Winter Storm Watch for northern CT; Winter Storm Watch for southern CT. Snow expected to start in the predawn hours Wednesday and get heavier during the afternoon and evening hours ending around midnight. 6-12" expected; more in southern CT, less in northern Ct.
TOKYO (AP) - Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. "I don't see Toyota as an infallible company that never makes mistakes," President Akio Toyoda said at a news conference Tuesday. "We will face up to the facts and correct the problem, putting customers' safety and convenience first."
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Businesses slashed wholesale inventories sharply in December, a much weaker showing than expected and a troubling sign that companies are still too pessimistic about the economy to begin restocking shelves on a sustained basis....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A congressional hearing into Toyota's massive recalls has been postponed because of a snowstorm expected to hit the capital beginning Tuesday....
NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. Army soldiers launched a preliminary operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan....
The Rush Limbaugh Show is the most listened to radio talk show in America, broadcast on over 600 radio stations nationwide. It is hosted by America's Anchorman, Rush Limbaugh, also known as: America's Truth Detector; the Doctor of Democracy; the Most Dangerous Man in America; the All-Knowing, All-Sensing, All-Everything Maha Rushie; defender of motherhood, protector of fatherhood and an all-around good guy.
Every day across America, Clark Howard's voice is heard on more than 150 radio stations advising consumers how to save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off.
It's more than just a motto for Clark; it's a way of life. As a successful entrepreneur, radio host, TV personality and best-selling author, the Atlanta-based multimedia magnate is dedicated to helping Americans of all means get ahead in life.
Dave Ramsey offers life-changing financial advice as host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by nearly 4 million listeners each week on more than 400 radio stations throughout the United States.
The three-hour live radio talk show focuses on life, love and relationships, and how they happen to revolve around money.
No need to cross state lines to get the big-jackpot lotto tickets. Dozens of states will begin selling both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets on Sunday, moving the U.S. a step closer to having a national lottery. Powerball, with drawings on Wednesday and Saturday is already on sale in Connnecticut,. Now customers in the state will be able to buy Mega Millions tickets, for drawings on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Federal consumer safety regulators have announced the recall of ``The Princess and The Frog'' pendants sold at Walmart stores because of high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, an unprecedented action that reflects concerns of an emerging threat in children's jewelry.
Federal health officials announced the recall of 2 million medical needles Tuesday because of a risk they can push bits of silicone into patients' bodies. The Food and Drug Administration said Japanese manufacturer Nipro Medical Corp. has voluntarily recalled its Exel/Exelint Huber needles manufactured betweenJanuary 2007 and August 2009.
State police are warning grandparents of reports in at least four towns recently of the so-called "grandson scheme" targeting elderly persons. The scammer pretends the individual's grandson has been arrested and needs money.
Starting Monday, and running through at least the end of April, Connecticut consumers who buy certain energy-efficient appliances will be able to apply for rebates under a Department of Energy program using federal stimulus funds. Rebates for "Energy Star" appliances range from $50 dollars for refrigerators, freezers or room air conditioners to $500 for centralair conditioning.
Drivers travelling through downtown Hartford or on the Berlin Turnpike may notice something different for the next month. Through February 24th, the white lights from the Connecticut Light and Power beacon in Berlin and the Northeast Utilities headquarters building downtown will be red. The aim is to draw attention to the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" women's heart health program.