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fda research has determined the salmon is safe to eat. but the chief scientists today told the fda it's relying on sloppy science. >> the basic point is what little data theris there suggests tt there could be an allergy problem, and allergies can be serious and life threatening. >> reporter: if the full fda gives its go aheadthe salmon could be in america's grocery stores within two years. tom costello, nbc news, washington. >>> and when we come back tonight, remembering the high school g teacher who made rock 'n' roll history. ♪ rgies are ruining our camping trip. know who works differently than many other allergy medications. hoo? omnaris. [ men ] omnaris -- to the nose! [ man did you know nasal symptoms like congestion can be caused by allergic inflammation? omnaris relieves your symptoms by fighting inflammation. side effects may include headache, nosebleed, and sore throat. [ inhales deeply ] i told allergy symptoms to take a hike. omnaris. ask your doctor. battling nasal allergy symptoms? omnaris combats the cause. get omnaris fo
fda research has determined the salmon is safe to eat. but the chief scientists today told the fda it's relying on sloppy science. >> the basic point is what little data theris there suggests tt there could be an allergy problem, and allergies can be serious and life threatening. >> reporter: if the full fda gives its go aheadthe salmon could be in america's grocery stores within two years. tom costello, nbc news, washington. >>> and when we come back tonight, remembering...
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. >> why the fda is so concerned this morning. plus the november elections are finally set after the primaries. we'll get a preview of the new political landscape, including the tea pty movement. >>> plus we're going to get another look at your weather and traffic headlines coming up. stay with us. so i told the guy i wanted yeah. a convertible. and this is what he d in my budget. aw! well, the top is down. the top is ge! lots of head room... tons of head room! --careful! that's sharp. jeez! yeah...sorry. narrator: settling for less not smart. what is smart is getting more car for your money at carmax. guaranteed-quality used cars can cost a lot less than new car so you can get more cafor less money by shopping at carmax. now more than ever, the smart choice is carmax. the way car buying should be. >>> 4:40 is your time now, 66 degrees. lovely look outside right now and another cool, refreshing autumn morning. tom is here with the latest on our forecast. yesterday was beautiful. >> we're going to have more clouds today and a chanc
. >> why the fda is so concerned this morning. plus the november elections are finally set after the primaries. we'll get a preview of the new political landscape, including the tea pty movement. >>> plus we're going to get another look at your weather and traffic headlines coming up. stay with us. so i told the guy i wanted yeah. a convertible. and this is what he d in my budget. aw! well, the top is down. the top is ge! lots of head room... tons of head room! --careful! that's...
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under the new fda guideline, doctors can only prescribe it as a last resort if the diabetes can't be control with any other medication and even then, physicians wilhave to explain the risks to the patient very carefully. the european union has also been considering avandia and heart attack risk and took it a step if you are than our fda. those countries are pulling the pill off the market completely. the drug's manufacturer glosmithkline continues to believe that avandia is an important treatment for type ii diabetes. u.s. sales of avandia topped $1 billion last year. medical experts say these new restrictions will insure that only very few people will have access to the drug in the future. whale many are applauding this decision from the fda, there are a lot of critics who say it took agency too long to take action on this. one of the first studies on the dange of avandia came out five years ago. jim? pat? >> thanks. >>> drivers seem to have adjusted to a speed trap in montgomery county that has resulted in the $2.5 million decrease in revenue. because people are slowing down. they
under the new fda guideline, doctors can only prescribe it as a last resort if the diabetes can't be control with any other medication and even then, physicians wilhave to explain the risks to the patient very carefully. the european union has also been considering avandia and heart attack risk and took it a step if you are than our fda. those countries are pulling the pill off the market completely. the drug's manufacturer glosmithkline continues to believe that avandia is an important...
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fda have also been called to testify as well. nbc's tracie potts has more. >> reporter: today the owners of two iowa egg farms will explain how salmonella infected their plants. jack of wright county eggs blames chicken feed from an outside supplier. the fda found filthy conditions. >> manure piles old enough that maggots were forming. rat holes that allowed rats to enter the facility. >> reporter: she blames the government for not doing more. >> i told the usdafficer about it and she said, well, good back and do your job. >> we try to find the problem after it occurs. >> reporter: they have been in trouble before. the labor secretary called his main operation a sweat shop. they recalled a half a billion eggs after the fda asked him to. congress has since learned wright county eggsested positive for salmonella 426 times in the last two years. 73 of those samplesere the exact same strain in last month'secall. those test results were not included in cuments he supplied to congress. today he'll be asked why. both are the subject of
fda have also been called to testify as well. nbc's tracie potts has more. >> reporter: today the owners of two iowa egg farms will explain how salmonella infected their plants. jack of wright county eggs blames chicken feed from an outside supplier. the fda found filthy conditions. >> manure piles old enough that maggots were forming. rat holes that allowed rats to enter the facility. >> reporter: she blames the government for not doing more. >> i told the usdafficer...
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the fda suggests it should be pulled from the market or be restricted. i understand people have concerns about the health risk, but at the same time, there are lots of drugs that people have concerns about. >> tomorr the fda will consider an experimental weight loss drug call lorcaseron. it has had feweride effects in clic clinical trials and patients lost 17 pounds a year on that. >>> crews could be just days away from permanently fixing that broke oil well. thad allen said they could be done with that in a few days and then pump cement into the well. the cleanup that spilled from the deepwater horizon is expected to take much longer. >>> if you feel cramped on an airplane, just wait. an italian company unveiled the sky rider this week. the saddle-like seat is onl 20 inches wide. passengers are buckled into a position that is somewhere between sitting and standing. the seats would allow airlines to jam in more passengers. the faa has yet to determi if the seats meet u.s. safety standards. that looks jus about like the most uncomfortable thing i've ever
the fda suggests it should be pulled from the market or be restricted. i understand people have concerns about the health risk, but at the same time, there are lots of drugs that people have concerns about. >> tomorr the fda will consider an experimental weight loss drug call lorcaseron. it has had feweride effects in clic clinical trials and patients lost 17 pounds a year on that. >>> crews could be just days away from permanently fixing that broke oil well. thad allen said they...
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the pictures taken by fda inspector are enough to make anyone sick. investigators aim that wright, salmonella was detected 426 times before this summer's outbreak. >> too much manure is blowing out your buildings. you have cracks, dead mice, dead chickens,aggots. that stuff didn't just happen. >> the building is designed to have these. >> reporter: they said it was ingredients sole to them by outside buyers but they were apologetic. >> i have prayed several time these day for all of these people. for improved health. >> reporter: the two farm vontarily were called over half a billion eggs when the fda requested it. and wright's owners insist they hav since made sweeping safety change. something the government will insist on. under new egg rules designed to crack the cycle of salmonella andeep more tainted egg from making ito market. >> reporter: in that testimony today, a representative of the fda push the commit yeah to pass a bill that would give the fda additional resources, as well as mandatory recall authority. right now, all food recalls are vol
the pictures taken by fda inspector are enough to make anyone sick. investigators aim that wright, salmonella was detected 426 times before this summer's outbreak. >> too much manure is blowing out your buildings. you have cracks, dead mice, dead chickens,aggots. that stuff didn't just happen. >> the building is designed to have these. >> reporter: they said it was ingredients sole to them by outside buyers but they were apologetic. >> i have prayed several time these...
