Archive for October 28, 2008

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.