Dow to appeal Nevada Supreme Court ruling in implant case
Dow Chemical plans to ask the Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider its decision upholding a 4.2 million compensatory award to Charlotte Mahlum from a Las Vegas breast implant suit. The court, by 3 to 2, preserved the compensatory damages while 4 to 1 denied punitive damages. Dow argues the findings are unprecedented and inconsistent with other states.
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Oklahoma City Man Denies Indictment Ties
Oklahoma City man David Hoffman tells Tulsa World he is the person indicted by a federal grand jury investigating the federal building bombing. He faces concern over potential jail time due to new indictments while he is under a deferred stalking sentence and questions a broader government coverup.
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Avalanche hits Inuit New Year celebration in Kangiqsualujjuaq
An avalanche swept through a gym during a New Year celebration in Kangiqsualujjuaq Quebec killing at least nine people including five children and injuring 25. The village of about 600 with limited medical staff faced frigid weather and deep snow while rescuers sought survivors.
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Winter storm hammers Plains to Midwest states
A major winter storm spreads snow and freezing rain from the Dakotas to Indiana and Illinois. Up to 14 inches forecast in parts of the Plains, with gusty winds and near blizzard conditions. Iowa and Nebraska report several inches. Chicago area readies for travel disruptions as authorities warn. In Evansville store crowds form on New Year’s Day as people stock up. Two deaths linked to icy roads. a quadriplegic student in Edinboro dies after a wheelchair accident near the university.
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San Francisco PG&E worker charged with bomb possession
Paul J. Madronich Jr., 44, a Pacific Gas and Electric employee with nineteen years at the firm, is jailed on three explosives charges after authorities found 250 pounds of ammonium nitrate at a Mission District facility. Officials say he sought profit by selling fireworks to coworkers and deny any political motive.
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Heston battles prostate cancer on road to recovery
Academy Award winner Charlton Heston, 75, reveals six to seven weeks of intense radiation for prostate cancer. He finished treatment last month after delaying it to campaign for Republicans and finish a film. He treated at UCLA Medical Center, shooting Town and Country with Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton amid his political work.
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Local wire reports compiled by Phil Wilke
A compact digest of wire service items compiled by Phil Wilke from W Wire Reports. The snippets cover various brief news items prepared for quick publication and regional distribution.
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