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. >>> when our broadcast continues in just a moment, will the fda take one of the few remaining diet drugs off the market? >>> and later, remembering one of the greats. the wise, witty, and wonderful mr. newman of nbc news. mr. newman of nbc news. ice cream please ? i ve some no, it'sust for new people. hey ! chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry ? chocolate ! chocolate it is ! yeah but i'm new too. umm... he's new... er... than you. even kids know it's wrong to treat new friends better than old friends. at ally bank we treat all our customers fairly. with no teaser rates... ... and no minimum deposits. it's just the right thing to do. look at all this stuff for coffee oh there's tons. french presses, expresso tampers, filters. it can get really complicated. not nearly as complicated as shipping it, though. iean shipping is a hassle. not with priority mail flat rate boxes from the postal service. if it fits it ships anywhere in the country for a low flat rate. that is easy. best news i've heard all day! i'm soo amped! i mn not amped. excited. well, sort of amped. really kind of in betwee
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today, congress released photos taken by fda inspectors inside decoster's egg farm in iowa. after the recall of half a billion eggs was under way. the photos showed dead hens, dead mice, and barns bursting with chicken manure piled eight feet high. even as the company insisted it takes health and sanitation seriously. >> it sounds like to me both of you are refusing to take responsibility for a very poor facility. >> this is a very big operation. we have a certain way we go about running it. >> reporter: the man who runs hillendale farms also involved the recall invoked his constitutional right to remain silent. >> i respectfully decline to answer the question. >> reporter: invtigators estimate 1,600 people and perhaps thousands more, have been sickened nationwide. >> i was so dehydrated they could not find a vein to insert an iv in. >> my doctors tolde i would have most certainly died without aggressive intervention. >> reporter: kale got sick after eating at a restaurant in colora. >> you could say i'm angry. i'm angry that they've gotten by with it and haven't cleaned up
today, congress released photos taken by fda inspectors inside decoster's egg farm in iowa. after the recall of half a billion eggs was under way. the photos showed dead hens, dead mice, and barns bursting with chicken manure piled eight feet high. even as the company insisted it takes health and sanitation seriously. >> it sounds like to me both of you are refusing to take responsibility for a very poor facility. >> this is a very big operation. we have a certain way we go about...
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so no endorse many from fda. just a little bit of a waing. >> and our last question comes from judith. she wants to know why bubble gum is pik. >> we contacted the national confectioner's association for the answer. it speaks gum is composed of gum base, sugar, oil and flavors and none of these ingredients have any distinct colors in and of themselves. so bubble gum inventor walter deemer added the pink color in 19 twafl added to it make it a fun treat. the pink color is also useful because it does then gum manufacturer knowf the ingredients are mixed well enough. if you have a question to ask liz, do send it in and you can use this e-mail address to could not tack us about any story idea that you have. and still ahead, you've got more to come, right? >> yes, we do. it is interesting because we even say, oh, that's like bble gum pink. it has now become a color. >> it is the color. >> we could have worn it today. >> my sweater is bubble gum pink. >> yes. >> jim? >> thank you, both. when we come back,olice open fir
so no endorse many from fda. just a little bit of a waing. >> and our last question comes from judith. she wants to know why bubble gum is pik. >> we contacted the national confectioner's association for the answer. it speaks gum is composed of gum base, sugar, oil and flavors and none of these ingredients have any distinct colors in and of themselves. so bubble gum inventor walter deemer added the pink color in 19 twafl added to it make it a fun treat. the pink color is also useful...
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>>> the fda should have acted sooner to recall a pain reliever motrin. that's what congress was told today. the summer recall is at the center of an investigation on capitol hill right now. era edwards has the latest. >> reporter: e of the most well known and trusted brand names in america, johns johnson & johnson, is a massive company that makes everything from baby lotion to artificial hips. that trust has taken a hit with recent recalls including millions of bottles of liquid infant and children's tylenol and other med sinicines. >> i know thate let the public down. as a result, children do not have access to our important med since. >> rorter: the company learned that certain lots of motrin were not as effective as they should be and caused buyers to go buy up the supplies without telling the puic. >> the product was not good enough or safe enough to sell, why would it be good enough for consumers to keep it in their homes? >> we had looked at this closely and determed there was no risk, no safetyhazard, no risk to patients who consume these products
>>> the fda should have acted sooner to recall a pain reliever motrin. that's what congress was told today. the summer recall is at the center of an investigation on capitol hill right now. era edwards has the latest. >> reporter: e of the most well known and trusted brand names in america, johns johnson & johnson, is a massive company that makes everything from baby lotion to artificial hips. that trust has taken a hit with recent recalls including millions of bottles of...
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t fda additional resources as well as mandatory recall authority. right now, all food recalls are voluntary. in washington, news4. >>> a black hawk helicopter crashed in southern gans has claimed the life of a man from our area. according to the baltimore "sun." brendan looney, a former silver spring resident was reportedly one of nine u.s. military officials killed in that crash. looney graduated from the naval academy back in 2004 where he played lacrosse. he also played football and baseball in hyattsville before graduating in 1999. officials have not disclosed the helicopter's mission. the cause of the crash is still unclear as well. >>> even as president obama was sending thousands of troop to afghanistan, he was determin to find a way out. that's just one of the disclosures in the new book out about the white house written by one of the nation's most prominent investigative journalists. stev handelsman has our report. >> reporter: an exit strategy. that was president obama's demands according to bob woodward's new book about afghanistan. it wa
t fda additional resources as well as mandatory recall authority. right now, all food recalls are voluntary. in washington, news4. >>> a black hawk helicopter crashed in southern gans has claimed the life of a man from our area. according to the baltimore "sun." brendan looney, a former silver spring resident was reportedly one of nine u.s. military officials killed in that crash. looney graduated from the naval academy back in 2004 where he played lacrosse. he also played...
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the fda is not required to follow the panel's advice but often does. if it were to be approved it would be the first new prescription diet pill to hit the market in about a dozen years. meanwhile, a new study suggests a common asthma drug may also help patients with ms. the drug is albuterol. it appeared to ennce the effects of another ms drug. ms patients who took both drugs for a year had fewer relapses of their disease. >>> a popular ingredient in soft drinks may be getting a new name with a sweeter appeal. the makers of highructose corn syrup are asking federal regulators to approve the switch to corn sugar. that's the only way to clear up the confusion about their product. 58% of americans are concerned that high fructose corn syrup causes health risks such as obesity. >>> when we come back at 4:00, driving in the district can be unbearable for some. what the city plans to do to fix traffic troubles. >>> the hurrican that left its mark behind on a north carolina beach. >>> hurricane earl is long gone, but officials are checking out the damage left
the fda is not required to follow the panel's advice but often does. if it were to be approved it would be the first new prescription diet pill to hit the market in about a dozen years. meanwhile, a new study suggests a common asthma drug may also help patients with ms. the drug is albuterol. it appeared to ennce the effects of another ms drug. ms patients who took both drugs for a year had fewer relapses of their disease. >>> a popular ingredient in soft drinks may be getting a new...
