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Toyota, U.S. Officials Investigate Runaway Prius

Safety regulators and Toyota dispatched teams on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier.

Economists Trim 2011 U.S. Growth Forecast

Economists raised their forecast for economic growth in 2010 in March, the third straight monthly rise, while trimming their growth forecast for 2011.

9/11 Suspects Should Face Civilian Court, U.N. Envoys Say

Human rights investigators called on the Obama administration to prosecute the accused September 11 masterminds in a civilian court.

Tax Soda, Pizza To Cut Obesity, Researchers Say

Researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their weight.

Police: Runaway Toyota Prius Reached 90 mph

The driver of a 2008 Toyota Prius said his car uncontrollably accelerated to over 90 miles per hour on a San Diego County freeway before a California Highway Patrol officer helped him.

Haiti Frees Missionary Held Over Kidnapping

A court in Haiti on Monday freed a U.S. missionary jailed for weeks on charges of kidnapping children in the chaos that followed the country's devastating January 12 earthquake.

Sony To Launch 3D TVs In June, Rivals Samsung

Sony Corp will launch 3D televisions in June, entering an increasingly crowded market that is betting the revolutionary TV will become the next hot product.

Top Court To Decide On Anti-Gay Protests At Military Funerals

The Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide whether constitutional free-speech rights protected anti-gay protests by members of a Kansas church.

Toyota Finds No Flaw With Safety Electronics

Toyota said it had found no flaw with its throttle controls as it seeks to dismiss an external study critical of its electronic safety systems.

Scientists Find Why Sunshine Vitamin D Is Crucial

Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population.