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Highway deaths drop to lowest levels since 1950s
The Transportation Department said Thursday that its projections show traffic deaths declined nearly 9 percent in 2009 to fewer than 34,000. That's the lowest level since 1954.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:38:10 GMT

Toyota facing possibility of criminal charges amid recalls
Congressional probes, mushrooming lawsuits and a federal probe into reporting of acceleration defects have raised the risk of criminal charges for Toyota .

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:37:33 GMT

Rally Protests against Potholes in Bulgarian Capital
Protesters dressed as mummers, or "kukeri" with a sing that in rhyme derides the fact that Sofia streets are so with ridden with potholes that drivers are left with no safe space for driving.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:36:57 GMT

NJDOT Launches Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign
" New Jersey Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Jim Simpson joined NJDOT road crews on Route 46 in Teterboro on Wednesday to kick off the springtime pothole repair season.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:35:44 GMT

175-year-old home razed: Historic Olin House in Franklin Township was owned by Akron
The city of Akron razed a 175-year-old piece of Portage County history this week when crews demolished the Olin House in Franklin Township, one of about 42 properties countywide on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:35:34 GMT