Obama budget would end crucial produce safety testing program
The proposed budget would ax the Agriculture Department's Microbiological Data Program, ending nationwide testing of high-risk produce for Salmonella E coli and Listeria. Officials warn tainted foods could reach stores without this tool to trace outbreaks and recalls.
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Feds seek curb on high tech dashboards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposes voluntary guidelines to curb in car dashboards dished with text messages GPS images and calls. Rules would disable distracting devices unless the vehicle is parked with exceptions for safety alerts and navigation systems designed for in motion use.
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Prison fire exposes dysfunction in Honduras jail disaster
In Comayagua a fatal blaze killed 355 inmates as guards and prisoners faced chaos with 800 plus detainees in 10 blocks. One set of keys and few on duty slowed rescue while survivors praised a nurse inmate who opened locks and freed others.
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