A new trial date has been set for former University Medical Center chief Lacy Thomas, a week after a District Court judge declared a mistrial.
CANCUN, Mexico — The producer of “Pimp My Ride” and formerly of “Survivor” was released from Mexican custody early Friday, but remains under investigation after his wife’s body was found in the sewer of a swanky Cancun resort, a state official said.
Wynn Resorts Thursday canceled plans to build a $600 million stand-alone casino in Philadelphia, four days after company chairman Steve Wynn met with the city’s mayor and submitted renderings of the proposed project.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy served notice Thursday it will appeal a move by federal regulators to delay decisions on terminating the Yucca Mountain project.
MONTCOAL, W.Va. — Rescue teams trekked far enough into a ruined coal mine early Friday to see that no one had used a chamber where four missing miners could have sought refuge, further dimming hopes of anyone else surviving an explosion that killed 25. The teams encountered smoke and, fearing fire, had to turn back before they could check a second chamber – the last chance for the four miners’ survival.
NEW YORK — Daytime superstar Oprah Winfrey will be moving to nighttime to host a show on her new cable channel. Oprah’s Next Chapter,” an hourlong show, will release Winfrey from her talk-show format for conversations and travel around the world.
LOS ANGELES — Michael “Big Mike” Lynche didn’t get the big boot on “American Idol.” The soulful 26-year-old was saved Wednesday by the judges. Lynche was praised for his R&B take on “Eleanor Rigby” during Tuesday’s performance, but he still received the fewest viewer votes. “We have decided we’re going to see you next week,” Simon Cowell declared.
