Colon cancer drug price suit targets Johnson & Johnson
A Chicago plaintiff accuses Johnson & Johnson of extortion by charging up to 3000 a year for levamisole used to prevent colon cancer recurrence after surgery, arguing the drug costs only 14.95 annually for sheep worms. Frank Glickman sues in Cook County and seeks class action status.
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Composer Cage Dies At 79 In New York
New York AP reports composer John Cage age 79 died Wednesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan from a stroke. A leading avant garde figure since the 1930s he explored 12 tone music percussion radios magnetic tape and nontraditional sound choices in works and performances.
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Ice-T to Tape HBO Comedy Series Ice-T to Tape HBO Series
Ice-T will tape a late night comedy show for HBO next month titled Ice-TV a 30 minute talk show reviewing 1970s black action films. Celebrity guests are being sought while HBO Time Warner faced protests over Cop Killer and the artist removed the track from Body Count after criticism from law enforcement and Charlton Heston.
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Amtrak Derailment In Newport News Sends 44 To Hospitals
An Amtrak Colonial train derailed near Newport News Virginia injuring 44 of 127 passengers. Most escaped with non life threatening injuries while 33 were treated at Riverside Hospital. Investigators noted no vehicle involvement and possible cause is under study. CSX declined a 50 mph limit request.
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