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Japan Plans Age Limits, Tougher Tests for Nuclear Plants (Wall Street Journal)
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After the Fukushima disaster, Japan plans much more stringent tests for nuclear plants.
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Oddly Mild Winter Leaves Much of U.S. on Thin Ice (Laredo Sun)
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The mild weather has hurt business for ski resorts while partially frozen lakes pose risks to hockey players and ice fisherman.
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Woman Sues Honda in Unlikely Place: Small Claims Court (Associated Press)
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Rather than going for a class-action lawsuit, a woman sued the automaker in small claims. A win could set off a firestorm of small claims cases.
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Airplane Deaths Hit Record Low (Huffington Post)
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With two deaths for every 100 million passengers, flying commercial has never been safer.
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BP Still Wants Halliburton to Pay for Whole Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup (CNN)
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BP and Halliburton remain at odds over which company is responsible for the Gulf oil spill.
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Police Line-of-Duty Deaths Up 13 Percent (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
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Law enforcement deaths in the line of duty are up 13 percent this year. For the first time since 1997, more officers died in shootings than in traffic accidents.
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Ex-NFL Players Sue Over Concussions (ESPN)
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Twenty-three ex-pros have sued the National Football League over severe and permanent brain damage they may have suffered as players.
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Disaster Losses Hit Record Level in 2011(Wall Street Journal)
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Japan's tsunami and insuing nuclear disaster, earthquakes in New Zealand, floods in Thailand and a series of severe tornadoes in the U.S. all contributed to $350 billion in disaster losses.
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Digital Healthcare Data Raises Risk of Breaches (New York Times)
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While many are hoping that electronic healthcare data can help doctors make diagnoses and find cures quicker, it could lead to more security concerns.
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After Thai Floods, Companies Reconsider Risk (Forbes)
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In the wake of Thailand flooding, technology companies are reassessing how they handle catastrophes.
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Transportation Board Recommends Full Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving (CNN)
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The National Transportation Safety Board recommends a nationwide ban after nearly 3,100 people died from distracted driving last year.
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Settlement Reached in Chinese Drywall Case (Reuters)
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The settlement, which could range from $800 million to $1 billion, serves as a cautionary tale to American builders.
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Risk of Identity Theft Goes Up For Business Travelers (USA Today)
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Experts say data theft goes through the roof on the road.
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Ford Recalls 129,000 Cars, Wheels Might Fall Off (Pocono Record)
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A tough year for the automotive industry just keeps getting toughter, as Ford announced it will recall Ford Fusions and Mercury Milans because of deficient wheels.
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Lousiana Policyholders Leave $270 Million Unclaimed (The Times-Picayune)
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The state imposed assessments after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to help pay off bonds issued by the state-run insurer of last resort -- but policyholders have left $270 million unclaimed.
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