Sep 3rd, 2008 · Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was out with a group of wildlife specialists — and a camera crew — to see an Amur tiger, the world's biggest cat, trapped by researchers. When the tiger escaped, Putin grabbed a tranquilizer gun and quickly shot and sedated the tiger. His heroic deed — he saved the day and the television crew — was the top story on the evening news.
Jul 21st, 2007 · Vice President Dick Cheney assumed the powers of the presidency while President Bush was sedated for a routine medical procedure Saturday morning. Cheney spent his 2 1/2 hours as acting president in the small bayside town of St. Michaels, Md.
May 13th, 2007 · Two immigrants claim federal agents at a Los Angeles detention center forcibly drugged them while attempting to deport them. They've obtained medical records that appear to confirm their accounts. U.S. Customs and Immigration say that, on occasion, forced sedation is necessary. From member station KQED, Rob Schmitz reports.
Jan 5th, 2006 · Prime Minister Ariel Sharon could be sedated for up to 72 hours following emergency surgery for a massive stroke, hospital officials said Thursday.