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January 24, 2013

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Today's Headlines National Mitsubishi Recalls 14,700 Electric Cars Globally Over Brakes Mitsubishi Motors Corp said it would recall about 14,700 electric vehicles (EV) globally due to a brake problem unique to the ... NTSB Reviewing Whistleblower Claims in 787 Case The National Transportation Safety Board is looking at issues raised by more than one whistleblower as it investigates battery failures ... Fireman's Fund Using Thermal Imaging Cameras to Identify Hazards in Homes A new imaging technology being deployed by Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. can help reduce the risk of catastrophic damage, injury and loss of ... More National News East Some Shore Towns Eye Sea Walls to Guard Boardwalks As Jersey shore towns spend millions to rebuild boardwalks wrecked by Superstorm Sandy, some are opting for an additional layer of ... Massachusetts Pharmacy Owners Got $16M in Final Months The owners of a Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a fatal meningitis outbreak received more than $16 million in wages and payments as the ... New York City Councilman Plans Hearing on Subway Safety New York City lawmakers are planning to scrutinize subway safety after a string of recent deaths on the tracks. City Council Transportation ... More East News Midwest Minnesota Segway Operator Beats DWI Arrest Again A Minnesota man arrested for drunken driving while operating a Segway scooter has beaten the charges again. The Minnesota Court of Appeals ... Missouri Man Has 2 Vehicles Stolen on Same Day A Kansas City, Mo., man who left his SUV running in a convenience store parking lot not only had that vehicle stolen, but his second car ... 24,000 Pounds of Nickel Stolen From Indiana Business Northern Indiana police are looking for thieves who stole about 24,000 pounds of nickel from a business in Portage using a forklift and a ... FEMA Grants $2M to Help Fix Minnesota City's Wastewater Pipe The Federal Emergency Management Agency is granting $2 million to help repair a 3-foot wastewater pipe damaged by the Duluth, Minn., storm ... More Midwest News Southeast Former Florida Surplus Lines Association Leader Indicted A former executive director and past president of the Florida Surplus Lines Association (FSLA) has been indicted for allegedly embezzling ... Mississippi City Council Adopts Helmet Law for Cyclists Cyclists of all ages in Jackson, Miss., will have to start wearing helmets when they ride or face a $75 fine. The Jackson City Council on ... Tennessee Houses Just Feet From Latest Rockslide A Knoxville, Tenn., homeowner worries that the next rockslide onto the Alcoa Highway could take his house with it. Rick Garrison told ... More Southeast News South Central New Bubble Site Found at Louisiana Sinkhole Officials say 11 new bubble sites have been found in inundated swampland west of an 8.5-acre sinkhole in northern Assumption Parish. The ... Deadline Extended for Isaac Claims Louisiana property owners with flood insurance policies whose homes or other structures were damaged during Hurricane Isaac have another 30 ... More South Central News West Washington Senators to Hear Workers' Compensation Bills The GOP-led Washington state Senate Commerce and Labor Committee will on Wednesday consider five bills intended to save businesses money by ... Lawmakers Announce Deal on Spaceport Legislation New Mexico law will protect spacecraft part suppliers from damage lawsuits by passengers on space tourism flights launched from the state ... Phoenix TV Host Unhurt But Shaken After Purse Snatching Scottsdale, Ariz., police are looking for a man who snatched the purse of a Phoenix television host and fled in an SUV. 3TV reports Lisa ... AmTrust Announces Acquisition of Sequoia Insurance Company New York-based AmTrust Financial Services announced that it has entered into an agreement, pending regulatory approval, to acquire Sequoia ... More West News International Fire Rages Through Historic Istanbul Building Turkey's state-run agency says firefighters in Istanbul are working to extinguish a blaze raging through a historic former mansion that is ... Norway Cheese Fire Shuts Down Road Tunnel A road tunnel in northern Norway will be shut for several weeks after a 27-ton truckload of sweet goat's milk cheese caught fire. Regional ... More International News Connect with Claims Journal Claims Journal TV Markel Motorcycle Examiner Races to Win In an interview with Claims Journal, Mark Hoedel, a claims examiner who handles motorcycle... Watch Now Sinkhole Investigation and Damage Evaluation In this month's Forensic Guide, Dan Barton, geotechnical division manager at Rimkus Consulting... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv

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