Avastin raises risk of stroke and heart attack in cancer patients
U S government and Genentech warn doctors that Avastin used for colorectal cancer increases risk of chest pain strokes ministrokes and heart attacks and may raise mortality from these heart ailments. Genentech notes data gaps and FDA-led analysis prompted label update. Shares fell after the warning.
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Judges press reporters to reveal sources in CIA leak case
A federal judge held Time reporter Matthew Cooper in contempt for refusing to testify before a grand jury probing leaks of a CIA officer's identity. Prosecutors have subpoenaed at least four other journalists, while a civil suit seeks contempt against five reporters for not revealing sources.
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New York Sees Improvements One Year After blackout
One year after the eastern U S blackout New York City and utilities report steps to avert repeats including tree trimming upgraded monitoring technology and high tech gadgets. Mayor Bloomberg expanded radio links and private firm ID cards while residents reflect on the event with mixed views and blackout anniversary menus appear in Brooklyn restaurants.
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Mexico and United States discuss pepper-ball projectiles
Mexican and U S diplomats held high level talks after linguistic confusion over pepper-ball rounds used by Border Patrol. U S Assistant Secretary of State Roger Noriega met with Mexican Ambassador Carlos de Icaza in Washington amid criticism of not opposing rubber bullets. officials note pepper balls are paintball pellets with pepper irritant.
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Lawsuit claims Kentucky execution methods amount to torture
Two Death Row inmates Thomas Bowling and Ralph Baze allege Kentucky's execution methods lethal injection and electrocution cause torture. They seek to block new dates, arguing law requires a method that avoids unnecessary suffering. Bowling and Baze, both convicted of murder, contend current procedures violate rights. Kentucky shifted from electrocution to injection in the late 1990s, and inmates must choose between the two.
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California blaze near Shasta Lake destroys nearly seventy homes
A wildfire in north central California destroyed nearly 70 homes and 30 other structures as it grew to about 8,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada. Five people were injured, and 390 homes were evacuated while more than 1,600 firefighters fought the blaze. Officials blamed a lawn mower incident and warned potential cost liability for suppression.
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