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HOUSTON – A prominent cardiologist testifying in Merck & Co.’s federal trial over Vioxx accused the drugmaker of engaging in scientific misconduct, suppressing clinical evidence and stifling medical discourse as it promoted the painkiller. Dr. Eric Topol, chairman of the cardiovascular medicine department of the Cleveland Clinic, called certain aspects …

WASHINGTON – As Iran (search) appears to move closer to resuming nuclear activities, support has been quietly building in Congress for new U.S. sanctions, including penalties that could affect multinational companies and this country’s foreign aid recipients. The legislation would put the United States on a more confrontational course than …

LOS ANGELES – They were everybody’s favorite “real” family: The parents fought, they lived in a seemingly normal house, they looked like people we know and they made us laugh. After nine seasons, 12 Emmy Awards and consistently high ratings, CBS’ “Everybody Loves Raymond” (search) said goodbye Monday night. Star …