Court ruling blocks FDA rule on tobacco age checks nationwide
A Supreme Court majority and dissent discuss the FDA power to regulate tobacco. The decision strikes down a rule requiring identification for buyers under 27 and halts other FDA limits on vending machine sales and advertising. Politicians react with calls for state and federal action while tobacco stocks move on the news.
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Reeves County Democrats Call for Manual Recount in Fraud Case
Bobby Dean, Reeves County Democratic Party chairman, says a candidate has requested a manual recount and that the process could last all day on Thursday. Texas Ranger David Duncan resumes probing voter fraud tied to a Presidio city election and mail-in ballots. Reports go to Ranger HQ in Midland and the district attorney, who will decide on possible prosecutions. Rangers anticipate completing the investigations in the coming weeks.
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Rezulin diabetes drug withdrawn over liver safety risk
The FDA ordered Rezulin, used for Type 2 diabetes, off the market after data showed greater liver toxicity than rivals Avandia and Actos. Parke-Davis/Warner-Lambert agreed. FDA officials said Avandia and Actos offer similar benefits with lower risk and urged patients to use those safer options.
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Hannibal sequel set to film in Italy with Ridley Scott
The Silence of the Lambs sequel Hannibal will be directed by Ridley Scott and produced by two studios. Production starts in May in Italy with Jonathan Demme’s film legacy noted. Jodie Foster’s Clarice Starling is referenced as precursor, release date pending.
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Oilfield sees rig counts rise as prices rebound in U S United
U S land based rig counts reach 626, Baker Hughes reports a rise from spring lows as oil prices climb toward the 30 dollar range. Industry faces skilled labor shortages, layoffs shrink payrolls, and Texas training efforts aim to restore talent with new roustabout and derrick crew programs.
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Federal Reserve signals higher inflation risk and rate hikes ahead
The Fed raised the federal funds rate to 6.0 percent and the discount rate to 5.5 percent, with economists warning inflation pressures may rise as the economy remains strong. Analysts expect two more rate increases this year amid rapid GDP growth and a low unemployment backdrop, while critics argue higher rates burden working families and could slow the economy.
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Hostage standoff ends as police kill suspect in Dundalk
In Dundalk Maryland police stormed a home after two hostages escaped and rescued a third. They fatally shot the man, Joseph Palczynski, who had held three people since Friday. Police said all hostages were safe. Palczynski, 31, allegedly kidnapped his ex girlfriend earlier and faced multiple killings during a two day spree.
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Beavers and plates tease readers in quirky Q and A
The column lists odd truths about animals and geology, noting beaver webbed toes on hind feet, California’s geologic slide, and a playful violin maker trivia question. It ends with contact details for L. M. Boyd via email and mail.
Odessa Man Charged With Tampering Evidence Held Over
The blotter corrects earlier errors about a 38 year old Odessa man. He was in Ector County Jail Monday on a charge of tampering with physical evidence.
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