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Once inhaled, it is metabolised in the lung and liver, where it is activated by a variety of enzymes called Cytochrome P450 .

Trial of former Va. governor McDonnell to start The Federal corruption trial against former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell and his wife starts Monday.

RICHMOND, Va. In what's expected to be a relatively sensational affair that's expected to last at least a month, the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, begins Monday.

Ten days ago, a Florida jury awarded an eye-popping $23 billion judgment against the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

The No. 1 U.S. tobacco company lacks the one-two punch that Vector brings to the fight.

A look at the gifts and loans former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, received from businessman Jonnie Williams, and some of the favors they did for him and his company dietary supplement company, according to court papers: - A loan to cover expenses of two vacation rental properties in Virginia Beach owned by Bob McDonnell and ... (more)

A look at some of the key events in the corruption case against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen.

While there are risks involved, if the company can take steps in the right direction, there is considerable upside potential.

The retirement of Molson Coors Brewing Co. Chief Executive Officer Peter Swinburn may be bad news for investors betting on a merger between Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and SABMiller Plc.

Howard M. Lorber reports 5.7% stake in Vector Group On July 23, the company granted Lorber an award of 1M shares of common stock subject to performance-based vesting pursuant to the company's incentive plan.

Last week, the nation's second-largest tobacco company announced a complex, $27.4 billion deal to buy the next biggest tobacco corporation, both based in North Carolina.

Editor's note: Paul Goldman is a guest columnist for DecisionVirginia.com. The views expressed below are his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NBC12.

Equity markets have been extremely strong in the past few years. Most of America's largest companies have managed to increase revenue, profitability, and shareholder distributions, sending their share prices to record highs.

Dudley, North Carolina- On July 26th U.S Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and British Members of Parliament Ian Lavery and James Sheridan will participate in a fact-finding delegation to North Carolina tobacco fields to examine human rights conditions in the supply chain of British and American tobacco manufacturers.

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Electronic cigarettes are picking up ubiquity as they have come as an aid to smokers looking to stop smoking.

Investors ca... )--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A' rating on the following Harris County Hospital District revenue bonds: --$104.4 million series 2010; --$199.1 million series 2007... )--The First Bancorp , today announced unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Just one month into the national rollout of MarkTen, Altria Group Inc. is already establishing itself as a leader of the electronic-cigarette segment.

In this article let's take a look at an option for investing in the tobacco sector with British American Tobacco plc , which sells tobacco products in 180 countries.

Editor's note: Paul Goldman is a guest columnist for DecisionVirginia.com. The views expressed below are his own and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of NBC12.