Highway bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapses

Thursday, August 2, 2007 The Interstate 35W Mississippi River eight-lane bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota has collapsed on both sides of the highway over the Mississippi River during rush hour. Previous reports indicated at least nine people had died, but Minneapolis police revised this to four during a 7:30 a.m. (local time) press conference. Tim Dolan, […]

World’s first double arm transplant undertaken in Munich

Saturday, August 2, 2008 A 54-year-old German farmer who lost both arms in a farming accident six years ago has become the first patient to receive a complete double arm transplant. The patient, whose name has not been released, underwent the operation at the Klinikum rechts der Isar, part of the Technical University of Munich […]

Hernia Repair Surgery Complications Led To A Major Mesh Device Recall}

Read An Opinion On: Dr. Richard Zoumalan Site Hernia repair surgery complications led to a major mesh device recall by [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcm5iERSODw[/youtube] Ckint Jhonson The exact number of cases of hernia repair surgery complications that had to occur before the FDA would urge manufacturers to have a mesh device recall is not known. What is known […]

News briefs:July 27, 2010

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At least 107 killed in Mecca crane collapse

Saturday, September 12, 2015 A storm yesterday caused a crane to fall into Mecca’s Grand Mosque, killing 107 or more and wounding 238, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense Authority. Civil Defense Authority director General Suleiman al-Amr, in remarks to al-Ikhbariya television, said “All those who were wounded and the dead have been taken to […]

Built To Last: The Top 3 Picks For Long Lasting Residential Flooring In Minneapolis, Mn

Read An Opinion On: Newcastle Scaffolding byAlma Abell If you’re designing or remodeling your Minneapolis home to last a lifetime, there are certain flooring choices that are better than others. Ideally, you’ll want to choose Vinyl Flooring in Minneapolis, MN that will last at least 50-100 years to get the most for your investment. Below […]

Wikinews Shorts: March 28, 2007

A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Contents 1 US to seek less than 20 years for Hicks 2 Global stock markets are lower 3 Gunmen kill 50 overnight in Sunni district in Iraq 4 UK releases GPS data in dispute with Iran 5 First black airmen in US Airforce to be […]

Harriet Miers withdraws from Supreme Court nomination

Thursday, October 27, 2005 President George W. Bush’s nominee for Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Harriet Miers, has withdrawn herself from the nomination. In a letter dated October 27, to President Bush, she wrote that “members of the Senate have indicated their intention to seek documents about my service in the White House,” […]

Egypt protests: Army say they will not use force on demonstrators as Mubarak announces cabinet

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 The president of Egypt has suffered a “devastating blow” after the country’s army announced they would not use force against their own people, who continue to protest against the government tonight. The news came hours after six journalists who reported on the protests were released from custody. Hosni Mubarak yesterday announced […]

Charcoal Grilling 101: Starting A Charcoal Fire With Lighter Fluid

Read An Opinion On: Kitchens Designs By Lou Ciaccia Listen up, because I’m going to tell you how to do something that most ‘experts’ in this field will refuse to address: how to start a charcoal fire using lighter fluid. ‘Lighter fluid’ is almost a bad word among serious grilling aficionados and weekend barbecue warriors. […]