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the fda is deciding whether to improve genecally modified salmon. would grocery stores be allowed to carry fish injected with growth hormones without your knowing abo it. >>> the top 100 communities in americ >>> a fast forward through the headlines, baltimore police were in arlington searching the home of the man accused in the john's hopkins hospital shooting. he wounded a doctor and killed his mother and himsel last thursday. police found a handgun in their search today. so far no clues that the shooting was premeditated. >>> a young political hopeful from our area has died after she was hit by an suv over the weekend. police say natasha pettigrew was riding her bike nea prince georges community college when an suv hit her. the driver who said she didn't realize she had hit a person has not been charged. >>> hazmat official notice district have issued the l clear and have reopened streets that were closed during the investigation o suspicious package today. fire officials say a pharmaceutical company located at 950 f street got an unexpected pack
the fda is deciding whether to improve genecally modified salmon. would grocery stores be allowed to carry fish injected with growth hormones without your knowing abo it. >>> the top 100 communities in americ >>> a fast forward through the headlines, baltimore police were in arlington searching the home of the man accused in the john's hopkins hospital shooting. he wounded a doctor and killed his mother and himsel last thursday. police found a handgun in their search today. so...
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the fda approved two devices. one deflates the cell, the other destroys them. neither device requires surgery. there isn't a single incision. the full effects may take weeks to months to notice. nbc's chief medical editor says there is a catch. >> it is not for people who want to lose weight, it is the next generation of the tenology. it is probably going to supersede liposuction. it is for changing the contour of a body, not just for getting rid of people who don'tike the fat. >> nothing to do with health. this is aesthetics pure and simple. >> if could you suck out the fat around the organs on the inside, this is not it. >> she adds that these are not procedures most insurance company will cover and they cost thousands. >>> two diet drugsre being evaluated this week by advisers to the food and drug administration. today an fda panel voted and it is split on withdrawing the die pill meridia. it has been sold in the u.s. for more than a decade now but it has been linked to higher rates of heart attack and stroke in patients with heart disease. one possible reco
the fda approved two devices. one deflates the cell, the other destroys them. neither device requires surgery. there isn't a single incision. the full effects may take weeks to months to notice. nbc's chief medical editor says there is a catch. >> it is not for people who want to lose weight, it is the next generation of the tenology. it is probably going to supersede liposuction. it is for changing the contour of a body, not just for getting rid of people who don'tike the fat. >>...
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the fda will only allow patients with type 2 diabetesto keep using avandia if they have run out of other options. european regulators took the restrictions a step further, haling all use of the drug. the makers of avandia release ad statement saying the company is working the fda but continues to believe avandia is an important eatment option for type 2 diabetes. >>> coming up, much more word on the street. pop star katie perry is not going to be appearing on a popular kids' tv program. we'll find out why. [ music throughout ] [ male announce] looking for a complete picture of your money? meet pnc virtual wallet. it comes with a calendar that shows you all your finances at once. it lets you know when your money's going out. and when it's coming in. it even tells you when you're running low. we call that danger days. it's built to help you see your money in a whole new light. experience everything virtual wallet has to offer at pncvirtualwallet.com. pnc. for the achiever in us all. ♪ >>> sesame street has deced not to air a duet between katy perry and elmo after several parents complain
the fda will only allow patients with type 2 diabetesto keep using avandia if they have run out of other options. european regulators took the restrictions a step further, haling all use of the drug. the makers of avandia release ad statement saying the company is working the fda but continues to believe avandia is an important eatment option for type 2 diabetes. >>> coming up, much more word on the street. pop star katie perry is not going to be appearing on a popular kids' tv...
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d passed >> reporter: today in washington, an fda panel heard testimony about the abuse of dextmethorphan. >> dea has related to us increasing problems relate to the drug's abuse. >> reporter: and whether cough medicine should require a prescription. but the cough medicine industry opposes that saying these are sa and the harm from abuse is rare and the millions of americans depend on the dozens of medicines that contain dxm. as an ingredient. already some national chains refuse to sell those to under 18. today, the advisory panel recommended ainst inquiring prescriptions for cough medicine, but the fda could decide to place age restrictions on buying cough medicines. the questions whether any actions should be warrant or rather an overreaction. >>> tom costello from our washington bureau tonight. >>> when we come back, what's in a name? which common household ingredient is anxious to be known as something else? . and ignoring it can lead to... sipping water can help but dentists recommend biotene. biotene moisturizes and helps supplement some of saliva's enzymes, providing soothing relie
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the fda is close to making a decision on whether this salmon is okay for us to eat. chris clackum has our report. >> reporter: u.s. demand for salmon is as strong as ever because the crdiovascular and neurological benefits of eating the fish have been proven. now a massachusetts company aqua bounty says kit genetically engineer salmon to grow faster by injecting it with a hormone. >> w do not believe this solves all of the world's problems in food security. but we do believe this is an example of the application of a technology that can address many of those problems and can do so sustainbly. >>> the generalally engineered salmon reaches maturity in 16o 18 months, rather than the normal 30 months. as opposed to ill porting salmon from around the world, it says this fish can be raised domestically. >> we c have a sustainable source of high quality seafood protein closer to populations and inessence, fresh fish closer to the cities where the fish are consume. >> reporter: but allowing human consumption of franken fish as critics call them is opposed by those who fear w
the fda is close to making a decision on whether this salmon is okay for us to eat. chris clackum has our report. >> reporter: u.s. demand for salmon is as strong as ever because the crdiovascular and neurological benefits of eating the fish have been proven. now a massachusetts company aqua bounty says kit genetically engineer salmon to grow faster by injecting it with a hormone. >> w do not believe this solves all of the world's problems in food security. but we do believe this is...
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the fda could approve a drug for obesity, and pull another off the shelves. >> millions of americans turn to medication for ight loss goals. meriddia has been linked to heart attack and strokes. many who are overweight may have unrecognized heart disease, if they don't go to the doctor regularly. >> reporter: today, they will discuss the benefits and see if it should be pulled. an experimental drug, researchers say it had few problems in studies, and patients lost 17 pounds over a year. >> inflammation, all the markers improved in the studies. >> reporter: if approved it would be the first prescription weight loss drug in a decade. >>> the fda will review concrave in december, it is a combination. obesityoes not face just adults, 43% of public school students are overweight or obese. one of the highest rates in the nation. in a new cookbook, "baby love." parents are given ways to start children on a healthy diet early. nora o'donnell and her husband, chef tracy. >> this is cooking for baby at home. >> we are both busy parents, part of the reason we wrote this book was to show parents
the fda could approve a drug for obesity, and pull another off the shelves. >> millions of americans turn to medication for ight loss goals. meriddia has been linked to heart attack and strokes. many who are overweight may have unrecognized heart disease, if they don't go to the doctor regularly. >> reporter: today, they will discuss the benefits and see if it should be pulled. an experimental drug, researchers say it had few problems in studies, and patients lost 17 pounds over a...
