Firefighters rescue man trapped in grease vent of empty California eatery
A man trapped in a grease duct at a vacant California restaurant was rescued after spending two days there, covered in oil and unable to move, authorities said.
Recall adds 65,000 Toyota, Lexus vehicles to Takata airbag case
Toyota has announced another recall to replace airbag inflators or airbag assemblies in about 65,000 vehicles.
California proposes ‘texting tax’ to pay for low-income phone service
State regulators in California have proposed a plan to charge cellphone users a monthly fee for sending text messages — a text tax — to subsidize programs.
Window washer falls to death at Trump hotel in Las Vegas
A window washer fell to his death at the 64-story Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Hawaii Air National Guard pilot rescued after ejection
A civilian Hawaii National Guard pilot participating in a military exercise ejected from a small jet Wednesday in Hawaii.
Del Monte recalls fiesta canned corn over under-processing
Del Monte Foods recalled nearly 65,000 cases of canned corn over a potentially life-threatening problem with the sterilization process.
House joins Senate to pass farm bill
The House passed a new farm bill, sending the legislation, which passed the Senate earlier in the week, to President Donald Trump’s desk for a signature.
National Enquirer publisher admits it paid hush money before Trump’s election
American Media Inc., admitted on Wednesday it paid hush money to silence women allegedly sexually involved with President Donald Trump.
Kotex Sleek tampons recalled after reports of unraveling
Kimberly-Clark recalled certain Kotex Sleek tampons this week after reports of the products unraveling, causing some customers to seek medical attention.
Evelyn Berezin, creator of world’s first word processor, dies at 93
Evelyn Berezin, the woman who revolutionized writing and publishing by creating the world’s first true word processor, has died of cancer. She was 93.
