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Goodyear Recalls Tires That Federal Government Says Had High Failure Rate
An investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reviewed claims that when installed on some R.V.s, the tires failed, leading to crashes that killed...
Disney Apologizes After Employee Thwarts Marriage Proposal
A man had been planning for months to pop the question at Disneyland Paris, but the employee instead snatched the ring and ushered the couple...
Several Jif Peanut Butter Products Recalled Over Potential Salmonella
The J.M. Smucker Company said it initiated a voluntary recall and advised consumers to dispose of some potentially contaminated products.
Pilots Contend With Record Number of Laser Strikes, F.A.A. Says
When a laser pointer reaches a cockpit, it can disorient or “completely incapacitate” a pilot, said the agency, which recorded more than 9,700 such cases...
After Five Weeks, Container Ship Is Freed in the Chesapeake
A year after the Ever Given became lodged in the Suez Canal, the Ever Forward, operated by the same company, ran aground in the Chesapeake...
In a First, Google Goes After Puppy Fraud in Court
The company’s first consumer protection lawsuit, filed Monday, claims a Cameroon man tricked would-be buyers using Gmail and other services.
Jean-Marc Vallée, Director of ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ Dies at 58
Known for his naturalistic approach, the Canadian-born filmmaker transformed true stories into award-winning dramas.
Carlos Marín, a Member of Il Divo, Dies at 53.
Known for his broad vocal register, he was part of a quartet that helped make popular the genre of operatic pop, or “popera.”
Demaryius Thomas, Ex-Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, Is Found Dead
Mr. Thomas, 33, played as a wide receiver in the National Football League for 10 seasons and helped lead the Broncos to victory in the...