owner Beck dies in SC small plane crashROCK HILL, S.C. — A North Carolina businessman who was a co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats has died in a single-engine plane crash.
Pennsylvania man seriously burned in August crash at Teterboro Airport dies from injuriesSeptember 5th, 2009 Pilot injured in Teterboro, NJ, crash diesLIVINGSTON, N.J. — The pilot of a small plane that burst into flames after crashing at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey last month has died from his injuries.
Italian co-driver dies after rally car slams into tree during race in BulgariaJuly 19th, 2009 Italian co-driver dies in rally crash in BulgariaSOFIA, Bulgaria — Rally organizers say an Italian co-driver has died after a race car he was in went off the road and slammed into a tree. Rally Bulgaria director Dimitar Agura said Flavio Gugelmini died on the spot after the Peugeot 207 car driven by Brian Lavio of Switzerland hit a tree.
Pioneering woman journalist Jean Sprain Wilson dies at 86July 15th, 2009 Pioneering woman journalist Wilson diesROCKVILLE, Md. — Jean Sprain Wilson, a pioneering woman journalist whose interview subjects were as varied as Princess Grace Kelley and murderer Charles Manson, has died.
North Dakota woman accused of breast-feeding child while drunk pleads guilty to neglect chargeJune 24th, 2009 Woman pleads guilty in drunken breast-feeding caseGRAND FORKS, N.D. — A North Dakota woman accused of breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby while drunk has pleaded guilty to child neglect.
President Obama to sign a bill into law on Monday that hands tobacco oversight to the FDAJune 22nd, 2009 Obama to sign tobacco bill on MondayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is to sign the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The law allows the Food and Drug Administration to reduce nicotine in tobacco products, ban candy flavorings and block labels such as "low tar" and "light."
The bill, to be signed Monday during a Rose Garden event, also requires tobacco companies to cover their cartons with large graphic warnings and reveal what chemicals they put into their products.
Pilot of small plane dies in crash on grounds of New Hampshire resortJune 14th, 2009 Pilot of small plane dies in crash at NH resortGILFORD, N.H. — Authorities say the pilot of a single-engine plane has died after crashing on the grounds of a New Hampshire resort.
Main provisions of bill giving FDA powers over tobacco productsJune 11th, 2009 Main provisions of FDA tobacco legislationMain provisions of legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products:
— Creates a tobacco control center within the FDA and gives the FDA authority to regulate the content, marketing and sale of tobacco products to protect public health. — Requires tobacco companies and importers to reveal all product ingredients and seek FDA approval for any new tobacco products.
Teen charged with murder in 2008 double-fatal crash steals another car, crashes it and diesMay 12th, 2009 Crash kills 17-year-old charged in 2008 deathsDETROIT — Authorities in Detroit say a 17-year-old accused of killing two women while driving a stolen U.S. Army van last year has died after crashing another stolen vehicle.
10-vehicle crash on NJ Turnpike, one of nation's busiest highways, kills 5, injures severalApril 25th, 2009 10-vehicle NJ Turnpike crash kills 5, hurts moreMOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A 10-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, one of the nation's most heavily trafficked highways, killed five people in one car and injured several others on Saturday afternoon.
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