Archive for November, 2009
Court hears Vioxx lawsuit arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Merck & Co. told the Supreme Court Monday that investors waited too late and didn’t do all of the necessary investigations to sue the drug maker over whether it properly warned about the risks of its blockbuster painkiller Vioxx.
Worries that Dubai washing its hands of debt woes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — If global investors were looking for reassurances from Dubai that it would stand behind its massive, debt-swamped investment conglomerate, they got none Monday. Instead, the Gulf city-state seemed to wash its hands of the financial woes that have rattled world markets. The muddled message from Dubai has fueled worries over a possible default by the conglomerate, which is involved in projects around the world – from Gulf banks and ports in 50 countries to luxury retailer Barneys New York and a grandiose six-tower hotel-entertainment complex in Las Vegas.
Falcons’ Ryan to miss at least 1 game with injury
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will miss this week’s game against Philadelphia with a turf toe injury.
Hasselhoff ex-wife arrested in LA on DUI charge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Los Angeles. The California Highway Patrol said Sunday that Pamela Bach was pulled over Saturday night just south of U.S. 101 on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
