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Fisker Karma Batteries to be Replaced by A123 Systems for $55M

A Fisker Karma drives.
A123 Systems Inc., the manufacturer of the Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries used in the Fiske Karma range extended electric car, will replace defective battery modules and packs at a total cost of $55 million, the company announced Friday.
Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney Heart Transplant: Did He Get Special Treatment?

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is recovering from a heart transplant he underwent on Saturday morning. The 71-year-old politician received a heart from an anonymous donor and is now in the intensive-care unit of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va.
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Bonnie Miller: What Was She Texting When She Walked Off Pier?

If a text told you to walk off a pier, would you? Numerous news reports confirm that texting while driving is dangerous, but for 45-year-old Bonnie Miller, it turns out that texting and walking is dangerous. An ABC News affiliate reported that on Monday at 9:30 p.m. police, firefighters and the coast guard were called to the south pier in St. Joseph, Michigan after a woman fell off a pier.
Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Nears Bankruptcy As Debt Downgraded by Moody’s

Moody's downgraded more than $2.5 billion of Detroit's municipal debt as the city continues to struggle through a prolonged fiscal crisis and the state debates the possible installation of a financial advisory panel or an emergency manager to administer the finances of Michigan's largest city.
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney

Illinois Primary 2012: Romney Has Much To Lose Tuesday

Despite his insurmountable lead in delegates, a loss on Tuesday could be a major symbolic setback for the front-runner's campaign. As one political consultant put it: If Santorum wins, the question will arise: How can Romney beat Obama?
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Sweet 16 Basketball Bracket: NCAA March Madness Tournament Full Schedule March 22, 23

The NCAA March Madness men's basketball tournament has just 16 teams left on its bracket, the Sweet 16, to compete at four sites in the nation on March 22 and March 23. So far, all four number one seeds -- Michigan State, North Carolina, Syracuse and Kentucky -- will compete in the regional semifinals before moving the Elite 8. Here is the full schedule of Sweet 16 games in the NCAA March Madness tournament for March 22 and March 23.

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