Jump in Auto Recalls Linked to New Models, Technologies March 5, 2014 A surge in new car models, increasingly complex technology and heightened regulatory scrutiny has led to more automobile recalls, particularly... Read More
Buffett’s Railway Backs Costly Oil Transport Safety Standards March 5, 2014 A push by Warren Buffett’s railroad to boost oil-shipment safety is meeting resistance from Hess Corp. and other companies that... Read More
International News China Ministry Preparing Plan for Mandatory Car Safety Seats March 5, 2014 China’s traffic regulator is preparing a proposal to make the use of child-safety seats in vehicles mandatory in the country... Read More
Texas / South Central News Panel Rules BP Spill Claims Don’t Require Direct Harm March 5, 2014 A federal appeals panel ruled Monday that businesses don’t have to prove that they were directly harmed by BP’s 2010... Read More
East News Rhode Island Legislation to Allow Digital Proof of Car Insurance March 5, 2014 Motorists would no longer have to rifle through their glove compartment for proof of auto insurance under legislation pending before... Read More
West News Wyoming Bills Propose to Help Wrongfully Convicted March 5, 2014 Wyoming lawmakers are considering two bills aimed at helping people wrongfully convicted of crimes. The House gave initial backing to... Read More
Texas / South Central News Louisiana Bicycle Crash Deaths Rise to 24 in 2012 March 5, 2014 More Louisiana bicycle riders died in crashes in 2012 than in any year in the preceding decade. The Louisiana Highway... Read More
Midwest News Water Line Insurance Considered in Sioux City March 5, 2014 The City Council in Sioux City, Iowa, has discussed setting up an insurance fund to cover the costs of water... Read More
East News Sandy Fraud Task Force Closes New Jersey Office Location March 5, 2014 Monmouth County’s Superstorm Sandy fraud task force has closed its office in the county’s Bayshore region. In the year since... Read More
Texas / South Central News Debris Cleanup Continues at Historic Arkansas Hotel Destroyed by Fire March 5, 2014 The cleanup continued Monday at the site of the historic Majestic Hotel after city leaders opted to raze the buildings... Read More