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  • Recalls

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:35:13 GMT
    BREAKING: DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler decides to go along with government request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps.
    Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.

  • Sunday, June 16 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-17 01:50:50 GMT
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters worked Sunday to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history. The
    With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters worked Sunday to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-06-13 13:00:04 GMT
    Honda is recalling more than 18,000 cars to fix problems with the brakes. The recall affects more than 13,000 Acura RSX compact cars from 2006 and the Honda S2000 sports car from the 2006 and 2007 model
    Honda is recalling more than 18,000 cars to fix problems with the brakes.

  • Honda is recalling more than 18,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems with the brakes.
    Honda is recalling more than 18,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems with the brakes.

  • Possible recall for Honda

    Monday, June 10 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-06-10 14:46:09 GMT
    U.S. safety regulators are trying to figure out if Honda needs to recall some older Odyssey minivans. Officials say the vehicle's air bags can inflate without a crash. The investigation covers 320,000
    U.S. safety regulators are trying to figure out if Honda needs to recall some older Odyssey minivans.

  • Newly released statistics show Ohio's economy grew slightly last year for the third consecutive year.
    Newly released statistics show Ohio's economy grew slightly last year for the third consecutive year.

  • Thursday, June 6 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-06-06 12:17:22 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler is recalling nearly 435,000 Jeep SUVs to fix air bag and transmission fluid leaks. The automaker will recall more than 254,000 Patriots and Compasses from 2010 through 2012 in
    Chrysler is recalling nearly 435,000 Jeep SUVs to fix air bag and transmission fluid leaks. The automaker will recall more than 254,000 Patriots and Compasses from 2010 through 2012 in the U.S. to fix an air bag problem.

  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:38 AM EDT2013-06-05 09:38:37 GMT
    TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems. The recall applies to about 233,000 Prius
    Toyota is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems. The recall applies to about 233,000 Prius vehicles made between March and October 2009 and about 9,000 Lexus HS250h models made between June and October 2009.

  • Toyota Motor Corp. says it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.
    Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.

  • Tuesday, May 28 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-28 19:53:12 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) - The federal government is investigating Ford F-150 pickups with EcoBoost engines after drivers reported that the engines lost power during acceleration.    The government estimates around
    The federal government is investigating Ford F-150 pickups with EcoBoost engines after drivers reported that the engines lost power during acceleration.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:25:51 GMT
    U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the engines in three Chrysler models can stall without warning. The probe covers more than 192,000 Chrysler 300C luxury cars, Dodge Charger
    U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the engines in three Chrysler models can stall without warning.

  • A Michigan school district that says it can't afford to pay its teachers is closed for another day as officials plan to declare a financial emergency.
    A Michigan school district that says it can't afford to pay its teachers is closed for another day as officials plan to declare a financial emergency.

  • Saturday, April 27 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-04-28 01:50:24 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) - Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Fit Sport small cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a problem with the electronic stability control system. The recall affects cars from the 2012 and 2013
    Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Fit Sport small cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a problem with the electronic stability control system.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-04-14 01:32:02 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Louisiana-based meat packing company has expanded a recall of meat products because of possible bacterial contamination. No illnesses have
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Louisiana-based meat packing company has expanded a recall of meat products because of possible bacterial contamination. No illnesses have been reported

  • Thursday, April 11 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-04-11 19:45:37 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) - Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide because of defective air bags that can send shrapnel flying into the passenger
    Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide because of defective air bags that can send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment.

  • Thursday, March 28 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-03-29 02:31:23 GMT
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Rich Products Corp. has announced a voluntary recall of its Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas and other Farm Rich products because of a possible contamination with E. coli bacteria. The
    Farm Rich products recalled over E. coli fears

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-03-14 14:46:55 GMT
    A cat food recall was issued for several Diamond Pet Foods products in 25 states. The products in question were recalled over a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1). The vitamin is essential to cats for
    A cat food recall was issued for several Diamond Pet Foods products in 25 states. The products in question were recalled over a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

  • Thursday, February 21 2013 6:08 AM EST2013-02-21 11:08:46 GMT
    Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling some packages of its Special K Red Berries cereal because the boxes might contain fragments of glass. This is according to an announcement from the company.
    Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling some packages of its Special K Red Berries cereal because the boxes might contain fragments of glass.

