Safety

FDA chief renews push for specialty pharmacy rules

By MATTHEW PERRONEAP Health Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) - The head of the Food and Drug Administration renewed her push Wednesday for new laws to help police pharmacies like the one that triggered a deadly meningitis outbreak, even as members of Congress expressed little interest in cooperating

Possible Hagel pick raises concerns in Senate GOP

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's possible pick of Republican Chuck Hagel to run the Pentagon raises serious concerns among some of his former Senate colleagues, who question his pronouncements on Iraq, Israel and the Middle East. The reservations

Armored backpacks and a rush on guns after Conn.

By BRADY McCOMBS and BRIAN SKOLOFFAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The reaction to the deadly Connecticut school shooting can be seen at gun stores and self-defense retailers across the nation, with anxious parents buying armored backpacks for children and firearms enthusiasts stocking up on

Hyundai recalls Velosters over shattering sunroofs

By The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) - Hyundai is recalling about 13,500 Veloster hatchbacks in the U.S. because the vehicle's sunroof can shatter and cause injuries. The recall affects cars from the 2012 model year. Hyundai says it knows of no crashes from the problem, but five people have