Victims File Complaint Today Confirming Patient Safety Issues Related …

Press Conference Today at noon, ACGME office, street level front doors: 401 N Michigan, Chicago IL, 60611 a copy of the complaint will be available to any members of the press who attend the conference. Contact: Nalini M. Rajamannan, 312-498-9496 CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2017 / Christian Newswire / -- Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Medicine Residency training program exposed physicians in training to unauthorized testing of heart valve devices in hundreds of unknowing patients from 2004 to the present.

Conyers exits role on Judiciary Committee amid scandal

Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in Congress. In a statement, the 88-year-old lawmaker made clear he would prefer to keep his leadership role on the committee, which has wide jurisdiction over U.S. law enforcement, from civil rights and impeachment of federal officials to sexual harassment protections.

Enterprise Bank VP, former refugee Malone joins 3rd District race

Bopha Malone, a vice president at Enterprise Bank in Lowell who came to the United States as a Cambodian refugee when she was 9, told The Sun she is running for Tsongas' seat in Congress, becoming the 12th Democrat in the race. "My parents instilled in me the value of hard work and perseverance, and through hard work, I was able to have my American dream," Malone, 36, said.

State Senate race candidates draw big-name support

With less than two weeks left before the Dec. 5 special election, state Senate candidates are ramping up their campaigns with visits from notable Democratic and Republican leaders in a final effort to win over voters. Standing on the tired floorboards of a Whitney Street warehouse Saturday morning, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced to a gathering of campaign volunteers that she was supporting Democrat Sue Chalifoux Zephir as the next senator for the Worcester Middlesex District.

On Moore, Trump chooses agenda over GOP repulsion

President Donald Trump said Sunday that electing a Democrat as Alabama's next senator "would be a disaster," making clear the success of his legislative agenda outweighs widespread GOP repulsion at the prospect of seating Republican Roy Moore, who is dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct. The allegations, including claims that the 70-year-old Moore sexually assaulted or molested two teenage girls while he was in his 30s, have made the Dec. 12 election a referendum on "the character of the country" that transcends partisan politics, said GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, as the party establishment cringed at Trump's latest intervention in the closely contested race.

Seeking 3rd District seat, Gifford hires senior Tsongas staffer to lead campaign

Rufus Gifford, the former U.S. ambassador to Denmark now running to succeed U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, has hired a longtime Tsongas staffer to manage his campaign, hoping the deep in-district experience gives him an edge in a crowded race. Ben Martello, who most recently oversaw management of Tsongas's district offices as executive director, is now serving as campaign manager for Gifford, the candidate announced in a Monday press release.

McCain is back in Arizona for Christmas, will miss tax vote

Republican Sen. John McCain, who is battling brain cancer, is back home in Arizona after being treated for a viral infection and will miss the vote on the GOP tax bill. The 81-year-old senator was admitted last week to Walter Reed Medical Center, where he was dealing with the side effects of his treatment for cancer.

Quantum3D Announces Support for Prepar3D and X-Plane

Quantum3D , Inc., a leading provider of training and simulation solutions for government and commercial applications, today announced that it will be demonstrating MANTIS integration with both Prepar3D and X-Plane in its booth at the I/ITSEC conference in . This new capability allows users to upgrade the visual capability of these two popular low-cost simulator software packages to support up to FAA Level 5 fixed wing and rotary wing Flight Training Devices .

New superfood trends for 2018 revealed

Back to the grind: Trump, Barron and a windswept Melania arrive back at White House after five days in Florida for Thanksgiving Terminally ill mother who killed her disabled daughter to prevent her 'from ending up in an institution' is found dead alongside pills and a suicide note which said she was 'tired' of fighting PICTURED: Naya Rivera mugshot released after actress charged with domestic battery as it's revealed star was 'arguing over child' with husband Donald Trump is 'furious' with Ivanka for saying Roy Moore is 'going to hell for preying on children' and doubles down on his support for the embattled Senate candidate Shocking new details emerge in mysterious death of American boy, 16, who was raped and murdered in Paraguay after drinking mushroom tea with friends on luxury estate Civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton says he will help jailed rapper Meek Mill like he helped Tupac ... (more)

Watchdog official sues over Trump appointment

The deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the Trump administration on Sunday to block the president's appointment of Mick Mulvaney as interim director of the agency. The deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the Trump administration on Sunday to block the president's appointment of Mick Mulvaney as interim director of the agency.

Ballots to take shape as Illinois candidates begin filing today

Though it seems like it's been going on for months, Illinois' election season hits an important milestone today as the official lineup of candidates begins to take shape. Candidates for Congress, Illinois governor and other statewide offices, the Illinois legislature and county offices can begin filing their nominating petitions today.

Tens of thousands stranded as Bali volcano closes airport

Indonesia authorities raised the alert for the rumbling volcano to highest level on Monday and closed t... . A family on a motorcycle passes by the Mount Agung volcano erupting in the background in Karangasem, Indonesia, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017.

Sen. Al Franken back at work, a ashameda amid groping claims

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust. The Democrat spoke to a handful of Minnesota media outlets on Sunday in the first interviews he's granted since being swept into a nationwide tide of sexual misconduct allegations.

Sen. Al Franken back at work, ‘ashamed’ amid groping claims

In a Nov. 15, 2017 file photo, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., speaks during the Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Franken has agreed to talk with a handful of Minnesota media outlets on Sunday, Nov. 26, marking his first interviews since the Democrat was swept into a nationwide tide of sexual harassment allegations.

Rival sides square off over succession at U.S. consumer finance agency

A battle over who should run the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the coming months was set for court as Obama-era holdovers sought to maintain their control over a powerful watchdog which President Donald Trump is seeking to curb. File Photo - Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney waits to testify before a Senate Budget Committee hearing on FY2018 Budget Proposals on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 25, 2017.