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Daily Headlines: Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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November 24, 2009
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National

U.S. Finds Strong Link Between Chinese Drywall and Corrosion

Federal safety officials say they have discovered a strong link between drywall made in China and the home corrosion reported by thousands...

Researchers Say Vioxx Makes Case for Disclosure of Drug Safety Data

Heart risks from taking Merck & Co Inc.'s painkiller Vioxx could have been detected more than three years before the company withdrew...

Torus Selects Stauber to Head Casualty Claims

Specialty insurer Torus has appointed Charles E. Stauber as Vice President – Head of Casualty Claims, with immediate effect. He has...
East

New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Fee Schedule for PIP Claims

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled the state's insurance regulator can implement a medical fee schedule for treatments covered by...

Feds Report Fewer Workplace Deaths in New England

New England recorded fewer work-related deaths last year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday, a trend that could be at...

Pennsylvania Infant Hurt When Ceiling Collapses over Crib

Fire officials say an infant was hurt when part of a ceiling collapsed over a crib at home in Erie. A family member called 911 around 3:45...

New Jersey Officials: Atlantic City Fire Began in Pizza Shop

Fire investigators in New Jersey say a blaze that destroyed businesses on the famous Atlantic City boardwalk apparently started in a pizza...
Midwest

Ohioans Told to Toss Food After Oil Mist Released From Ohio Refinery

An Ohio refinery is recommending that nearby residents toss out food, including pet food, that may have come in contact with oil mist...
Southeast

Judge Shoots Down Tennessee's Guns-In-Bars Law

Tennessee's new law allowing people with handgun permits to be armed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol is unconstitutionally vague,...

Georgia Chief Offers Tips on How to Safely Deep Fry Turkey

Deep frying is an increasingly popular way to cook a turkey, but it's not without its dangers. Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine urges...
Texas / South Central

Louisiana Commissioner: Help Available for Victims of Chinese Drywall

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon says homeowners whose properties are contaminated with defective Chinese drywall and...

Third Small Earthquake in 9 Days Reported Near Choctaw, Okla.

The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a small earthquake near Choctaw - just east of Oklahoma City. The 2.6 magnitude tremor struck about...
International

Ratings Roundup: Bison, Queen's Island

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A-' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-" of Bermuda-based Bison...

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