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Toyota recalling Prius, other models in Japan

Prius drivers in Japan and the U.S. have complained of a short delay before the brakes kick in — a flaw Toyota says can be fixed with a software programming change.  Toyota said Tuesday it is recalling 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose details of its global plans for a fix.




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Early Priuses may have braking issues

After initially downplaying complaints by owners that 2010 Prius brakes could release unexpectedly, the troubled Japanese manufacturer acknowledged last week that it had quietly instituted a “fix” to solve the problem with the sedans that it has built since sometime in January.How far back do potential braking problems with the Toyota Prius go? The answer may be much further than believed, and could involve vehicles dating back to the 2005 model-year.




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Seats at premium on planes, trains out of D.C.

Feb. 8: The mid-Atlantic braces for even more snow after a giant winter storm buried much of the region over the weekend. NBC's Tom Costello reports.  (Nightly News)Forecasters predict more snow for the Mid-Atlantic, starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday as airlines warn travelers more flights would be canceled.




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Hoarse Who Dat Nation savors Saints’ victory

People lined up by the hundreds to buy Monday’s Times-Picayune, which hollered “AMEN!” from its front page. The Saints’ Super Bowl victory was a prayer answered in this struggling city, and New Orleans itself seemed different for it.




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Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., dies at 77

Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., was a close ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In 2006, she endorsed him to become majority leader, but Democratic caucus members ultimately chose another lawmaker for the job. A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77.




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GOP cool to Obama call for health talks

Polls show that many Americans feel President Obama and his congressional allies have not sought enough GOP input on the stalled health care reform legislation.Republicans gave a chilly reception Monday to President Barack Obama's invitation to discuss health care in a bipartisan, televised setting later this month, part of the White House effort to revive the stalled legislation.




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Rosenthal: Saints win with aggressive ‘ambush’

Saints players Anthony Hargrove and Malcolm Jenkins celebrate the recovery of an onside kick. Aggressive plays like that were one of the reasons New Orleans won Super Bowl XLIV, writes Gregg Rosenthal.Rosenthal: New Orleans is a city that understands what it means to live in the moment. On Sunday night, in the first Super Bowl appearance in the Saints’ 43-year history, they played in the moment. They coached in the moment. And they won it all as a result.


‘Did yesterday really happen?’ Brees asks wifeDrew Brees turned to his wife when he woke up and asked: "Did yesterday really happen?" The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts.
Top-ranked Kansas survives major test at Texas

Kansas center Cole Aldrich, right, prepares to shoot while guarded by Texas center Dexter Pittman during the Jayhawks' victory Monday.Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night and the Jayhawks easily handled an opponent that a few weeks ago was supposed to challenge them for the Big 12 title.


Carter’s 48 points help Magic beat Hornets

Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Sean Marks on Monday.Vince Carter scored a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night.


No. 4 Villanova bounces back vs. No. 5 W.Va.

“You have guys asking where the toughest place to play is, and hands down for me, it’s West Virginia,” said Scottie Reynolds, who had averaged nine points in three previous games against the Mountaineers, including two losses in Morgantown. Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 on Monday night.


Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgerySEATTLE (AP) -The Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month.
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Toyota recalling Prius, other models in Japan

Prius drivers in Japan and the U.S. have complained of a short delay before the brakes kick in — a flaw Toyota says can be fixed with a software programming change.  Toyota said Tuesday it is recalling 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose details of its global plans for a fix.


Early Priuses may have braking issues

After initially downplaying complaints by owners that 2010 Prius brakes could release unexpectedly, the troubled Japanese manufacturer acknowledged last week that it had quietly instituted a “fix” to solve the problem with the sedans that it has built since sometime in January.How far back do potential braking problems with the Toyota Prius go? The answer may be much further than believed, and could involve vehicles dating back to the 2005 model-year.


Dow industrials close below 10,000Concern about mounting debt in Europe has pushed the Dow Jones industrials below 10,000.  The Dow closed below the psychological barrier for the first time in three months.
Doritos’ ‘House Rules’ ad is tops with users

A young man lays down the law to his mom’s date in the Doritos ad.For a second straight year Doritos let the public create its Super Bowl ads. And evidently the public knows what the public wants.


Toyota’s powerful friends in WashingtonToyota has friends in high places in Washington, including some of the very people now investigating the Japanese automaker.
McItaly burger controversial in home country

Italian Agriculture Minister Luca Zaia, center, is defending his sponsorship of McDonald's new all-Italian burger amid criticism that he was selling out to multinationals and sacrificing Italy's culinary reputation.  Italy's agriculture minister defended his sponsorship of McDonald's new all-Italian burger Monday amid criticism that he is selling out to a multinational corporation.


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