By Shannon Montgomery, THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - The wife of an Edmonton man so severely beaten he could only be identified by a birthmark on his leg said she's furious at having endure a second trial for the man accused of attacking him.

Thoratec Corp., a U.S. company, has developed an implantable pump that can help people with advanced heart failure survive while awaiting a transplant. Dr. Francis Pagani, a University of Michigan cardiovascular surgeon, and Dr.

Women looking for a simple way to avoid their menstrual period could soon have access the first birth control pill designed to let women suppress monthly bleeding indefinitely.

By Stu Bykofsky, Philadelphia Daily News Jul. 24--AS A GATEWAY to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, Philadelphia International Airport ought to be a big welcome sign - Philly's first chance to make a good impression and smile at people.

By ELIZABETH GUDRAIS Journal State House Bureau * The effort comes as Governor Carcieri has proposed cutting $1.3 million from state spending on detoxification and psychiatric services. * * * PROVIDENCE - Leslie Miller didn't think she had a problem.