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Judge Throws Out Toyota Bellwether Case

Toyota Rolls Out Planned Job Cuts on Melbourne Plant
A U.S. federal judge dismissed on Thursday the first scheduled bellwether case in nationwide litigation alleging Toyota Motor Corp made defective vehicles that accelerated unexpectedly.
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Vera Farmiga, younger sister take on Higher Ground

After Vera Farmiga was nominated for an Oscar for her performance opposite George Clooney in the 2009 film Up in the Air, the actress was offered the chance of a lifetime -- not just to act in a film, but to direct it as well.
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Father Accused of Drowning Sons Apprehended by Dallas Police

A 32-year-old man who allegedly drowned his two sons on the first day of school and led police on a manhunt has been apprehended. Naim Mohammed was caught after a foot pursuit near a neighborhood creek. Helicopters, the SWAT team and dogs were on the ground pursuing the suspect.
Ford, Toyota Team Up

Ford, Toyota Team-up: Companies, Leaders Have Old Ties, Admiration

News that Ford Motor Co. and Toyota will work together jointly to develop a gas-electric hybrid fuel system for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles isn't a big surprise, if one considers the source of how the arrangement came about. Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda crossed paths at an airport. The two company leaders talked, sharing mutual admiration for one another's companies. Talk turned to hybrid vehicles, and plans for the future. Ford is the truck leader, and Toy...
Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally

Ford, Toyota Hybrid: CEOs Mulally, Toyoda Have Long Ties of Affection

News that Ford and Toyota will work together jointly to develop a gas-electric hybrid fuel system for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles is not a big surprise if one considers the source of how the arrangement came about. Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda crossed paths at an airport. The two company leaders talked, sharing mutual admiration for each other's companies. Talked turned to hybrid vehicles, and plans for the future.
Native New Yorker’s Finale Chicken Wing Eating Contest

Native New Yorker?s Finale Chicken Wing Eating Contest Announced

Native New Yorker's "Battle of the Bone", Finale Chicken Wing Eating Contest will be held from noon to 4 pm on Aug. 20. The sports-themed family restaurant franchise announced the finale of the 2011 contest, in which contestants attempt to top each other by eating the restaurant's famed chicken wings.
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Injured Boy Ryan White's Condition Improving

Nine-year old boy from Philadelphia, Ryan White, who became the victim of a hit-and-run incident last week in downtown San Francisco, is recovering and is out of danger, a hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Robots Drive Safer Than Humans, Google Keeps Perfect Driving Record

Robots Drive Safer Than Humans, Google Keeps Perfect Driving Record

Google has been involved in a car accident with another vehicle while operating its automated robot car. The Google Prius was reported to have rear ended several cars including another Toyota Prius. The tech giant claims that the accident occurred while the car engine was switched to manual mode saying the automated robot was not responsible.
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Nine-year Old Hit-and-run Victim Ryan White Battling For Life

Ryan White, a 9-year-old tourist from Yardley, Philadelphia, who became the victim of a hit-and-run incident in downtown San Francisco after watching a baseball game, was battling for his life on Friday night at San Francisco General Hospital.

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