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Archive for September 16th, 2008
FDA defends plastic linked with health risks
WASHINGTON (AP) — With scientists at odds over the safety of a chemical found in plastic baby bottles, metal cans and other food packaging, consumers got minimal guidance Tuesday about how to protect themselves.
At a scientific hearing, the Food and Drug Administration defended its assessment that bisphenol A— or BPA—is [...]
Obama proposes $5B trust fund for Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Sen. Barack Obama will propose a $5 billion trust fund for Great Lakes cleanup and restoration if elected president, his campaign said Tuesday.
The fund, to be phased in over 10 years, would be the centerpiece of a plan that also includes designating a coordinator [...]
Ohio killer: Weight gain isn’t to evade execution
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio killer says he’s not deliberately gaining weight to keep his death sentence from being carried out.
Richard Cooey also says he believes his deep veins are a constitutional issue.
Cooey is scheduled to die Oct. 14th for raping and fatally [...]
Storm update: 3,000 still without power in Lorain County
There still are an estimated 3,000 without power in Lorain County, according to Ohio Edison spokesman Mark Durbin.
Although the number is down from the 23,000 customers that were without power Sunday night, some will remain without electricity well into the weekend.
“The damage was so widespread,” Durbin said. “There are many different [...]
Dan Urban audio interview
Dan Urban, Republican candidate for the State House from the 57th District.
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Terry Traster audio interview
Terry Traster, Democrat candidate for the State House from the 58th District.
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Injuries keep piling up on Browns: Robaire Smith added to long list of hurt players with Achilles’ tendon problem
BEREA — Despite the wailing of fans, the season isn’t over for the Browns after two games. But it could be for Robaire Smith. The veteran defensive end suffered an Achilles’ tendon injury Sunday in the 10-6 loss to the Steelers. Coach Romeo Crennel said he didn’t know the [...]
Browns notes: Bay High graduate Zastudil has ‘best game’ in some of the worst conditions he’s ever played in
BEREA — Dave Zastudil is one person who can’t be blamed for the 10-6 loss to the Steelers on Sunday night. The punter from Bay Village averaged 53 yards on five kicks, including a 52.8-yard net. He also landed two inside the 20-yard line on a night with winds gusting [...]
Great Scott: Indians’ Lewis picks up where he left off, wins second start, extends scoreless streak to 14 innings
CLEVELAND — Scott Lewis did it again. The Ohio State University product, who worked eight shutout innings in his major league debut, extended the scoreless streak Monday night at Progressive Field in the series opener with Minnesota. [...]
Tribe notes: Cabrera a hit again, named co-Player of the Week
CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera couldn’t hit when the Indians sent him down in early June. Now he can’t stop. Cabrera, Cleveland’s opening-day second baseman, was named co-Player of the Week in the American League on Monday, batting .455 (10-for-22) with three doubles, a home run and eight RBIs in [...]