Archive for November, 2013
November 30, 2013
National Post 'Fast and Furious' star Paul Walker killed in car crashChicago TribuneActor Paul Walker, known for his roles in the "Fast and the Furious" movies, died on Saturday in a car crash in Southern California, his publicist said. "Sadly, I must confirm that Paul did pass away this afternoon in a car accident," Ame […]
November 30, 2013
ABC News Obama hints at staying in D.C. after leaving officeWashington TimesPresident Obama says the first family might stick around the D.C. area after he leaves office in 2017 — and that his youngest daughter, Sasha, is going to have a say in the matter. Sasha and her older sister, Malia, attend Sidwell Friends School […]
November 30, 2013
Washington Post US 'deeply concerned' about citizens held in North Korea, including NewmanCNN(CNN) — The U.S. government pleaded Saturday for North Korean authorities to release 85-year-old Merrill Newman, with a spokeswoman saying officials are "deeply concerned" about him and another American being held in the isolated East Asian nation.White House urging N. Korea to release […]
November 30, 2013
As personal injury attorneys with extensive experience in brain injury, we have covered and continue to follow the debate raging over the effects of concussion in sports. The NFL recently reached a huge settlement with many former players over cumulative brain injuries, and many high schools nationwide have implemented stricter safety policies to protect young […]
November 30, 2013
More than 4,500 sports figures suffering from traumatic brain injuries each get a small portion of the $756 million paid out by the National Football League (NFL). The settlement keeps relevant documentation out of court. The NFL was mostly known for the caliber of its players. Now, it is known for hiding the risks of […]
November 30, 2013
In reviewing an appeal of a car accident injury case, SAFEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY v. Hanks, Ga: Court of Appeals 2013, the Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the judgment for the plaintiff, finding that expert testimony was not required to establish a causal link between neck and back injuries in a car accident case, and that evidence […]
November 30, 2013
Viewpoints: China air zone tensionsBBC NewsA row about disputed islands between China and Japan has raised tensions in East Asia. In the latest development, China has demarcated an air defence identification zone which includes the islands, called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, … and more »
November 29, 2013
BBC News Police helicopter crash: 'Multiple injuries' at The Clutha pub in GlasgowBBC NewsA police helicopter has crashed into a busy pub on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. The crash happened at The Clutha in Stockwell Street at 22:25 on Friday. Police Scotland confirmed there were three people on board. It has […]
November 29, 2013
NBCNews.com North Korea Accuses Captive US Veteran of War CrimesNew York TimesHONG KONG — North Korea accused a captive American military veteran of war crimes, saying he was involved in the killing of innocent civilians during the Korean War, state news media reported on Saturday. World Twitter Logo.Report: Accused of spying, American held in North […]
November 29, 2013
IQ Formulations, of Sunrise, Florida is initiating a precautionary and proactive recall of all lots of its 45-capsule bottles of HYDRAVAX due to potential inclusion of an unlisted ingredient. The FDA has advised IQ Formulations that an analysis of a sample from one lot of HYDRAVAX (Lot # 2458, Exp # 07/16) revealed the presence […]
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