Drug Lotronex pulled after links to women's deaths
Glaxo Wellcome withdraws Lotronex nine months after its market debut amid reports linking the IBS drug to ischemic colitis and deaths. FDA records show at least eight women died and 70 more likely cases connected to the severe side effects, leading to an immediate recall and refunds for about 150,000 users.
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Racial profiling admission may taint New Jersey cases
New Jersey Attorney General John J. Farmer Jr. will review pending drug cases and civil lawsuits after admitting that the war on drugs unfairly targeted minority drivers. He vows to drop criminal charges where bias tainted seizures and to settle reasonable civil claims amid released documents showing minority stops in searches for drugs.
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U S economy slows to 2.4 percent growth in Q3
The Commerce Department reports GDP grew 2.4 percent in the July September quarter, down from 5.6 percent in Q2, with after tax profits up 0.6 percent and inflation at a 1.9 percent rate. Analysts warn about potential recession risks and stock declines as Fed tightens policy to curb inflation.
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Task force urges easing Cuban embargo for transition
A Council on Foreign Relations panel urged easing the embargo to aid Cuba’s shift after Castro and reduce U.S. military intervention risk. Proposals include ending travel bans, allowing regular flights, and letting U S firms resolve nationalized claims via Cuban joint ventures.
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Cohen orders review of overseas military ballots
Defense Secretary William Cohen ordered an internal review of how the military handles absentee ballots from troops abroad amid Florida disqualified votes. The inspector general will assess procedures, postmark issues, signatures, and whether improvements are needed to ensure proper overseas voting.
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