With 5 days left to file claims, GM ignition switch death toll rises to 50 deaths, 75 injuries
At least 50 people have died in crashes involving General Motors cars with defective ignition switches.
Kia recalling nearly 87,000 of its 2014 Forte sedans because of faulty cooling fan resistor
Kia Motors America is recalling nearly 87,000 of its 2014 Forte sedans because of faulty equipment that could cause the cars to catch fire.
Recalls this week include cleaning products, fitness machines, LA-Z-BOY control wands
Cleaning products that may contain ammonia are being recalled because they are mislabeled and may pose a chemical hazard.
Goodyear recalls tires due to tread cracks, causes GM to temporarily stop selling some SUVs
Goodyear is recalling about 48,500 SUV tires after finding small cracks in the tread during endurance testing.
Array BioPharma shares jump after drug developer details Novartis deal
Shares of Array BioPharma soared Friday after the drug developer said it will buy worldwide rights to a potential cancer treatment in late-stage clinical testing from Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis.
Government adds emergency braking features to its list of recommended safety devices
The U.S. government's auto safety agency wants to add two automatic emergency braking devices to its list of recommended safety features for new-car buyers.
Prisons' move to privatize inmate medical treatment spotlights tough choices in ensuring care
Months after he landed in Florida's Manatee County Jail, Jovon Frazier's pleas for treatment of the intense pain that radiated from his left shoulder to his elbow were met mostly with Tylenol.
US government investigating whether Ford diesel trucks have stalling problem
Federal regulators are investigating whether Ford Motor Co. should expand a 2013 safety recall of diesel trucks.
US probes Jeep Cherokee engine fires and slow-deploying air bags in Nissan Rogue
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating engine compartment smoke or fire complaints in two Jeep Cherokees, and air bags that didn't inflate properly in two Nissan Rogues.
Recalls this week include crib mattresses and chairs
A line of crib mattresses sold at Ikea are being recalled because of a potential entrapment hazard for infants.
General Motors predicts pretax earnings increase, profit margin rise this year
General Motors says it expects pretax earnings and profit margins to increase this year over last, after adjusting last year for recall costs.
Merck seeking new OK for cancer drug in tight race with rival, on track in latest makeover
Drugmaker Merck & Co. is ratcheting up its race with rival Bristol-Myers Squibb for leadership in the hot new field of immuno-oncology.
3 questions for new US auto safety chief Mark Rosekind
Mark Rosekind, the U.S. government's new auto safety chief, knew all along that the agency he was taking over lacked resources and staff to do its job properly.
China arrests more than 110 people for selling pork from diseased pigs, tons of meat seized
Chinese police have arrested more than 110 people on suspicion of selling pork from diseased pigs in the country's latest food safety scandal.
Health officials tie California apple packer to listeria outbreak, including at least 3 deaths
The Food and Drug Administration says strains of listeria found on surfaces inside a California apple packing facility match listeria bacteria found in 32 people sickened across the country, including at least three deaths.
AbbVie shares slip after drugmaker issues 2015 earnings forecast deemed conservative
The price of AbbVie shares dipped early Friday after the drugmaker delivered what some analysts saw as a conservative forecast for 2015 earnings growth.
Subaru recalls 199,000 vehicles in cold-weather states for 2nd time to fix rusty brake lines
Subaru is recalling about 199,000 cars and SUVs for a second time to fix rusty brake lines that can leak fluid and cause longer stopping distances.
Pfizer, analyst reports indicate first approval of new type of cancer drug could come early
The first in a new class of cancer medicines, Pfizer's Ibrance (EYE'-branse), appears poised for approval to treat advanced breast cancer within just a few months and could quickly become a blockbuster, some analysts believe.
California apple company recalls 2014 shipments after link to listeria in caramel apples
A California apple packing plant has recalled all of its Granny Smith and Gala apple shipments from 2014 after they were linked to an outbreak of listeria in caramel apples that may have caused up to five deaths.
Barra calls GM recall crisis a 'great disappointment,' but sees progress in 1st year as CEO
Mary Barra says her first year as CEO of General Motors contained both disappointment and progress, as the company recalled a record number of cars and trucks but also improved its handling of safety problems.