Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. Company President Akio Toyoda made the recall announcement today at a press conference. Toyoda says safety for customers is "our foremost priority." Today's recall affects models that went on sale last year, including more than 130,000 in the United States. It's the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.
State lawmakers could vote this week on a plan to help bail out the troubled city of Lawrence. A spokesman says the House Ways and Means Committee may "take quick action" Tuesday after a hearing on the bill that would give Lawrence $35million to help balance its books. The bill could come up for a House vote Wednesday. The Senate plans a Thursday session.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston has raised $15.1 million in its flagship annual appeal, the same as the previous year. Church officials said Monday that they were pleased because the money was raised during a recession, and the total number of individuals who contributed was up slightly.
It's the start of what's shaping up to be a very crowded campaign season in Massachusetts.On Tuesday, candidates hoping to run in the 2010 elections can pick up nomination papers from the secretary of state. All statewide offices are up for grabs, as are seats in the state Legislature and U.S. House. Already, five candidates have announced their intention to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick.
Testimony continued Monday in the trial of Nicole Chuminski, accused of setting the April 6, 2008 South Boston fire that killed her ex-girlfriend's two daughters, ages 3 and 14. On Monday, an acquaintance of Chuminski testified that she showed up at his apartment shortly before the fire and complained bitterly that Anna Reisopolous had humiliated her by stealing a pocketbook at a family wedding they had attended together.
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