Archive for October, 2008

7 Northeast States Petition EPA to Limit Mercury Emissions

Seven Northeastern U.S. states have petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to limit toxic mercury emissions originating from sources outside of the region that contaminate waterways and fish.

14 Injured in Idaho Bridge Construction Collapse on Interstate 84

14 construction workers were injured Monday afternoon in Nampa, Idaho when an bridge under construction collapsed under them while they were in the midst of pouring concrete for the structure.

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Massachusetts Construction Lift Collapse

A construction worker was killed and another seriously injured when a hydraulic lift platform became unstable and toppled to the ground on the campus of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Justice Department Approves Merger of Northwest and Delta Air Lines

DOJ antitrust regulators announced today that they will not halt the merger of Delta and Northwest, approving a deal which will create the world's largest airline.

Nebraska Governor Calls Special Session to Revise Safe Haven Law

Governor Dave Heineman announced today that a special session of Nebraska's legislature will be held next month to revise the state's controversial safe-haven law.

Convicted Hedge Fund Swindler to Undergo Medical and Psychological Evaluation

Judge Kenneth Karas has ordered convicted swindler Samuel Israel to undergo a thorough evaluation in order to determine whether or not Israel is competent to plead guilty to bail-jumping charges.

Explosion at NW Louisiana Gas Transmission Station Injures 1

Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a gas transmission station in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, where one man has reportedly been injured in the wake of a natural gas explosion.

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Bayer over Unapproved Aspirin Products

In warning letters issued today, the FDA stated that two over-the-counter aspirin-based medications marketed by Bayer AG make unsubstantiated health claims about fighting osteoporosis and heart disease.

8-year-old Boy Dies after Accidentally Shooting Self with Gun Club Uzi

8-year-old Christopher Bizilj of Ashford, Connecticut died Sunday after accidentally shooting himself in the head while firing a fully automatic Uzi machine gun at a gun fair.

2 Small Planes Collide in Midair over Colorado, No Injuries Reported

Two single-engine Cessnas containing a total of six people collided in midair Wednesday over Colorado, but all people aboard the planes survived and no injuries were reported.

26 More Genes Associated with Most Common Form of Lung Cancer Identified

The findings of a study published in the journal Nature show that researchers have identified 26 genes associated with adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.