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Foot sidelines Dolphins' Brown for rest of season

Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury — again. Complete Story...

Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

Ravens' Nakamura breaks ankle on opening kickoff

Ravens safety Haruki Nakamura broke his right ankle on the opening kickoff of Monday night's game at Cleveland.

Ovechkin: Extended absence report was a joke

Alex Ovechkin says he was joking when he told a reporter over the weekend that he could be out more than a month.

Jets prepare for life without RB Washington

Leon Washington's versatility makes him difficult for opponents to defend against, and even tougher for the New York Jets to replace.

Wizards' Jamison to miss 8-13 games with injury

Antawn Jamison's ailing shoulder will keep him off the court well into the regular season.

Illinois player carted off field on backboard

Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman was placed on a backboard, carted off the field and taken to a local hospital after feeling numbness in one of his arms during the first half of Saturday night's loss at Indiana.

Swiss skier Lara Gut out until January

Swiss skier Lara Gut has had more surgery on her dislocated right hip and is not expected to race until a month before the Vancouver Olympics open Feb. 12.

NFL investigating Browns running back's injury

Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini said he's cooperating with the NFL in its investigation into rookie running back James Davis' mysterious season-ending shoulder injury.

Meissner withdraws from Grand Prix events

Former world and U.S. champion Kimmie Meissner has withdrawn from her two Grand Prix events because of knee problems.

Finnish skier Sandell badly injured in crash

Finnish Alpine skier Marcus Sandell has had his left kidney removed in a hospital in Innsbruck, Austria, after badly crashing during a training run on the nearby Pitztaler glacier.

Back injury limits Vikings’ Peterson in practice

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was limited in practice Wednesday with a back injury.

NFL fines Jets, Mangini for Favre coverup

The NFL assessed $125,000 in fines to the New York Jets and former coach Eric Mangini on Wednesday for violating the league's rules on injury reporting with former quarterback Brett Favre last season.

Mangini: NFL hasn't asked me about Favre injury

Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini said he has not been contacted by the NFL in its investigation about a possible injury-report cover up while he was with the New York Jets.

Jets GM says he made mistake handling Favre injury

New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum admitted Thursday the team should have disclosed Brett Favre's torn biceps tendon on mandatory weekly injury reports over the final third of last season.

Yanks' Rivera has groin injury; could be out days

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has soreness in his left groin, an injury that could sideline him into the weekend.

Casey lists himself probably for Deutsche Bank

Given the choices from an NFL injury report, Paul Casey listed himself as probable for the Deutsche Bank Championship this week as the world's No. 3 player tries to cope with a rib injury.

Patriots QB Brady has sore shoulder after hit

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a sore throwing shoulder, the result of a crushing hit by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.

Pole vault champ Hooker hurts leg ahead of worlds

Australian Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker is uncertain for the world championships because of a leg injury.

Giants' Johnson has torn rotator cuff

At least Randy Johnson is able to maintain his sense of humor, even as his pitching future this season is in doubt.

Padres 2B Eckstein strains hamstring

San Diego Padres second baseman David Eckstein left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a strained right hamstring and is listed as day to day.

Clinton's injury still limiting her work schedule

One week after surgery to repair a broken right elbow, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday had not resumed a full work schedule at the State Department, officials said.

Hillary Clinton to have surgery on broken elbow

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expects to have surgery soon to repair a broken elbow she suffered in a fall in the State Department garage.

Penguins' Gonchar tore MCL during NHL playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar played the final two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a partially torn right medial collateral ligament, a major injury that can sideline an athlete for months.

Teacher allegedly tosses stapler, hitting student

A Philadelphia school teacher is under investigation for allegedly throwing a stapler that struck a student in the head. The mother of a 15-year-old boy said she took him to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he received four stitches in his forehead Friday afternoon.

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Man believed he was a ninja-impaled by fence spike
Source: spdblotter.seattle.gov

On 11/16/09, at approximately 11:15 p.m., an officer was doing an area check for a victim of an assault in the 600 block of 7 Av when she came across a male screaming for help, as he was impaled on the top of a metal fence.

Celebs Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey's Foundation Reaches Out to Desiree Jennings, Woman Disabled by Reaction to Flu Shot
Source: myfoxdc.com

There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot. Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause.

Blizzard recovering from injury
Source: ironmountaindailynews.com

- The albino deer at City Park in Iron Mountain is being watched more closely after receiving a leg injury recently.