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the fda is restricting its use, leading the ug to increased risk of heart attacks. it can be described only for those people whose diabes cannot be controlled by any other medication. >>> well, tomorrow is national drug take back day. there are more than 4,000 sites where you can drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. according to the dea, million americans 12 years and older who bused prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes. plenty of sites around the dtrict and maryland. go to deadiversion.usdoj.gov. >>> the national incident commander of the bp oil spill will be in the district. retired admiral thad allen bringing important lessons to students. he will teach a course at g.w. in the spring. >>> washington nationals are looking for a new team president. stan is stepping down as president at the end of the season. he promised the learner ownership group he would leave for five years when htook the job. he lasted four and a half years. he isn't being specific with why he is leaving but insists it's what's best for himself and his family. >>> the
the fda is restricting its use, leading the ug to increased risk of heart attacks. it can be described only for those people whose diabes cannot be controlled by any other medication. >>> well, tomorrow is national drug take back day. there are more than 4,000 sites where you can drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. according to the dea, million americans 12 years and older who bused prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes. plenty of sites around the dtrict and...
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. >>> the fda is deciding whether genetically altered fish sold in super markets will have to labelled so. fda rules require no label if the agency decides that salmon has the same material make-up as conventional salmon. a federal advisory committee decided yesterday more testing is needed. >>> the son of aretha franklin is recovering todayfrom a severe beating. eddie franklin was attacked at a gas station in northwest detroit last night. he was with a female friend. the two walked into theas stion, when they walked out, franklin was attacked. the woman drove him to the hospital, noord on a motive here. a spokeswoman for aretha franklin released a statement saying her son was attacked b three people, two men and a woman and he was undergoing mergency surgery. >>> we have much more still to come. now what? dpre fresh off on her guilty plea for cocaine possession, par hilton takes off on a trip, but she's now being detained by authorities overseas. >>> some people become an internet sensation when they let the world know budget cuts won't eep them down. think about the intern. growing,
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. >>> the fda expected to make a final decision over whether to revoke approval of a breast cancer drug. >> we'll show you how each of the city's wards voted. >>> a late night crash kills three. i'm derrick ward and i'll have details coming up. >>> coming up in sports, the capitals return to the ice after a vy long summer. and the redskins on rising to the challenge against houston texans. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] giving up cigarettes can take more than willpower alone. but today's a neday. for many, smoking is a treatable medical condition. so talk to your doctor about prescription trement options and support. and this time, make it your time. >>> an suv crashed into an ambulance today in prince george's county. their people were kill. police stay s was headed the wrong wayhen it sideswiped the ambulance. >> the crash happen on marlboro pike. now more on what led to the deadly -- >> reporter: the crash happened about midnight wednesday. the ambulance had just left the fair house in district heights on a call for an overdose. they were westbound on marlboro pike and authoriti say the
. >>> the fda expected to make a final decision over whether to revoke approval of a breast cancer drug. >> we'll show you how each of the city's wards voted. >>> a late night crash kills three. i'm derrick ward and i'll have details coming up. >>> coming up in sports, the capitals return to the ice after a vy long summer. and the redskins on rising to the challenge against houston texans. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] giving up cigarettes can take more than...
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>>>ed fda is discussing possible restrictions on some over the counter cold medication. >>> a stapl of fall may be more expensive this year. wll tell you why the price of pumpkins may begoing up. >> doug returns with a look at our full forecast. >>> heavy volume if you're traveling southbound on 5. delay leaving the beltwa continuing down to newington. and then slowing in quantico. if you're traveling in maryland, it's heavy on the beltway as well. we had an earlier accident. it's been cleared, but the volume remains. you'll find yourself slow between the george washington parkway. out loop delays from river road to the dulles toll road. >>> this is terriblenews, pumpkins are one of the main attractions of fall. but this year's crops could be coming up short. too much rain in t west is causing their crop to rot. even bees have opted to stay in their highers and away from pumpkins. >> theve seen a lot of rain out there. >> it's -- >> we haven't seen it. >> we have a few more weeks before it's time to go pumpkin shopping. >> i just asked you guys if yo know a good patch i can go to. >> a
>>>ed fda is discussing possible restrictions on some over the counter cold medication. >>> a stapl of fall may be more expensive this year. wll tell you why the price of pumpkins may begoing up. >> doug returns with a look at our full forecast. >>> heavy volume if you're traveling southbound on 5. delay leaving the beltwa continuing down to newington. and then slowing in quantico. if you're traveling in maryland, it's heavy on the beltway as well. we had an...
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this rning the fda is discussing whether to allow genertically engineered salmon into stores. >>> how you could have won a jackpot and not even known it. >>> 60 degrs. beautiful fall like day. weatheand traffic coming up. and we have some major problems piling up on the roadways in northern virginia. weather and traffic on the think about the internet. growing, evolving, literally transforming our lives. now imagine the possibilities of what tomorrow could bring. at at&t, we support a core set of standards that will guide the internet into the future... to protect users, and reward innovators, for years to come. we support a fair and open internet - affordable and accessible to everyone. transparent networks, managed in ways that are clear to all users. we support the fcc's plan to bring high-speed internet to everyone in america by 20. and we are committed to keeping the intern working, as the economic engine that's creating jobs now. working together, investing, keeping information and ideas flowing freely, we can ensure that the internetill continue to grow and influence thfuture..
this rning the fda is discussing whether to allow genertically engineered salmon into stores. >>> how you could have won a jackpot and not even known it. >>> 60 degrs. beautiful fall like day. weatheand traffic coming up. and we have some major problems piling up on the roadways in northern virginia. weather and traffic on the think about the internet. growing, evolving, literally transforming our lives. now imagine the possibilities of what tomorrow could bring. at at&t,...
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. >>> new this midday, the fda has just ruled that the diabetes pill avandia is okay to stay on the market. the "british medical journal" called for an investigation because it said the risks for heart trouble of people taking the drug outweighed the befits. the drug maker glaxosmithkline denied those allations. itwas determined the drug is safe. >>> an alert to parents. there is a recall involving 5 million cans of baby formula because beetles and larva were found in cans. there are two types of faormula involved. similac in plastic contains. no liquid formula is involved. the fda says there iso immediate health risk, but infants who drink the affected formula could get stomach aches. parents who want to know if they have the recall packages can call or go to similac.com. >>> it's now 11:41, 83 degrees. still ahead, trouble for a popular movie rental chain. >>> starbucks is raising the prices of some of itsdrinks. find out if man: we need a sofa. something i can stretch out on! woman: ooh... that will go with those lamps my mother gave us. or we could get some new lamps. or we could get n
. >>> new this midday, the fda has just ruled that the diabetes pill avandia is okay to stay on the market. the "british medical journal" called for an investigation because it said the risks for heart trouble of people taking the drug outweighed the befits. the drug maker glaxosmithkline denied those allations. itwas determined the drug is safe. >>> an alert to parents. there is a recall involving 5 million cans of baby formula because beetles and larva were found...
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wolf has peated the fda to pull the patch off the market. in the meantime, johnson & johnson continue settling lawsuits quietly. according to bloomberg, the coany has paid out an estimated $68 million to victims, a small number compared to the 1$1.6 billion they have maden sales of the patch. >> they're making a signifint profit on this product, off the backs of people like adrianna. >> reporter: in 2006, j & j did make changes to the package insert. >> j & j would say look, we put all of the risks right there on the warning label and it's up to yo the consumer to read it. >> there's nothing in that warning that could help me understand that a patch would kill a healthy young 17-year-old woman. >> reporter: still not everyone is against the patch. we spoke with several doctors who continued to prescribe it. after all, they say, it's fda appro approved, yet the health risks are higher than the pill, but they say, they're still relatively small and worth it to protect women fromecoming pregnant. but dr. wolfe says it's not worth it, that ortho
wolf has peated the fda to pull the patch off the market. in the meantime, johnson & johnson continue settling lawsuits quietly. according to bloomberg, the coany has paid out an estimated $68 million to victims, a small number compared to the 1$1.6 billion they have maden sales of the patch. >> they're making a signifint profit on this product, off the backs of people like adrianna. >> reporter: in 2006, j & j did make changes to the package insert. >> j & j would...
