Archive for October 12, 2007

Senate Passes Bill to Ban Asbestos

The United States is one step closer to becoming asbestos-free after the Senate voted unanimously Thursday to pass legislation that would completely ban the hazardous material.

Ex-Eastern Michigan University President Sues Board of Regents over Firing

Former Eastern Michigan University President John A. Fallon III has filed suit against the university's board of regents, claiming he was terminated to prevent him from speaking out about suspected legal violations by the board.

Homeowners at Risk After EPA Fails to Warn of Asbestos

Millions of homeowners living in Washington and Oregon may be have been exposed to asbestos and not even know it.

SUNY Students Worry Over Asbestos Exposure

Students living in a State University of New York, New Paltz dormitory are worried that a nearby construction project has left them exposed to dangerous asbestos fibers.

California City Bans Smoking in Apartments, Condos

Apartment renters in Belmont, California have a little over a year to kick their smoking habits or get out of town.

Family Files Lawsuit over Injury on Cruise Ship

The move comes after San Diego grocer Scott Boney was critically injured after an altercation with another passenger on a Carnival cruiseliner in September.

"Bishop Bomber" Suspect Arrested, Indicted on Federal Charges

An Iowa man suspected of terrorizing investment companies with explosive devices and threatening letters has been taken into federal custody and indicted on securities fraud, mail threat, and explosives charges.

California Puts the Breaks on Lighting Up in Cars with Kids

Beginning January, drivers and passengers will not be able to smoke in cars where children are present.

Random School Bus Drug Search Yields Several Bags of Pot

A drug search of a school bus at a Madison County, Tennessee middle school turned up several bags of marijuana Wednesday morning.

High School Athletes to Undergo Random Steroid Testing

Student athletes in some 400 Texas-area high schools will begin participating in mandatory random anabolic steroids testing within the next few weeks, making it one of the largest testing programs in the world.