Toyota is recalling 437,000 hybrid cars worldwide to fix braking problems. Almost a third of those cars are in the United States. Toyota’s president said today that the problems are caused by a software glitch. The repairs will be handled by dealers and will take about 40 minutes for each car.
The White House is trying to change eating habits in the nation's schools.
If you've lost weight, what's a tip you have for everyone else? And what's your eating vice?
"Our kids are eating far more calories that they need, and they're not burning off as many by being physically active.”
— Pediatrician Joseph Thompson
Pennsylvania Democrat John Murtha died Monday at the age of 77. Murtha was a retired Marine Corps officer who became a vocal critic of the Iraq war in 2005. He was the first combat veteran of the Vietnam War to be elected to Congress.
Today First Lady Michelle Obama will announce a campaign to fight childhood obesity. Part of the program will be to introduce healthier food in schools across the country. But will it work?
With Valentine's Day so close, this week's conversation about the workplace tackles the issue of romances with colleagues. Is there a right way to do it? Plus: A blog post by a couple who made it work.
We look at whether we still need Black History Month; Talk to a homeowner who chose foreclosure; And hear your reactions to last night's big game. Also, car troubles continue for Toyota; and this week's news agenda looks at Afghanistan and Sarah Palin.
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