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US investigates Honda minivans for air bag trouble

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 10th

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - U.S. safety regulators have added about 320,000 older model Honda Odyssey minivans to a widening probe of faulty air bags that affects at least three automakers and more than 2 million vehicles. Front air bags on the Honda Motor Co. minivans from the 2003

Bangladesh says 7 failed to check doomed factories

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 10th

By FARID HOSSAINAssociated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Bangladesh has suspended seven inspectors it accuses of negligence for renewing the licenses of garment factories in a building that collapsed in April, killing more than 1,100 people, a top Labor Ministry official said Monday. The official

Lawyers slam demolition work at Pa. collapse site

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 9th

By RON TODTAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Attorneys for four people suing over the collapse of a downtown building that killed six people last week lambasted the demolition work after surveying the site Sunday. Lawyers and consultants walked gingerly on piles of debris, indicating to

Operator in Philly collapse deaths in custody

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 9th

By MARYCLAIRE DALE, MICHAEL RUBINKAM and KATHY MATHESONAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A heavy equipment operator who is accused of being high on marijuana when a downtown building collapsed onto a thrift store, killing six people, is in custody after surrendering to face charges in the deaths

Lewiston Man Shot In Leg While Driving

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 8th

WAHA, Idaho (AP) - Northern Idaho officials say an 18-year-old Lewiston man was shot in the leg while driving when his .22-caliber pistol in the passenger seat discharged. The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office tells the Lewiston Tribune that Stone R. Andersen told officials he was alone in the

After storm deaths, search on for perfect warning

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 8th

By SEAN MURPHYAssociated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The average tornado warning in the 1980s went out only after a twister was on the ground. Continuing advances in storm prediction have since enabled forecasters to warn people before a funnel cloud is upon them, giving them precious time to seek

Nuclear Plant Closures Shows Industry's Struggles

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 8th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The decision to close California's San Onofre nuclear plant is the latest setback for an industry that had seemed poised to grow. In Wisconsin, a utility shuttered its plant last month after it couldn't find a buyer. In Florida - and now California - utilities decided it

Nuclear plant closures show industry's struggles

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 8th

By RAY HENRY and MICHAEL R. BLOODAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - The decision to close California's San Onofre nuclear plant is the latest setback for an industry that seemed poised for growth not long ago. In Wisconsin, a utility shuttered its plant last month after it couldn't find a

Nuclear plant closures show industry's struggles

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 8th

Nuclear plant closures show industry's struggles

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 8th