  • Did someone say let it snow?
    Did someone say let it snow? Areas of central and southern Ohio have gotten more snow already this winter than all of last season.

     

  • Friday, January 4 2013 11:10 AM EST2013-01-04 16:10:36 GMT
    General Motors is recalling nearly 55,000 vehicles because they can roll away even if the ignition key is in the off position or removed. The recall affects certain 2013 models of the Chevrolet Silverado,
    GM is recalling nearly 55,000 vehicles. The company says they can roll away even if they are off and the key is out.

  • Thursday, December 27 2012 7:09 AM EST2012-12-27 12:09:52 GMT
    WASHINGTON (AP) - Four national retailers have agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the
    Four national retailers have agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners.

  • Wednesday, December 12 2012 3:34 PM EST2012-12-12 20:34:10 GMT
    Honda is recalling more than 800,000 minivans and SUVs in the U.S. because they can roll away even though drivers have removed the key.    The recall affects 318,000 Honda Odyssey minivans and 259,000
    Honda is recalling more than 800,000 minivans and SUVs in the U.S. because they can roll away even though drivers have removed the key.

  • Monday, December 10 2012 1:14 PM EST2012-12-10 18:14:16 GMT
    DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford will update software on 2013 Escape SUVs and Fusion cars to fix a coolant problem that can cause fires.    Last month the automaker recalled more than 89,000 of the vehicles
    DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford will update software on 2013 Escape SUVs and Fusion cars to fix a coolant problem that can cause fires.    Last month the automaker recalled more than 89,000 of the vehicles

  • Thursday, December 6 2012 4:31 PM EST2012-12-06 21:31:53 GMT
    The government is taking action against the makers of a portable baby recliner called the Nap Nanny after five infant deaths.    The Consumer Product Safety Commission filed an administrative complaint
    The government is taking action against the makers of a portable baby recliner called the Nap Nanny after five infant deaths.

  • Ohio Sen. Rob Portman will head to North Dakota this Friday to speak to Republicans there.
    Ohio Sen. Rob Portman will head to North Dakota this Friday to speak to Republicans there.

  • Sunday, December 2 2012 10:41 AM EST2012-12-02 15:41:01 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) - Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 89,000 new Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans because the engines can overheat and catch fire. The company says the 2013 vehicles have 1.6-liter engines
    DETROIT (AP) - Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 89,000 new Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans because the engines can overheat and catch fire. The company says the 2013 vehicles have 1.6-liter engines

  • Friday, November 30 2012 4:23 PM EST2012-11-30 21:23:50 GMT
    Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has halted production of generic cholesterol drug Lipitor while it investigates how tiny glass particles got into dozens of batches of the drug that were recalled in November.
    Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has halted production of generic cholesterol drug Lipitor while it investigates how tiny glass particles got into dozens of batches of the drug that were recalled in November.

  • Health

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:07:47 GMT
    The Great Gatsby recently took the box office by storm, and now you have a chance to spend an evening living the grand lifestyle, and the best part about it is that you'll be helping others! The fourth
    The fourth annual "Cocktails for the Cure" is this Thursday at the Toledo Country Club. The party will feature an evening of "Gatsby Glamour."

  • Monday, June 17 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:36:46 GMT
    DALLAS (AP) - Susan G. Komen for the Cure has a new CEO. The breast cancer charity announced the appointment of Judith A. Salerno on Monday. Salerno replaces Nancy Brinker, the charity's founder, who
    Susan G. Komen for the Cure has a new CEO. The breast cancer charity announced the appointment of Judith A. Salerno on Monday. Salerno replaces Nancy Brinker, the charity's founder, who announced last summer she would step down following an onslaught of criticism.

  • Sunday, June 16 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-06-16 14:23:53 GMT
    DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Department of Health says flu cases this past season were the most since it began keeping count. Stats show that 5,200 Ohioans were hospitalized with the flu from September
    The Ohio Department of Health says flu cases this past season were the most since it began keeping count. Stats show that 5,200 Ohioans were hospitalized with the flu from September last year through mid May.
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