Call for rendition flight inspections

"The Irish Human Rights Commission has called for flights to be inspected where there is a chance that terrorist suspects are being transported to secret detention. The practice known as extraordinary rendition has been a contentious issue for some time. It has been alleged...

Last day for laid-off 'Leno' workers

"Tonight Show with Jay Leno," who left with an early Christmas bonus check and no guarantee of a job when the strike ended. "Do we have a job when the strike ends? That's what everyone keeps asking," one former staffer said. "They've guaranteed no one a job. They just keep...

No report from Venezuela on invasion

"The Venezuelan mission in Guyana has not received the expected report from authorities in that country on the invasion of Guyana's territory and the destruction of two mining dredges by the Venezuelan military, nor has there been a response to Guyana's diplomatic note from...

Laureate Award Recipients Shocked To Recieve The Award

"Five artists at the top of their chosen fields have received the prestigious Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award tonight. Pianist Michael Houstoun, dancer Sarah-Jane Howard, entertainer Moana Maniapoto, theatre director Colin McColl, and ceramicist Merilyn Wiseman...

Trasylol Deaths At Least 235

Trasylol is an amino acid that stops blood from coagulating. It is created from a cow lung extract. During surgery, many patients are given Trasylol to prevent substantial blood loss. Trasylol slows down fibrinolysis, which can lead to the separation of blood...

Day in jail for Tyson over drugs

"Ex-boxer Mike Tyson has been sentenced to 24 hours in jail and 360 hours of community service for drug possession and driving under the influence. The former heavyweight champion also received three years' probation after being caught driving in possession of cocaine, having...