HOUSTON - Famed heart surgeon Michael DeBakey, 99, who pioneered now-common procedures such as bypass surgery and invented a host of devices to help heart patients, was presented with the bill that President Bush signed to authorize his Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's top civilian honor. (AP)
CALIFORNIA
New Santa Ana winds pose threat
LOS ANGELES - Forecasters warned yesterday of a new round of Santa Ana winds that they fear could fan further fires across Southern California. The National Weather Service issued "red flag" warnings for fire danger from 3 this morning until this evening in parts of Los Angeles County. (AP)OKLAHOMA
$70m donation for Oral Roberts U.
TULSA - An Oklahoma City businessman said yesterday that he plans to donate $70 million to debt-ridden Oral Roberts University, days after the school's president stepped down amid accusations that he misspent funds to support a lavish lifestyle. Mart Green, founder of the Christian office and educational supply store chain Mardel, said he decided to help after watching media reports about the school, which recently revealed it was $50 million in debt. He never attended the university and doesn't know the Roberts family, he said. (AP)
© Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company.
