Tire linked death toll rises amid Firestone probe
U S government investigators examine 46 deaths potentially tied to Firestone tires, more than doubling a prior tally. NHTSA reports 270 plus complaints and at least 80 injuries linked to tires on Ford Explorers, while Ford and Firestone maintain safety and pursue studies.
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Venezuela
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Ken Zino
Montpelier
OPEC Aims to Keep Oil Prices High in Concert
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits Jiddah after talks with King Fahd and Crown Prince Abdullah on stabilizing oil markets. Officials say OPEC plans to cooperate with non members to sustain stability with a target average price of 25 dollars per barrel.
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Hugo Chavez
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Ali Rodriguez
Saudi Arabia
Disney suit could award triple damages say plaintiffs
Orlando lawyers for two businessmen claim Disney stole their sports complex plans in a 1 billion dollar suit. They may seek triple damages citing strong third quarter profits as support for a 1.5 to 3 billion dollar award. Disney counters the gains came from other divisions and that the World Wide of Sports complex underperformed. The trial nears end as Judge Ted Coleman awaits bypass surgery. witness Steve Wilson testified as liaison between Disney officials and plaintiffs Nicholas Stracick and Edward Russell.
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CanWest Global eyeing Canadian sports teams
CanWest Global and BCE Inc. explore buying a Canadian sports franchise as media groups merge content with broadcasting. Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Blue Jays are listed as potential targets, with talks ongoing and interest from Rogers Communications in the Jays.
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Montreal Impact
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Sherman
Izzy Asper
In Car Internet Use Sparks Safety Debate
Edmonton motorists may soon access customized weather traffic and news in cars as Nortel Networks Telus Mobility test wireless in-vehicle Internet. Critics warn such in car screens could distract drivers and increase crash risk, urging safer designs and limits.
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Hunt
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