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Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker....
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NATO warns Afghans to keep their 'heads down'
KABUL (AP) -- NATO and Afghan officials on Tuesday urged Taliban militants holding a southern town to lay down their arms and warned civilians there to "keep your heads down" as U.S. and Afghan troops prepare their first major offensive of the U.S. troop surge....
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Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- The head of the Iran's atomic agency said Iran would not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West provides the fuel it needs for the Tehran research reactor....
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Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform....
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Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A second major storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore power and shovels were in short supply....
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Weekend snow wreaks havoc in Pa., more expected
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tens of thousands of people are still without power across Pennsylvania as yet another winter storm bears down on the snow-weary region....
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Weekend snow wreaks havoc in Pa., more expected
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tens of thousands of people were still without power across Pennsylvania on Monday as yet another winter storm bore down on the snow-weary region....
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Striking western Pa. teachers to return
PENN HILLS, Pa. (AP) -- Striking teachers at one of the Pittsburgh area's largest school districts are scheduled to return to class Wednesday, weather permitting....
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Philly snow record on tap with new storm this week
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Another huge snowstorm is expected to smack the Philadelphia area this week and make it the snowiest winter on record in the city....
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NYC-to-NE Pa. rail project stuck in neutral
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) -- You still can't get there from here....
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Former Philly officer to be charged with murder
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A murder warrant was issued Monday against a former Philadelphia police officer accused of fatally shooting a neighbor during an off-duty altercation in November....
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Colorado Springs sells 9 FREX buses for $1.44M
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- The city of Colorado Springs has sold nine surplus buses from its FREX service from Denver-to-Colorado Springs for $1.44 million....
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Former Philly officer to be charged in shooting
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Philadelphia police officer accused of fatally shooting a neighbor during an off-duty altercation in November....
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Opinion Poll
Given the intensity of the snowfall Friday night and Saturday, are you satisfied with what state and local road crews were able to do with their resources clearing streets and roads? <More Info>
Yesterday's Poll
Do you agree with ACLU’s Vic Walczak that “Sexting” should not be criminalized?