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an advisory panel to the fda is trying to get it pulled from the market, or at least restricted. the group warns that the risks of meridia outweigh the benefits. in a study of 9,000 people who took it, patients lost an average of 5 to 8 pounds but experienced a 16% increase in het attacks and strokes. >>> for eight pounds of weight loss, that's quite a high risk to take. >> i underand that people have coerns about the health risks. but at the same time, there are lots of drugs that people have concerns about. >> the fdas now considering an exerimental weight loss drug that has fewer side effects in clinical trials and patients lost an average of 17 pounds a year. >>> well, lawmakers from both parties are expected to put aside their different views on health care tay and join together for a good cause. msnbc's "morning joe" program will host a bipartisan health challenge down on the national mall. the event will begin at 8:30 this morning with mika's lk, which will raise awareness about obesity. democratic senator evan bye, republican senator john thune and white house press secre
an advisory panel to the fda is trying to get it pulled from the market, or at least restricted. the group warns that the risks of meridia outweigh the benefits. in a study of 9,000 people who took it, patients lost an average of 5 to 8 pounds but experienced a 16% increase in het attacks and strokes. >>> for eight pounds of weight loss, that's quite a high risk to take. >> i underand that people have coerns about the health risks. but at the same time, there are lots of drugs...
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if the fda apoved it, it could be for sale in the next two years. >> economists say the recession is over. and a woman accused of throwing acid on hero face is >>> right now, nine nato troop rts sd after a helicopter drash in southern afghanistan. two others injured, including a u.s. citizen. there were no reports of enemy fire in that area. >>> the surveillance video shows 21 year-old andrew hilllock at a convenience store after the rougery conferred on august 8th. there was an arrest last week in declaration with the same robbery. drivers are cracki--ransportati secretary wants to bar commercial truck drivers from texting on the job and restr t( crane operators from using cell phones and mobile devices on duty. they are holding a summit on drivers. >>> the recessn, the longest since 2002, and that doesn't sit well with americans not seeing much improvement in the own lives. thank you very much. >> as the ecomic experts were putting an official end date on the recession, the president was getting an earful from americans still realing from it. >> i voted for a man who said he was go
if the fda apoved it, it could be for sale in the next two years. >> economists say the recession is over. and a woman accused of throwing acid on hero face is >>> right now, nine nato troop rts sd after a helicopter drash in southern afghanistan. two others injured, including a u.s. citizen. there were no reports of enemy fire in that area. >>> the surveillance video shows 21 year-old andrew hilllock at a convenience store after the rougery conferred on august 8th....
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as a result, the fda ordered a halt to most trials of the drug whilit analyzes the data. some doctors thi the drug enabled patients to become too active too quickly, pushi their physical limits without feeling pain. >> let's face it, pain tells us to be careful. it alerts us that something is wrong. you reduce that anthen you don't have the same precautions. >> reporter: some experts argue the trials should continue with patients counseled about the possible risks. but most agree this showhow drug development should proceed. identifying potential dangers before a drug is approved. robert bazell, nbc news, new york. >>> when we come back re tonight, something in las vegas you might want to avoid. that is until they get it fixed. xed. boss: and now i'll turn it over to the gecko. gecko: ah, thank you, sir. as we all know, geico has been saving people money on rv, camper and trailer insurance... ...as well as motorcycle insurance... gecko: oh...sorry, technical difficulties. boss: uh...what about this? gecko: what's this one do? gecko: um...maybe that one. ♪ dance music bo
as a result, the fda ordered a halt to most trials of the drug whilit analyzes the data. some doctors thi the drug enabled patients to become too active too quickly, pushi their physical limits without feeling pain. >> let's face it, pain tells us to be careful. it alerts us that something is wrong. you reduce that anthen you don't have the same precautions. >> reporter: some experts argue the trials should continue with patients counseled about the possible risks. but most agree...
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after a long running controversy about avandia's heart attack risks, the fda today put such tight restrictions on it that sales in this country are expected to plunge to almost zero. meanwhile, regulators in europe today said avandia would no longer be available at all. and there are serious new warnings tonight about the dangers on the athletifield for young athletes. on capitol hill in washington, the conversation today was about concussions. too often associated just with football. doors now say crippling concussions are showing up among a wide variety of athletes and girls can be at the same risk as boys. we get more tonight from nbc's tom costello. >> go, go, go. >> reporter: it's been four years of struggles since zachary collapsed and nearly died at his junior high school football game in seattle. he had gone back in the game after suffering a concussion. >> you know, i always knew tha he was going to pull through. he just -- he's here still. >> reporter: each year, e.r.s treat 135,000 sports related concussion among kids 18 and under, though the unreported number is thought to be highe
after a long running controversy about avandia's heart attack risks, the fda today put such tight restrictions on it that sales in this country are expected to plunge to almost zero. meanwhile, regulators in europe today said avandia would no longer be available at all. and there are serious new warnings tonight about the dangers on the athletifield for young athletes. on capitol hill in washington, the conversation today was about concussions. too often associated just with football. doors now...
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lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that is fda approved to reducthe risk of heart attack and stroke in paties who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. lipitor is backed by over 18 years of research. lipitor is not for everyone, including people with liver problems and women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant. you need simple blood tests to check for liver problems. tell your doctor if you are taking other medications or if you have any muscle pain or weakness. this may be a sign of a rare but serious side effect. dean will never forget what he went through. don'take your health for granted. [ male announcer ] have a heart to art with your doctor about your risk. and about lipitor. [ animals calling ] ♪ [ pop ] [ man ] ♪ well, we get along ♪ ♪ yeah, we really do ♪ - ♪ and there's nothing wrong ♪ - [ bird squawks ] ♪ with what i feel for you ♪ ♪ i could hang around till the leaves are brown and the summer's gon♪ [ announcer ] when you're not worried about potential dangers, the world can be a far less threatening place. take
lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that is fda approved to reducthe risk of heart attack and stroke in paties who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. lipitor is backed by over 18 years of research. lipitor is not for everyone, including people with liver problems and women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant. you need simple blood tests to check for liver problems. tell your doctor if you are taking other medications or if you have any muscle pain or...
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if the fda approves it, the genetically enhanced salmon could end up on dinner plates in the next two years. >> would you eat a salmon as big as th desk? >> i don't think i would. if you're injecting it with growth hormon doesn't that mean y would be ingesting it as well. >>> bedbugs invade a local public library. we'll tell you where. >>> and our time right now is 5:57. 59 degrees. we'll have weather and traffic together on the ones coming up. stay with us. news 4 continues.
if the fda approves it, the genetically enhanced salmon could end up on dinner plates in the next two years. >> would you eat a salmon as big as th desk? >> i don't think i would. if you're injecting it with growth hormon doesn't that mean y would be ingesting it as well. >>> bedbugs invade a local public library. we'll tell you where. >>> and our time right now is 5:57. 59 degrees. we'll have weather and traffic together on the ones coming up. stay with us. news 4...