Boston Mayor Hospitalized After Knee Surgery
Source: thebostonchannel.com

BOSTON -- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will be in the hospital for at least four days following knee surgery after a fall at his son's Hyde Park home Sunday night.

Have you been injured by a vaccine? Contact HRSA to file your claim
Source: HRSA

On October 1, 1988, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-660) created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).

Spinal injuries up among troops
Source: USA Today

Afghan insurgents are using roadside bombs powerful enough to throw the military's new 14-ton, blast-resistant vehicles into the air, increasing broken-back injuries among U.S. troops.

Man in dog sex case allowed to leave home
Source: Breaking News

In Florida, sex with a dog (or any other animal) is perfectly legal — as long as you don't hurt the dog.

Sorcerers casting spells on Cristiano Ronaldo
Source: expatica.com

A sorcerer claims credit for the ankle injury carried by the footballer and says he has been paid by a scorned woman to ruin his career.

Poll: Have you been forced to put off medical treatment due to a lack of insurance?

I'm curious as to what the news would be on newsvine. I know a lot of people who don't have insurance myself included do whatever they can to avoid going to a hospital even if it means bearing through some pain.

Limbaugh: "I don't believe anybody in this country is dying because of a lack of health insurance"
Source: Media Matters for America

A new study shows that a lack of health insurance is associated with nearly 45,000 deaths in the United States each year -- or one death every 12 minutes. Just don't tell that to Rush Limbaugh.

Sanford Hurt In Bicycle Accident
Source: WYFF4.com - Local News

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has had his hands full with an Ethics Commission investigation of his aircraft use, as well as his revelation of a year-long affair with a woman in Argentina. Now his hands are really hurting.

Custard Creams can kill: Official
Source: The Register (UK)

A disturbing probe into the potential for apparently innocent biscuits' ability to do harm has revealed that an astounding 25 million Brits have been injured while indulging in some light coffee/tea break snack action, with 500 victims requiring hospital treatment.

Woman in wheelchair fights boy over ball
Source: The Boston Globe

A woman in a wheelchair was arrested for allegedly assaulting a boy over his soccer ball.

Lakers' Gasol has surgery on non-shooting hand
Source: Yahoo! News

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain's national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks.

Race crash 'decapitated' lad is back on track
Source: The Sun Newspaper Online

A BOY "decapitated" in a crash during a junior car race has amazed doctors by returning to the track. Chris Stewart, 14, looked odds-on to die after his skull and neck were separated.

Poor Mr. Factcheckme...We Burned His Nipple With Nair!

Ouch! He was up all night in pain. He thought his nipple was on fire. He slathered aloe all over himself in the dark. It didn't work. But he did stick to the sheets.

Two injured when awning falls
Source: muskogeephoenix.com

Two women were taken to Muskogee Regional Medical Center after an awning fell from a building on South Main Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Wounded Airman, wife use lessons from adversity to help others
Source: The Air Force News Service

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- A wounded Airman and his wife plan to use the lessons they've learned about marriage and friendship through military service and adversity to help servicemembers who might be struggling after deployment or injury.

Michael Jackson gets the Anakin treatment
Source: jazz-from-hell.blogspot.com

I'd seen a still photo of the accident here and there over the years, but it looks way worse on film...

Cow attack sparks damages concern
Source: BBC News

Farmers have expressed disappointment and concern at a legal ruling in favour of a walker hurt when she was attacked by cows as she crossed a field.

No good deed goes unpunished department: Men trying to help turtle cross road hit by car
Source: New Zealand Herald

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Michigan - Police say two men were seriously injured when they were hit by a car as they tried to help a turtle crossing a road.

Secretary Clinton Fractures Elbow In Fall
Source: CNN

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fractured her right elbow Wednesday during a fall, State Department officials said.

Hurt during flight turbulence, she's paralyzed
Source: msnbc.com

Sylvia Tena was in an airplane bathroom when the plane hit severe turbulence and dropped several thousand feet. She hit the ceiling and broke her neck, and now she's paralyzed from the chest down. But there is hope: "I started moving my toes," she said Tuesday.

Hurt during flight turbulence, she's paralyzed
Source: msnbc.com

Sylvia Tena was in an airplane bathroom when the plane hit severe turbulence and dropped several thousand feet. She hit the ceiling and broke her neck, and now she's paralyzed from the chest down. But there is hope: "I started moving my toes," she said Tuesday.

The Most Bizarre X-Ray Pictures You've Ever Seen!
Source: anorak.co.uk

YOU know those X-Rays of people who have been impaled on something hideous, or have had something unusual growing in them? Well, here are the most memorable:

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