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Deadline looms for 9/11 rescue workers' compensation AFP NEW YORK — Thousands of rescue workers sickened after the September 11 attacks in New York have until the end of Monday to accept a settlement that could near 800 million dollars. A settlement on Friday saw a subgroup of workers compensated 28 million ... See all stories on this topic »

Pfizer arthritis drug succeeds in late stage trial Reuters By Bill Berkrot NEW YORK, Nov 7 Reuters) - A closely watched experimental drug for rheumatoid arthritis being developed by Pfizer Inc significantly reduced symptoms and improved physical function, according to data from a late-stage clinical trial. ... See all stories on this topic »

Scientists turn patches of human skin into blood msnbc.com By Jeremy Hsu LiveScience senior writer Got blood? Future patients who need transfusions for surgery and cancer treatments could get it from a patch of their own skin. Canadian researchers took the huge step of transforming adult human skin directly ... See all stories on this topic »

While Warning About Fat, US Pushes Cheese Sales New York Times A government-created industry group worked with Domino's Pizza to bolster sales by increasing the cheese on pies. By MICHAEL MOSS Domino's Pizza was hurting early last year. Domestic sales had fallen, and a survey of big pizza chain customers left the ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

5400-gallon sewage spill closes San Diego beach San Jose Mercury News AP CARLSBAD, Calif.—A 5400-gallon sewage spill is causing beach closures near Carlsbad in San Diego County. Department of Environmental Health officials say a broken pipeline was discovered late Saturday night at the Meadowlark Water Reclamation ... See all stories on this topic »

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