Tag: death
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U.S. executions hit 25-year low as capital punishment wanes-study
The number of U.S. executions fell to a quarter-century low in 2016 as new death sentences plummeted, indicating capital punishment is on the decline, a study released on Wednesday showed. The number of U.S. executions in 2016 was 20, the lowest since 1991, according to the study from the Death Penalty Information Center, which monitors…
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Carmat shares slump after French drugs agency suspends its heart implants
Shares in artificial heart maker Carmat slumped on Thursday after France’s national drugs agency ordered it to suspend further implants following the death of a patient in October. Carmat shares were down by 18.5 percent at 27.50 euros in morning trading, with around 40 million euros ($42.5 million) wiped off its stock market value. Carmat…
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Judge questions vow not to use sedative again in executions
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge presiding over a lawsuit that protests how Arizona carries out the death penalty extracted promises in court from the state Wednesday that it won't use the sedative midazolam in future executions.
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Major earthquakes in Italy since start of 20th century
ROME (Reuters) – A strong earthquake brought down buildings in mountainous central Italy early on Wednesday, trapping residents and sending others fleeing into the streets. A preliminary count hours after the quake struck put the death toll at more than 10. Here is a list of major earthquakes in Italy since the start of the…
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Sumo-Tributes pour in for Chiyonofuji following wrestler’s death
Japan mourned the death of legendary sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji on Monday, a day after the 31-time tournament champion succumbed to pancreatic cancer in a Tokyo hospital at the age of 61. The muscular wrestler, who ran the Kokonoe stable, is third on the all-time list for the most championship wins behind Hakuho (37) and Taiho…
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Zafgen to scrap lead obesity drug, shares slide
(Reuters) – Zafgen Inc said it was suspending the development of its lead obesity drug, beloranib, more than six months after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked the company to halt all tests on the drug following the death of two patients. Zafgen’s shares tumbled more than 40 percent in extended trading on Tuesday…
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When stars seek medical care, risk of ‘VIP Syndrome’ looms
One doctor delivered test results to Prince's home. Another sent his son, who wasn't a physician, on a cross-country flight to bring medication to the music star.
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When stars seek medical care, risk of ‘VIP Syndrome’ looms
One doctor delivered test results to Prince's home. Another sent his son, who wasn't a physician, on a cross-country flight to bring medication to the music star.
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No signs of trauma or suicide in Prince’s death: police
By Piya Sinha-Roy and Jill Serjeant (Reuters) – Police found no signs of suicide or obvious trauma in the death of U.S. music superstar Prince, but it could take weeks before autopsy results reveal how the groundbreaking performer died, authorities said on Friday. The intensely private musician, whose hits included “Purple Rain” and “When Doves…
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Valeant gets additional notices of default from bondholders
The notices do not accelerate its indebtedness, the company said. The Quebec-based drugmaker said last week it had received a notice of default from its bondholders. The company has since received an extra month from its lenders to file the annual report.