Thursday, October 11, 2012
BOSTON, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Massachusetts officials said an executive of a sister compa ny of the pharmacy linked to the meningitis outbreak recused herself as a state regulator. Sophia Pasedis, vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance at Ameridose, which shares the same owner as that of the... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Alex Karras, former NFL lineman, actor, dies at 77
By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Alex Karras was a man of many roles. Fearsome NFL defensive lineman. Lovable TV dad. Hilarious big-screen cowboy. And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in lawsuits accusing the league... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Merkel visits Greece amid tight security
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Greece rolled out the red carpet Tuesday for German Chancellor Angela Merkel who is making her first visit to Athens since the start of Europe's economic crisis. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was on hand at Athens International Airport to greet the German leader when... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Libya without prime minister again
TRIPOLI, Libya, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Libya's rule was in the hands of factious lawmakers Monday after they ousted the newly elected prime minister following their rejection of his proposed Cabinet. "There was pressure on me -- people wanted ministers from their regions," said Mustafa Abushagur, alleging... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Venezuelan presidential election begins
CARACAS, Venezuela, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Polling stations opened Sunday morning in Venezuela for a presidential election pitting 14-year incumbent Hugo Chavez against challenger Henrique Capriles. Various polls in recent days predicted victory for the socialist Chavez, yet none could discount Capriles, a... Sign in to see full entry.