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Tarnished Reputation May Cost Toyota Billions

Monday

The cost of Toyota Motor Corp.s two high-profile recalls totaling 9 million vehicles may run as high as $2 billion, analysts in Chicago said.

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New Course for No Child Left Behind

Monday

President Barack Obama is seeking a major overhaul of the U.S. education system, with a shift from an emphasis on testing to an emphasis on

Toyota CEO Breaks Silence, Invites Criticism

Monday

After a week of silence, the boss of the worlds No. 1 automaker finally appeared in public Friday to apologize over massive car recalls, but

Mechanics Gear Up as Recall Gets Under Way

Monday

Technician Ian Phillips wiggled his body into the tight space under the steering column of the Toyota Matrix crossover vehicle Friday. He then worked his

Report: Toyota Ready to Recall Prius in U.S.

Monday

Toyota Motor Corp. will recall its 2010 Prius model in the United States over a fault with its brakes, Kyodo News reported Monday, citing sources

Plenty of Missed Signs on the Road to Recall

Monday

When Peter Boddearts Lexus lurched forward and rear-ended another vehicle in Fauquier County, VA, earning him a police citation, he wrote to federal regulators imploring

USDA Boosts School Lunch Safety

Monday

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced sweeping steps Thursday to assure the safety and quality of food purchased for the National School Lunch Program.

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Botulism Fears Lead to Haifa-Brand Fish Recall

Monday

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of some Haifa-brand smoked fish because the product wasnt eviscerated as required by law.

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More and More Companies Are Keeping Score

Monday

Increasingly, companies are focusing on looking inward, examining intricate details of their own performance through whats known as balanced scorecards. In this approach, small and

Toyota Fix Delayed for U.K. Drivers

Monday

Thousands of anxious Toyota drivers in the United Kingdom were warned they may need to wait weeks for vital repairs. The Japanese car giant said

Cousins-Brand Vinaigrette Recalled

Monday

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Cousins-brand spinach vinaigrette is being recalled because of a labeling error. The FDA said Cousins Products LLC, of

Toyota Kept Prius Issues to Itself

Monday

Toyota has known about brake problems in its popular Prius for some time, going so far as to fix it in new production vehicles, but

Confusion and Fear at Toyota Dealerships

Friday

Toyota drivers are feeling mounting confusion and frustration as they attempt to fix their recalled cars. And Toyota dealers are under the gun as they

Report Raised Red Flags on Toyota in 2007

Friday

Federal regulators uncovered stark evidence that some Toyota cars were troubled by acceleration issues more than two years ago. But neither the governments safety agency

Canada Eyes Barcode Fix to Medication Errors

Friday

A project involving drugmakers, suppliers, hospitals and safety groups was launched Wednesday to promote the use of barcodes to identify drugs, with the goal of

Recall Investigation Could Spark New Inquiry

Friday

Could there be a ghost in some of Toyotas high-tech machines? Thats the question hanging over the leading Japanese automaker, even after the recall of

Software Blamed for Prius Braking Woes

Friday

Without issuing a recall of its iconic Prius hybrid vehicles, Toyota on Thursday said a software glitch is to blame for braking problems in the

FDA Seizes Adulterated Pet, Human Food

Friday

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it seized more than 1,500 cases of human and animal food products stored in Wisconsin under unsanitary conditions.

Toyota President Shuns Media as Crisis Grows

Friday

As Toyotas recalls spread to at least 7.6 million cars across five continents, company president Akio Toyodas only public comments on the matter have consisted

Accountability, Empathy Lacking in Toyota Reaction

Friday

Faced with an unprecedented recall of millions of vehicles and rivals swooping in on its customers, the public relations machine at Toyota Motor Corp.one of

Questions Abound over Toyota's Recall Response

Friday

Its the worlds largest automaker, an industry leader in developing hybrid models and other fuel-efficient cars, and now Toyota Motor Corp. can add something else

Auto Regulators May Face Pressure to Investigate

Thursday

Toyota has been in the spotlight for recalling millions of U.S. vehicles for gas pedals that might stick open for different reasons, but government safety

Billion-Dollar Battle Ahead for Toyota

Thursday

Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a multibillion-dollar hit to its brand image and reputation for high quality in the wake of its disastrous recall and

Despite Fix, Toyota Faces Some Uncertainty

Thursday

Toyota, the worlds largest carmaker struggling to eliminate questions surrounding millions of its vehicles, announced a fix Monday to stop gas pedals from possibly sticking

Aviation Safety Reforms Lag Despite Promises

Thursday

Key safety reforms have not been implemented nearly a year after 50 people died in the crash of a regional airliner near Buffalo, NY, despite

Tests Prove Link to Pepper in Salmonella Outbreak

Thursday

Tests have shown the same strain of salmonella that sickened more than 200 people in at least 42 states has been found in black pepper,

Toyota Dealers Extend Hours to Fix Faulty Pedals

Thursday

Toyotas dealers, who have started to repair defective gas pedals in millions of U.S. vehicles, are extending hours, making house calls and offering other services

Recalls Issued for Toy Gun Sets, Pasta Products

Thursday

About 9,600 toy gun sets made in China and sold at Dollar General stores have been recalled because the orange tips on the end of

Toying with Wii-Based Improvement

Thursday

Ready to give up on that New Years resolution to get in shape? If so, dont sell your Nintendo Wii on eBay just yet. Ming

Hospital Exec: Staff Ignored Policy as Patient Died

Thursday

A senior executive from Aria Health, owner of the Northeast Philadelphia hospital where Joaquin Rivera died in November as he waited for emergency treatment, said