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Drug Maker To Offer Abuse-Resistant Hydrocodone
WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of OxyContin says it has completed testing of an abuse-resistant version of the painkiller hydrocodone, a surprise development that could derail sales of the recently launched Zohydro, which has been heavily criticized for lacking such safeguards.
John Kerry To Meet Russian Minister During London Trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says he will travel to London to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (SEHR'-gay LAHV'-rahf) on Friday in a last-ditch bid to avert a new crisis over Ukraine.
Former Chris Christie Aid Wants Judge To Retract Subpoenas
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A key figure in a political payback scandal involving New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's administration has arrived in court in a bid to quash a subpoena she says carries the risk of self-incrimination.
Texas Jail Inmates Get Sick Smoking Synthetic Pot
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — Five inmates at an East Texas jail have been hospitalized after smoking a synthetic marijuana cigarette that was smuggled into the lockup.
US Wholesaler Sales Off By 1.9% In January
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale businesses in January suffered their steepest sales drop in nearly five years, yet they continued to increase their stockpiles. This suggests that companies expect the economy to roar back after experiencing an abrupt winter slowdown.
Poland Moving Towards Shale Gas Exploration To Lessen Dependence On Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's prime minister says the government has adopted a draft law designed to speed up shale gas exploration and reduce dependence on Russian supplies.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty To Threats Against President Obama
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A northeastern Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to posting an online threat to kill the president.
US Employers Add More Jobs In January
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers advertised slightly more jobs in January than in December, a sign that hiring should remain steady in coming months.
California Debating On Regulating ‘Driverless Cars’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's Department of Motor Vehicles is wading into the complex question of how to regulate the use of cars that rely on computers — not people — to drive them.
Grain, Cattle And Pork All Higher On Chicago Board Of Trade
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly higher Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.