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12:50pm Aug 08, 2017

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Report: Some Who Died In N.C. Jails Not Properly Supervised

by Paul Garber and The Associated Press

A North Carolina newspaper has examined jail deaths across the state and found a disturbing trend– many of them died while left unsupervised longer than they should have been.
11:00am Jun 15, 2017

Politics & Government Politics & Government Transportation

Bill Allows $200 Fine For Slow Drivers Who Don't Move Over

by Neal Charnoff

Slowpoke drivers beware. You may soon face a fine for bogging down traffic in the left lane of North Carolina interstates.
11:22am Jun 13, 2017

News News Transportation

Traffic Fatalities Rising In Winston-Salem

by Eddie Garcia

There’s been an uptick in traffic deaths in the Winston-Salem area. A vehicle crash on June 11 marked the 12th crash fatality of 2017. That’s compared to just five at this time last year.

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11:44am Mar 08, 2017

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Elon Student Has Confirmed Case Of Meningitis

by Neal Charnoff

The Alamance County Health Department says it has been notified of a confirmed case of meningitis in an Elon University student.

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Raquel Zaldivar / NPR

1:57pm Nov 27, 2016

National National Science Politics & Government

As Batteries Keep Catching Fire, U.S. Safety Agency Prepares For Change

by Alina Selyukh

The Consumer Product Safety Commission grabbed the spotlight in recalls of hoverboard scooters and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones. It's a tiny agency with a vast oversight of thousands of products.
Sonari Glinton / NPR

6:24am Oct 13, 2016

National National Economy

Carmakers Question The Future Of The Automobile, The Driver And The Industry

by Sonari Glinton

BMW and Mercedes-Benz have offered clues on how they expect to deal with a future that includes self-driving cars.
Carlos Osorio/AP

4:19pm Dec 10, 2015

Economy Economy

Fiat Chrysler Fined $70 Million For Failing To Report Safety Data

by Jim Zarroli

Automakers are required by law to turn over data about accidents, warranties and safety issues.
3:20pm Oct 19, 2015

National National

U.S. Wants To Register Drones As Their Numbers Proliferate

by Jim Zarroli

The FAA administrator said Monday "there will be consequences" for drone operators who don't fly the equipment safely.
Thomas Janisch / Moment Editorial/Getty Images

10:45pm Jul 25, 2015

World News World News National Health & Safety

Traffic Takes A Tremendous Global Toll, But Cheap Fixes Can Save Lives

by Francesca Lunzer Kritz

It's a global issue, and deaths are often high in the developing world. A new report looks at inexpensive ways to cut down on fatalities.
7:59am Jun 03, 2015

National National

Most Commuter Rails Won't Meet Deadline For Mandated Safety Systems

by David Schaper

Most commuter trains are several years away from implementing Positive Train Control system to prevent derailment. With Americans taking 490 million commuter rail trips last year, the stakes are high.

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Brio

2:21pm Dec 12, 2014

Weekly Innovation: A Smart Power Outlet That Can't Shock You

by Samantha Raphelson

Kids often hurt themselves when they put their fingers into electrical outlets, but the Brio Smart outlet prevents injury by using sensors to differentiate between human touch and an electric plug.
The Kobal Collection/MGM/UA

7:59am Dec 01, 2014

National National Health & Safety

Eyeing That BB Gun For Christmas? Don't Go There, Doctors Say

by Nancy Shute

Sure as the season, some toys that turn up on the most-popular lists are also considered a safety hazard. So best to skip the LED crossbow, eye doctors say.