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the fda is restricting i use, leading the drug to increased risk of heart attacks. it can be described only for those people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by any other medication. >>> well, tomorrow is national drug take back day. there are more an 4,000 sites where you can drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. according to the dea, 7 million people abuse drugs for nonmedical rposes. >>> got plans for tomorrow? if not, head to the national mall for the 10th annual book festival. it includes appearances by impressive authors. the book festial begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 5:30 tomorrow evening. and i will be there to introce ryan metzler. >> i would lo to go spend the day down there. could spend the year down there. we'll check the weather coming up. right now 72 degrees. it feels very much like a summer morning here in september. >> it does. it's muggy out there. >> it feels more like july than september. we have fog that's bn forming. a little bit of a fog making the full moon a little fuzzy in the west. dewpoint a stmy 70. humidity i
the fda is restricting i use, leading the drug to increased risk of heart attacks. it can be described only for those people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by any other medication. >>> well, tomorrow is national drug take back day. there are more an 4,000 sites where you can drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. according to the dea, 7 million people abuse drugs for nonmedical rposes. >>> got plans for tomorrow? if not, head to the national mall for the...
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. >> now the fda is meeting to decide whether the cold medicines should be available only by escription. experts say if you drink two bottles or more, you can get an irregular heartbeat, seizures, it could even kill you. a survey found emergency room visits related to dex abuse jumped 70% between 2004 and 2008. here's some fod for ought, if you suffer from seasol allergies. certain fruits and vegetables can make your runny nose and itchy eyes even worse. peopleensitive to tree pollen may be sensitive to almonds, app apples and carrots. doctors say sometimes the body reads chemils in certain foods as allergens. >> interesting. > turning now to sports, and lindsay's mom is the one serving lunch with caron butler. >> the theme of this lunch is home. sincee was traded to the wizards in 2005, caron butler had become a fan favorite, known for his big plays on the crt. also for his habit of chewing straws during the game. when the gilbert arenas drama led a dismantling of the team. butler still considers this area home. he agroetd eed to catch me up o old life. so i took him to one of the best
. >> now the fda is meeting to decide whether the cold medicines should be available only by escription. experts say if you drink two bottles or more, you can get an irregular heartbeat, seizures, it could even kill you. a survey found emergency room visits related to dex abuse jumped 70% between 2004 and 2008. here's some fod for ought, if you suffer from seasol allergies. certain fruits and vegetables can make your runny nose and itchy eyes even worse. peopleensitive to tree pollen may...
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they said the fda requires them to put both values on the label. this is because nrition amounts can change after the foods presxard some fat and butter can remain in the popcorn bag after popping which reduces the fat content in the cooked popcorn. the same is true of other foods such as cake mixes, box macaroni and cheese. so both the uncooked and the cooked. if you have a questi you would like us to consider for ask liz, do send it. you can also use this e-mail address to contact us about any story idea that you have. coming up on news4 at 5:00, where does the lottery money go? what is an every cigarette and is it safe? we'll have those answers for you then. >> i've blown some that you were and will pink bubbles in my day. >> most is pink. you're right about staying in the bag. some of the butternd definitely salt stays in there so it would be a bit of a difference. >> they're giving you the cooked and the uncooked. >> we'll see you at 5:00. >>> a company that tracks trends in word usage has just released the top buzz words of the year. to make
they said the fda requires them to put both values on the label. this is because nrition amounts can change after the foods presxard some fat and butter can remain in the popcorn bag after popping which reduces the fat content in the cooked popcorn. the same is true of other foods such as cake mixes, box macaroni and cheese. so both the uncooked and the cooked. if you have a questi you would like us to consider for ask liz, do send it. you can also use this e-mail address to contact us about...
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the fda found filthy conditions at his facility. >> they had manure piles old enough that mag gots were forming. they had rat holes that allowed rats to enter the facilities. >> reporter: deanna arno worked at the plant and blames the government for not doing more. >> i told a usda ifr about it, and she said, well, go back and do your job. >> we tend to chase a foodborne disease after it occurring. >> reporter: the labor secretary called his main operation a sweatsho iowa named him a habitual offender. noo one died, but more than 1,500 people got sick. congress has since learned that wright county egg tested positive for salmonella. 73 of those samples were the exact same train. they did not inude test results in documents he provided congress. today they'll ask why. both companies are the subject every multiple federal investigations. om washington, i'm trac traci potts. >>> lawmakers have been long concerned about the fdaeeds more authority, but regulation to give them authority has been stuck on capitol hill. >>> eight current and former city officials from a low-income l.a. suburb a
the fda found filthy conditions at his facility. >> they had manure piles old enough that mag gots were forming. they had rat holes that allowed rats to enter the facilities. >> reporter: deanna arno worked at the plant and blames the government for not doing more. >> i told a usda ifr about it, and she said, well, go back and do your job. >> we tend to chase a foodborne disease after it occurring. >> reporter: the labor secretary called his main operation a...
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today fda announced it will severely restrict the use of the medication. it can only be for people whose diabetes can't be controlled with any oth immediate indication. the european union took it a step further and pulled it off the market. >>> president obama is in new york today. he was at the united nations today where he urged member nations to work harder to help israel and the palestinians reach a peace deal. the president suggested the palestinians could become members of the u.n. with their own country as soon as next yr. steve handelsmanas our report. >> reporter: thanks. good evening from new york city. a middle east peace deal is still mostly up to the palestinians and the israelis. but go preside obama came up here to the u.n. tie demand that other nations and no just the unitedtates do more to support rael. barack obama is still a star at the u.n. the general assembly was packed. the applause loud. the president offered a starting possible for next year. >> we could have an agreement that will lead to a new member of the united nations. an ind
today fda announced it will severely restrict the use of the medication. it can only be for people whose diabetes can't be controlled with any oth immediate indication. the european union took it a step further and pulled it off the market. >>> president obama is in new york today. he was at the united nations today where he urged member nations to work harder to help israel and the palestinians reach a peace deal. the president suggested the palestinians could become members of the...
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the fda is now considering the request to pull it off the market. >>> meanwhile, the results of a norwegian study may argue over whether mammograms save women's lives. researcher were trying to analyze the impact of a national screening program implemented there in norway themselves found a 10% reduction in death rates among women who received mammograms versus women who hadn't. further analysis shows improvements in breast cancer treatment contribute to the lower death rate. full results are record in the "new england journal of medicine." >>> this sunday we kick off a series of reports on education nation. it will explore, taking an in-depth look at what's working and what's not. >> one program that seem to be getting youngsters a new leash on learning, uses therapy dog to help children become better readers. >> reporter: the unique proach to learning has children barking with joy. sure, they teach books and lessons but they also incorporate man's best friend in a program called r-e-a-d. or reading education assistce dog. >> if you're a hesitant reader, just learning to read, tt you read
the fda is now considering the request to pull it off the market. >>> meanwhile, the results of a norwegian study may argue over whether mammograms save women's lives. researcher were trying to analyze the impact of a national screening program implemented there in norway themselves found a 10% reduction in death rates among women who received mammograms versus women who hadn't. further analysis shows improvements in breast cancer treatment contribute to the lower death rate. full...
