Six more Cases of Asbestos Related Cancer Identified

Six more cases were identified as health officials reviewed data in preparation for proposed study; Officials say they expect to find additional cases as work on the study continues

Workers, State Demand Answers

Travel through the Iron Range in northern Minnesota, and you'll see the land opened up, exposing the red iron ore and taconite deposits that brought jobs and prosperity to the region generations ago.

Health Department Erred in Hiding Cancer Toll

One diagnosis of mesothelioma is a personal tragedy. Several dozen diagnoses, all among men of similar age who worked in the same Minnesota industry, is a serious public health issue.

Husbands' and Father's Clothing Exposed Woman to Asbestos

An Arkansas woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 96 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging she was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from family members' clothing.

Health Commissioner Defends Decision to keep Cancer Death Secret

Minnesota's commissioner of health is defending her decision to withhold information about deaths from a rare form of cancer.

Health Department held info about Miner Cancer

Some health experts are criticizing a decision by the Minnesota Department of Health to withhold information about additional deadly cancers among Iron Range miners.

Health Department withheld Asbestos Cancer Research Findings

Minnesota Health Department failed to promptly disclose a year-old research project that found 35 more than the original 17 Iron Range miners had developed mesothelioma.

Sophie holds on to her Dream

Teenager Sophie Ellis is thought to be the only teenager in the UK for a generation, to have developed a rare cancer in the lung.

Silent Killer claims another Victim

A 73-year-old who died of mesothelioma wrote in a statement that he would regularly watch as youngsters rolled up balls of asbestos and have "snow-ball" fights in the street.

Schools Cut Deal in Sex Abuse Lawsuit

The Autauga County Board of Education and the parents of six children who were touched improperly by a former substitute teacher have reached an agreement in a personal injury lawsuit against the school board.