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Toyota to replace 4 million gas pedals that could jam

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:43:51 -0500

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats.

Obama hails US-India ties amid talks with Singh

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:00:35 -0500

Seeking firmer footing for U.S.-India relations, President Barack Obama tried to calm India’s fears about Asian rival China, salving bruised feelings in the world’s largest democracy with an elaborate state visit and assurances of India’s “rightful place as a global leader.”

Obama to outline US climate goals at Copenhagen

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:26 -0500

Dousing rampant speculation, President Barack Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen next month and spell out U.S. goals for curbing greenhouse gas emissions at a widely anticipated, high-stakes global climate summit.

Obama to address nation on Afghanistan Tuesday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:04:14 -0500

President Barack Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Studies: Fighting global warming reduces diseases

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:14:22 -0500

Cutting global warming pollution would not only make the planet healthier, it would make people healthier too, newly released studies say.

Impatience with Obama trade policy grows

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:03:14 -0500

The third anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Colombia free trade pact came and went this month with the Obama administration still negotiating the fine print, Congress showing little interest and business groups frustrated by the lack of action on trade deals.

Evening gowns, saris at Obama's first state dinner

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:06:59 -0500

Traditional evening gowns and vibrantly colored saris mixed with banded-collar dinner jackets and tuxedos at President Barack Obama's first state dinner.

Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest list

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:07:13 -0500

Celebrities, major Democratic fundraisers and prominent Indian businessmen were among those scoring coveted invitations to President Barack Obama's first state dinner.

Consumer group warns about toy hazards

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:44:24 -0500

Holiday shoppers should look out for toy hazards such as small parts, loud sounds, soft plastics and lead contamination, consumer advocates warned Tuesday.

Feds: Phila. plot to buy weapons for Hezbollah

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:26:17 -0500

A grand jury in Philadelphia indicted four men Tuesday for an alleged plot to support the Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah through illegal schemes, including buying the group more than a thousand machine guns.