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[05/15] Charleston fire dept. is blamed in 9 deaths
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A new analysis of the furniture store fire that killed nine Charleston, S.C. firefighters last year says the department inadequately trained and supervised its personnel.

[05/15] 9-year-old girl's twin is found inside her stomach
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A 9-year-old girl who went to hospital in central Greece suffering from stomach pains was found to be carrying her embryonic twin, doctors said Thursday.

[05/15] Recalls: Carbon monoxide alarms, baby rattles
(AP) - The following recalls have been announced:

[05/15] Study likely spells end for anti-bleeding drug
By LINDA A. JOHNSON Associated Press Writer (AP) - An anti-bleeding drug probably will stay off the market, experts say, after a rigorous study found patients getting the medication during heart surgery were much more likely to die than patients given other drugs.

[05/14] Merck says appeals court overturns verdict in Vioxx case
By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A Texas appeals court on Wednesday overturned a multimillion-dollar verdict against Merck & Co. in a case involving its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx.

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