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March 12, 2010

GM’s Lutz says hybrids, electrics are future
GM’s Lutz says hybrids, electrics are future

WARREN, Mich. - General Motors’ retiring vice chairman says GM will keep making big trucks and SUVs because U.S. buyers demand them.


March 11, 2010

Postal Service parent agency urges go-slow approach
Postal Service parent agency urges go-slow approach

WASHINGTON (AP) - Although the Postal Service is free to cut services and close locations as it sees fit, the Postal Regulatory Commission is urging the service to give residents more advance notice and take into consideration their concerns and comments.


March 10, 2010

Bank of America ends overdraft fees on debit cards
Bank of America ends overdraft fees on debit cards

NEW YORK (AP) - It could be the beginning of the end of overdrawn accounts linked to debit cards.


March 09, 2010

Toyota’s latest headache? A runaway Prius
Toyota’s latest headache? A runaway Prius

Toyota’s newest headache arrived at the El Cajon dealership on the back of a tow truck. and its owner came too.. to talk about his close call on a San Diego freeway.

Manufacturer expands pet food recall
Manufacturer expands pet food recall

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nature’s Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food because of concerns over salmonella.


March 08, 2010

Complaints to BBB Up Nearly 10 percent in 2009
Complaints to BBB Up Nearly 10 percent in 2009

A new report shows consumer complaints rising across the country and the state.

Eastern NC restaurants almost tomato-less
Eastern NC restaurants almost tomato-less

Dept. of Agriculture: $15 worth of tomatoes a year ago will cost $25 today

Gas prices rising - again
Gas prices rising - again

We’ve seen gas prices spike over the last month.


March 05, 2010

Frigid Fla. winter is bad news for tomato lovers
Frigid Fla. winter is bad news for tomato lovers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tomato lovers could soon be out of luck as a frigid Florida winter takes a toll on the state’s tomato crop.

Starbucks giving customers more buzz for their buck
Starbucks giving customers more buzz for their buck

PHOENIX (AP) - Sometimes a grande just isn’t grand enough.


March 04, 2010

On Your Side: Tax season is here. How about free file?
On Your Side: Tax season is here. How about free file?

Tax season is here and there’s help if you’re looking to ease your fear of filing.

FDA taking action against deceptive food labeling
FDA taking action against deceptive food labeling

The Food and Drug Administration is taking action against deceptive food labeling.
The FDA says several big baby-food makers and other companies make inaccurate or exaggerated nutrition and health claims.
CBS’s Michelle Gielan has more.


March 02, 2010

Postal Service’s emerging model: Never on Saturday
Postal Service’s emerging model: Never on Saturday

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Postal Service is increasing the pressure for dropping Saturday home delivery as it seeks to fend off massive financial losses.


February 28, 2010

Kroger recalls 2 onion soup and dip mixes
Kroger recalls 2 onion soup and dip mixes

CINCINNATI (AP) - Kroger Co. is recalling two onion soup and dip mixes because of possible salmonella contamination.


February 25, 2010

Toyota pledges to take safety `to the next level’
Toyota pledges to take safety `to the next level’

WASHINGTON (AP) - Toyota’s chief executive is wrapping up his apology tour of Washington.


February 24, 2010

Toyota chief: Electronics not to blame for problem
Toyota chief: Electronics not to blame for problem

WASHINGTON (AP) - Toyota’s president is telling a congressional hearing there is no problem with the electronics of Toyota vehicles despite suggestions from some safety experts that there is a connection to unwanted acceleration.


February 23, 2010

Toyota’s US president apologizes for failures
Toyota’s US president apologizes for failures

    WASHINGTON (AP) - The president of Toyota’s U.S. operations is apologizing for the company’s slow handling of sudden acceleration problems in its vehicles.


February 22, 2010

Alert for Twitter users, hackers stealing usernames and passwords
Alert for Twitter users, hackers stealing usernames and passwords

Security experts are warning of yet another phishing attack on Twitter.


February 17, 2010

More RI-made salami products recalled
More RI-made salami products recalled

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (AP) - Federal officials say Rhode Island-based Daniele International is expanding its recall of salami products that may be contaminated with salmonella.

Toyota probing Corolla power-steering problems
Toyota probing Corolla power-steering problems

TOKYO (AP) - Toyota’s quality control executive says the automaker is looking into possible power-steering problems with the Corolla subcompact, the world’s best-selling car, and is considering a recall.


February 15, 2010

Gov’t: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since 2000
Gov’t: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since 2000

WASHINGTON (AP) - The government has received new complaints alleging 34 deaths in Toyota vehicles due to sudden acceleration since 2000.

Wal-Mart to sell Live Nation tickets in stores
Wal-Mart to sell Live Nation tickets in stores

Abington, MA (AP) - Getting concert and event tickets could move from the computer screen to the checkout line.


February 12, 2010

Kroger, Shell make deal for gas discounts
Kroger, Shell make deal for gas discounts

CINCINNATI (AP) - The Kroger Co. and Shell Oil are combining forces to offer gas discounts for grocery shoppers at Shell stations.


February 11, 2010

VW recalls 200K cars in Brazil over wheel problem
VW recalls 200K cars in Brazil over wheel problem

SAO PAULO (AP) - Volkswagen is recalling nearly 200,000 cars in Brazil because of a problem with their rear wheels that could cause them to come loose and fall off.


February 10, 2010

More trouble for Toyota: New complaints from Corolla owners
More trouble for Toyota: New complaints from Corolla owners

Federal safety officials say they’re now looking into complaints from Corolla owners.

Honda adds 437,000 cars to global air bag recall
Honda adds 437,000 cars to global air bag recall

TOKYO (AP) - A recall over air bags that started with a few thousand vehicles 15 months ago has ballooned to include nearly 1 million Hondas.


February 09, 2010

Cribs recalled after 3 deaths
Cribs recalled after 3 deaths

WASHINGTON (AP) - Government safety officials are recalling drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants.

Toyota announces another major recall
Toyota announces another major recall

Toyota announced another major recall today…this one involving its flagship Prius. After days of headlines over failing brakes, the company made its move, weathering another blow to its reputation. Alexis Christoforous has the latest.

Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally
Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally

TOKYO (AP) - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world’s largest automaker.


February 08, 2010

Gas prices nudge downward
Gas prices nudge downward

Gas prices in our state are on their way down.

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