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Feds Shut Down East Coast Bus Service After Fatal Crash
"This is the first serious accident" involving SkyExpress buses, the company said in a statement released through its media liaison, Gail Parenteau. "The bus driver has never before been involved in an accident." The company's drivers have been cited
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:16A
Jet crash deaths were accidental
The deaths of five men killed when a private jet crashed into a house in Kent were accidental, an inquest jury has decided. The Cessna ploughed into a house in Farnborough on 30 March 2008 shortly after taking off from nearby Biggin Hill airport en
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:16A
Troy man saves woman in burning car
AP TITTABAWASSEE TOWNSHIP — A quick-acting motorist from Troy pulled an unresponsive woman from a burning car following a crash in Saginaw County, authorities said. Jessica Dore, 28, of Bay City may have experienced blood sugar problems before her car
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:16A
Toyota recalls early Prius hybrids to repair loose power-steering nut
The single minor accident suspected of being related to the problem was reported in the US, according to Toyota Motor Corp. The latest recall from Toyota, which has taken hit to its reputation from massive recalls worldwide, affects 48000 Prius
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:16A
At least one injured in two-vehicle crash near entrance of White Pine Middle
to medics transporting her to an Mobile Medical Response ambulance. The driver of the pickup did not appear injured and was able to move the vehicle from the center of the road. It is not yet known what led to the crash or if either driver was cited.
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:16A
Reese Witherspoon to receive MTV Generation Award
AP Entertainment Writer FILE - In a May 3, 2011 file photo, US actress Reese Witherspoon arrives for the UK film premiere Water For Elephants at the Westfield centre in west London. MTV says Witherspoon will receive its Generation Award
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:16A
Worker Injured in Plant Fire Dies, 2 Critical
Both the Tennessee Occupational Health and Safety Administration and the US Chemical Safety Board are investigating. The plant employs about 175 people making metal powders. A January accident killed two and a March accident injured one.
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:15A
Driver crashes pickup into Alameda bar
McNiff said the 63-year-old woman, who lives in Alameda, showed no signs of impairment when officers arrived at the scene. She may have lost consciousness as a result of a medical condition, McNiff said. But he also noted that the accident, which drew
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:15A
The CBO verdict: RyanCare or 'Mediscare'
Only four Republicans in the House and four in the Senate have voted against adoption of US Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to end Medicare as we know it and replace with a private voucher plan. Congressional Republican leaders have also made it clear that they
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:14A
Five killed in Pakistan helicopter crash
The accident took place around 10.30 am local time shortly after the helicopter took off from Dera Ghazi Khan city, near the Indus river in central Pakistan. The chopper crashed into the river near the town of Layyah while on its way to Peshawar.
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:14A