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the fda found filthy conditions. >> manure piles old enough that maggots were forming. rat holes that allowed rats to enter the facility. >> reporter: she blames the government for not doing more. >> i told the usda officer about it and she said, well, go back and do your job. >> we try to find the problem aer it occurs. >> reporter: i'm they have been in trouble before. no one died. but more than 1,500 people got sick. congrs has since learned wrightcounty eggs tested positive for salmonella 426 times in the last two years. 73 of those samples were the exact same strain in last month's recall. those test results were not included in documents he supplied to congress. today he'll be asked why. both are the subject of several investigations. tracie potts, nbc news, washington. >>> actress meryl streep stopped by the nation's capitol for a museum for women. the house passed legislation last year that would authorize it. a vote is pending in the nate. >>> chances are you've never quite seen librarians like these. ♪ librarians from the eight branches of the regional libra
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. >> the fda's final decision on the salmon is no expected for several week. >>> coming up, every cell phone has a number. not the phone number. we're talking about how much radiation it emits. >> rerter: hour on our phones, talking, texting, e-mailing, tweeting. while most experts agree there is no conclusive evidence they are dangerous to our health, they do emit radiation. >> the cell phone radiates energy in the form of magnetic waste. >> reporter: he is a professor at george mason university. he said cell phone admit the same kin of radiation that your microwave oven uses to cook food. but what come out of your cell phone is much less powerful than a microwave. >> a cell pho transmits on the order or up to about a watt of power, a microwave oven uses a thousand time that much energy. >> find out more about how much radiation is being emitted from your cell phon tonight, knowing the number on news4 at 11:00. >>> a final check? >> a great day today. it will be great tomorrow. then the heat is on. after a big cool-down, you'll wake up tomorrow morning and it will feel a little bit ch
. >> the fda's final decision on the salmon is no expected for several week. >>> coming up, every cell phone has a number. not the phone number. we're talking about how much radiation it emits. >> rerter: hour on our phones, talking, texting, e-mailing, tweeting. while most experts agree there is no conclusive evidence they are dangerous to our health, they do emit radiation. >> the cell phone radiates energy in the form of magnetic waste. >> reporter: he is a...
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lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that is fda approved to reduce the risk of heart attack anstroke in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. lipitor is backed by over 18 years of research. lipitor is not for everyone, including people withiver problems and women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant. you need simple blood tests to check for liver problems. tell your doctor if you are taking other medications, or if you have any muscle pain or weakness. this may a sign of a rare but serious side effect. dean will never forget what he went through. don't take your health for granted. [ male announcer ] have a heart to heart with your doctor about your risk. and about lipitor. like the new double bacon & cheese omelet sandwich! they're all new. toasty, tay, and made to your order. so come and build your better breakfast today, at subway! from his frere jacques... [ speaking fnch ] [ mom ] ...so he decided to study in paris. ♪ to see french masterpieces with his very own eyes. we even linked our citibank account to his so when his acco
lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that is fda approved to reduce the risk of heart attack anstroke in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. lipitor is backed by over 18 years of research. lipitor is not for everyone, including people withiver problems and women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant. you need simple blood tests to check for liver problems. tell your doctor if you are taking other medications, or if you have any muscle pain or...
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. >>> plus the fight against fa the fda is deciding whether to approve one weight loss drug and pull another one off the market. >>>tonight wednesday's child tells us he ishoping to find a permanent home. he is bright and he loves to cook. >> boy, does he. barbaraharrison invited him to spend some time with professional chefs in pentagon city. tonight she takes to us meet cody. >> reporter: hi, cody. >> how are you doing? >> reporter: great. so good to see you. i hear you like the cook. >> yes, ma'am. >> reporter: we have a treat for you today. we're going tthe ritz-carlton and you'll get to cook with the chefs. they were waiting for us. and inside the chef william rogers and executive pastry chef dallas. they're real chefs, huh? how can y tell? >> the hat? >> reporter: right. they invited us to follow them back to the kitchen where they had the apron and the hat. he said he would like to be a chef. the social worker said cody has talked about becoming a chef. he was excited to have a chance to cook today with real profsionals. she also says after eight years in foster care, cody at
. >>> plus the fight against fa the fda is deciding whether to approve one weight loss drug and pull another one off the market. >>>tonight wednesday's child tells us he ishoping to find a permanent home. he is bright and he loves to cook. >> boy, does he. barbaraharrison invited him to spend some time with professional chefs in pentagon city. tonight she takes to us meet cody. >> reporter: hi, cody. >> how are you doing? >> reporter: great. so good to...
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the fda is nowonsidering an experimental weight loss drug that has fewer side effects in clinical trials, and patients lost an average of 17 pounds a year. >>> 6:27is your time now. 67 degrees. where a man tried to rob a woman while she was just sitting in traffic. >> we're also live on the scene of breaking news in prince george's county where three people died in a violent collision between an suv and an ambulance. >> the cost of the metro line extension to dulles is taking off. and how the cost may be passed to you. america saves on dunkin', amer, with three freshly baked bagel twists for only $3, like our delicious new tomato basil or sweet chocolate chip, so grab three for 3 today. [ ding! ] >>> breaking news. a wrong-way crash between an suv and an ambulance leaves three people dead. good morning andelcome back to "news 4 today," i'm joe krebs. >> and i'm eun yang. it is thursday, september 16th 10. we're going to take a live look outside at 6:30. 68 degrees. the first sight of sunlight out there as the skies are very bright and etty. >> very pretty picture. but there are so clouds
the fda is nowonsidering an experimental weight loss drug that has fewer side effects in clinical trials, and patients lost an average of 17 pounds a year. >>> 6:27is your time now. 67 degrees. where a man tried to rob a woman while she was just sitting in traffic. >> we're also live on the scene of breaking news in prince george's county where three people died in a violent collision between an suv and an ambulance. >> the cost of the metro line extension to dulles is...
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the fda says there is no immediate health risk but infants who drink the affected formula could get stomachaches. parents who want to know i they have the recalled packages should call 800-986-8850 or go to similac.com. >> our time is now 5:37. still ahed, escalating concerns. the government warns terrorists are taking a new stratey. >> plus remembering a remarkable young man. local navy s.e.a.l. who starredon the football field beforefulfilling his dream to serve his country. >> and next that fleeting fall feeling. tom says we could approach me records over the next couple of days. i was dving in northern california. my son was asleep. i really didn't see it coming. i didn't realize i was drifting into the other lane. [ kim ] i was literally falling asleep at the wheel. it got my attention, telling me that i wasn't paying attention. the carit the brakes faster than i could. i had no idea the guy in front of me had stopped short. but my car did. my car did. thanklly, my mercedes did. [ male announcer ] a world you can't predict... demands a car you can trust. the e-class. the best or nothing. th
the fda says there is no immediate health risk but infants who drink the affected formula could get stomachaches. parents who want to know i they have the recalled packages should call 800-986-8850 or go to similac.com. >> our time is now 5:37. still ahed, escalating concerns. the government warns terrorists are taking a new stratey. >> plus remembering a remarkable young man. local navy s.e.a.l. who starredon the football field beforefulfilling his dream to serve his country....
