Archive for September 16, 2008

Off-duty Chicago Police Officer Shoots Son, Kills Self and Daughter

Chicago Police Officer Dannie Marchan committed suicide Monday morning by turning his gun on himself after fatally shooting his young daughter and grievously wounding his 9-year-old son.

OSHA Issues $313,500 in Fines to Construction Firms over March Crane Collapse

OSHA has fined three construction firms a total of $313,500 for alleged safety violations leading to a March crane collapse which killed seven people.

FDA Issues Warning Letters and Import Alert for Drugs Produced by Ranbaxy

The FDA today issued warning letters to drug manufacturer Ranbaxy Laboratories due to concerns about deviations from U.S. current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements at two of the company's manufacturing facilities.

Study Links Bisphenol A to Increased Incidence of Heart Disease and Diabetes

A new study demonstrates that people with elevated levels of bisphenol A are likelier to have heart disease and diabetes.

Metrolink Spokeswoman Tyrrell Resigns in Wake of Criticism over Handling of Accident

The spokeswoman for rail agency Metrolink resigned after board members said her statements that the agency was responsible for Friday's commuter train crash were premature.