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Samsung releases its first biosimilar drug in U.S.

Danielle Haynes, United Press International Writer SEOUL, South Korea (UPI) -- Electronics giant Samsung made its first foray into U.S. pharmaceuticals Monday when it joined efforts with Merck to release a lower-cost version of a rheumatoid arthritis drug. Samsung Bioepis, a subsidiary of the South Korean producer of televisions and smartphones, and Merck Biosimilars released Renflexis, a version of Johnson & Johnson's Remicade. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval in April to the drug, which the companies said would be sold for […]

todayJuly 24, 2017 53

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Private equity firm KKR to buy WebMD for $2.8 billion

Andrew V. Pestano, United Press International Writer NEW YORK (UPI) -- Health information website WebMD on Monday said it's agreed to be acquired by the KKR private equity company in a deal valued at nearly $3 billion. WebMD said it established an agreement with KKR's Internet Brands portfolio in which a subsidiary will formally make an offer by Aug. 3 to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of WebMD's common stock for $66.50 per share -- or $2.8 billion. The companies […]

todayJuly 24, 2017 23

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O.J. Simpson placed in protective custody after parole decision

Daniel Uria, United Press International Writer LOVELOCK, Nev. (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson was placed in protective custody for the months leading to his release from prison after being granted parole. Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast told CNN Simpson was moved out of the general inmate population Friday to special housing away from the other inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Center for his own safety after Thursday's parole hearing. "His parole could make him a target here. He just has two and […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 99

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Pennsylvania parents get 7 years each for ‘gifting’ daughters

Danielle Haynes, United Press International Writer LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania judge Thursday sentenced a couple to up to seven years in prison for "gifting" their daughters to a man who then sexually abused the girls. Bucks County Judge Jeffrey Finley sentenced Daniel Stoltzfus and Savilla Stoltzfus each to seven years in prison after they pleaded guilty to child endangerment charges. Daniel Stoltzfus, 44, is eligible for parole after serving three and 1/2 years in prison, and Savilla Stoltzfus, 43, must serve at […]

todayJuly 21, 2017 27

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Florida man running for mayor tells black activists: ‘Go back to Africa’

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (UPI) -- A candidate for mayor in St. Petersburg, Fla. erupted at black reparations activists, telling them to "go back to Africa" during a mayoral debate. Paul Congemi, who is running as an independent, directed his rant towards Jesse Nevel, a mayoral candidate who is chairman for the Uhuru Solidarity Movement, a group of white allies of the African People's Socialist Party that organizes "in the white community for reparations" to the black […]

todayJuly 20, 2017 30

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Nokomis siblings accused of stealing elderly woman’s debit card, spending over $1,600

NOKOMIS/TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Two Nokomis siblings are facing aggravated identity theft charges following an incident involving the theft of a elderly Taylorville woman's debit card. Facing charges are Sarah M. Hopping, 22, of Nokomis, and Travis J. Hopping, 20, of Pana. The Hoppings are accused of stealing the purse of an elderly Taylorville woman and making $1,625.85 in fraudulent charges within the area. Bond has been set for both individuals at $10,000 each, with a possible prison sentence of […]

todayJuly 19, 2017 45

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Possible ‘FAKE NEWS’ service? Facebook plans subscription service for news articles

Allen Cone, United Press International Writer MENLO PARK, Calif. (UPI) -- Facebook plans to launch a subscription service for news stories, possibly testing the change as early as October. Campbell Brown, the head of the social media giant's news partnerships, said Facebook is working on the news product, which would have a paywall. "We are in early talks with several news publishers about how we might better support subscription business models on Facebook," Brown told TechCrunch in a statement. "As part of the […]

todayJuly 19, 2017 83

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Cop who shot unarmed woman refuses interview by investigators

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (UPI) -- The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 for help has refused to be interviewed by authorities, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Officer Mohamed Noor shot 40-year-old Justine Ruszczyk, who also went by her fiancee's last name of Damond, in the abdomen as she stood in the alley behind her home and told the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that we will not consent to an interview […]

todayJuly 18, 2017 25

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Chipotle shuts down Virginia restaurant after illness reports

Ed Adamczyk, United Press International Writer STERLING, Va. (UPI) -- Chipotle Mexican Grill has shut down one of its Virginia locations Tuesday after customers reported getting sick after eating there, the company said. Eight customers reported symptoms of stomach pain, dehydration, and nausea to a poisoning website. They indicate that at least 13 customers were sickened and two were hospitalized after eating at the Sterling, Va., location over the weekend. "We are working with health authorities to understand what the cause […]

todayJuly 18, 2017 27

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