Gulf Oil Platform Explodes Off La. Coast
An offshore petroleum platform exploded and was burning Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico about 100 miles off the Louisiana coast, west of the site where BP's undersea well spilled after a rig explosion.
Houser granted emergency bankruptcy hearing
A former Rome nursing home operator says his decision to file for bankruptcy in the middle of his civil trial had nothing to do with wanting to halt proceedings.
Health tip: don't drive after drinking
Drinking and driving is not only against the law, but it's a major threat to your health -- and that of others on the road.
Brewer family facing mounting bills
Teenage transplant patient Brandon Brewer of La Vergne has had to return to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for procedures and monitoring.
Brian Bolduc: Facebook the Nation
September 2, 2010 4:00 A.M. Facebook the Nation Justin Amash shows Republicans how to use Facebook.
Officer gets hit by car, fires shot
FAIR LAWN a ' A borough police sergeant was injured Wednesday night when he was deliberately struck by a car as he responded to a shoplifting call, firing off at least one shot at the vehicle before it fled the scene, police said.
Officer gets hit by car, fires shot
FAIR LAWN a ' A borough police sergeant was injured Wednesday night when he was deliberately struck by a car as he responded to a shoplifting call, firing off at least one shot at the vehicle before it fled the scene, police said.
Diet drug Meridia raises heart attack, stroke risk
A company-sponsored study found that the weight-loss drug Meridia raised heart attack and stroke risk in patients with pre-existing heart disease, according to a report out today.
Sleep-deprived teens eat more fat, study finds
Teens who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to eat a high-fat diet that puts them at risk for obesity and the many health problems connected with it, new research shows.
Sleep-deprived teens eat more fat, study finds
Teens who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to eat a high-fat diet that puts them at risk for obesity and the many health problems connected with it, new research shows.