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the fda says they can cause suffocation. >> over the last 13 years, there have been 12 infants that have died in sleep positioners because they've suffocated in the soft cushioning >> more needs to be done before products reach store shelves. >> manufacturers have to make sure that they test their products thoroughly, that they've got good quality control processes in their factories and they look for products that not only meet the safety standards that are in place but a free of hazards from all foreseeable use conditions. >> reporter: for now this sweeping recall as regulators worko keep kids safe. lee an gregg, nbc news. >> fisher-price says the company will replace the toy or send a repair kit to make the toy safe. go to nbcwashington.com and search the word "recall." >>> the head of johns johnson & johnson made an apology to lawmakers today. he said the company left people down with a string of recalls. the panel is looking into problems that forced johnson & johnson to recall millions of bottles of medication since last september. weldon also suggested the company made a serious m
the fda says they can cause suffocation. >> over the last 13 years, there have been 12 infants that have died in sleep positioners because they've suffocated in the soft cushioning >> more needs to be done before products reach store shelves. >> manufacturers have to make sure that they test their products thoroughly, that they've got good quality control processes in their factories and they look for products that not only meet the safety standards that are in place but a...
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the fda is only considering to make dxm cough sup press sants a presiption medication. any action could take mths or even longer. carl? >>> just ahead, the female reporter that was the subject of tauts and cat calls from the players and coaches of the new york jets. she'll speak out in a live interview. bufirst, this is "today" on nbc. >>> just ahead, three shark attack survivors share their incredible stories and explain why they're fighting to protect their attackers. >>> plus, the high school football player that scored the winning touchdown and was brought back from life from a stranger in the fans. li'm luke myers. if you want to be incredible, eat incredible. anncr vo: eggs. the incredible protein. a touch that... yup, there's a new head chef in the kitchen. introducing new quaker mix up creations. does your brefast make you amazing? >>> it's 7:26 on this tuesday, the 14th of september. i'm joe krebs. just a few minutes ago chopper 4 was over the scene of a pedestrian accident at capitol heights. this is at the intersection of central and garrett morgan boulevard.
the fda is only considering to make dxm cough sup press sants a presiption medication. any action could take mths or even longer. carl? >>> just ahead, the female reporter that was the subject of tauts and cat calls from the players and coaches of the new york jets. she'll speak out in a live interview. bufirst, this is "today" on nbc. >>> just ahead, three shark attack survivors share their incredible stories and explain why they're fighting to protect their...
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the fda finally has approved two medical procedures to get rid of fat. one of nthem is a laser called zerona. the way nancy snyderman describes it, it zaps the fat cells. it's like squeezing a grape. the fat cells go into bloodstream and shoot out of your body. >> in two weeks you see results. >> there's before and after pictures which i found pretty surprising. you can see the difference. they had a woman's stomach -- that was -- this is the laser. >> this is the laser. >> it's not for weightloss. it's for sculpting. they say if you're really overweight and it doesn't work -- >> three time a week for two weeks. you know what? per session. you need three sessions. so it's pricey. does the fat come back? >> i don't know if it comes back. usually with lipo if you take it out somhere, it pops up somewhere else. i think you can gain weight back, but i don't think it shifts and moves. i want to know about the cellulite question. >> i'm going to see dr. wexler and i'll ask her that question. >> do we have the before and after of freezing the fat. >> i was walk
the fda finally has approved two medical procedures to get rid of fat. one of nthem is a laser called zerona. the way nancy snyderman describes it, it zaps the fat cells. it's like squeezing a grape. the fat cells go into bloodstream and shoot out of your body. >> in two weeks you see results. >> there's before and after pictures which i found pretty surprising. you can see the difference. they had a woman's stomach -- that was -- this is the laser. >> this is the laser....
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lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that is fda approved to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. lipitor is backed by over 18 years of research. lipitor is not for everyone, including people with liver problems and women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant. you need simple blood tests to check for liver problems. tell your doctor if you are taking other medications, or if you have any muscle pain or weakness. this may be a sign of a rar but serious side effect. dean will never forget what he went through. don't take your health for granted. [ male announcer ] have a heart to heart with your doctor about your risk. and about lipitor. >> good morning. it's 7:26 on this monday morning. i'm joe krebs. it feels like -- looks like what a mday morning feels like right now. rainynd dreary out there. tom joins us with the forecast. >> good morning. we need the rain and it continues to fall here in the metro area. over the last three hours radar showing this rain vancing south to north across wes
lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that is fda approved to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. lipitor is backed by over 18 years of research. lipitor is not for everyone, including people with liver problems and women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant. you need simple blood tests to check for liver problems. tell your doctor if you are taking other medications, or if you have any muscle pain...
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the fda says no evidence of that and some children have suffocated and the warning is not to use sleep positioners at all. >> massive recall. thanks. >>> the washington state woman admitted to putting aci on her own face appeared in court the first time wednesday. peter alexander is in vancouver in washington with the latest. good morning to you. >> reporter: matt, good morning to you. you likely remember this story. bethany storr in that emotional news conference claiming a woman threw acid on her face. later, police tell us she admitted it was all a lie. now, for the first time, we are seeing her without those bandagesthis time standing before a judge. inside this courtroom, bethany storro's severe in stricted burns were finally revealed. a face deep red and scarred with only a small bandage on her nose. in her first court appearance, storro pleaded not guilty to three felony theft charges. last month after lying to the public and police claiming an african-american woman approached her on the street and flew acid on herp fac face, she flooded by the community and raised $20,000 to h
the fda says no evidence of that and some children have suffocated and the warning is not to use sleep positioners at all. >> massive recall. thanks. >>> the washington state woman admitted to putting aci on her own face appeared in court the first time wednesday. peter alexander is in vancouver in washington with the latest. good morning to you. >> reporter: matt, good morning to you. you likely remember this story. bethany storr in that emotional news conference claiming...
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. >>> the fda avandia has been pulled from the market. >>> eddie fisher died overnight because of complications from hip surgery. he was known for his marriages to debbie reynolds and then elizabeth taylor. the father of actress kerrie fisher, eddie fisher was 82 years old. >>> a plane crashed -- hundreds of school children were among those in a crowd of speck todayors. >>> gold meantime hit yet another high this morning. trish reagan is at the new york stock exchange. this can't be a good sign. >> it's a great sign if you own a lot of gold, but the rest of us out there, is not a good sign. one reason is that all of the doom sayers are helping to boost this price up. also theelationship between gold and the u.s. dlar is ver important here. the u.s. dollar has really been getting hit hard. correspondingly then you start to see gold stalling in its price. >>> and finally take a look at this. a woman in montana says she scared off a bear trying to get into her home by throwing a six-pound zucchini at the bear, hitting it on the head, the bear ran off. officials say the unidentified man was pretty
. >>> the fda avandia has been pulled from the market. >>> eddie fisher died overnight because of complications from hip surgery. he was known for his marriages to debbie reynolds and then elizabeth taylor. the father of actress kerrie fisher, eddie fisher was 82 years old. >>> a plane crashed -- hundreds of school children were among those in a crowd of speck todayors. >>> gold meantime hit yet another high this morning. trish reagan is at the new york stock...