May 17 Watch Federal government hits General Motors with $35 million fine By PBS News Hour The federal government issued a record $35 million fine against General Motors on Friday for to the automakers slow response reporting faulty ignition switches -- a defect that has been linked to 13 deaths. What’s the latest on the massive… Continue watching
May 16 Watch News Wrap: Top VA health official resigns after testimony By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Dr. Robert Petzel, the top health official at the Department of Veterans Affairs, has resigned. He testified Thursday before a Senate panel on the department's failures to provide adequate care for veterans. Also, the Department… Continue watching
May 04 GM recalls over 51,000 SUVS with defective fuel gauges By Kayla Ruble General Motors issued a recall on Saturday for 51,640 SUVS due to a problem with defective fuel gauges in the vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Continue reading
Apr 11 Senators ask Justice Department to keep GM responsible for recalls By Sam Lane A group of US senators has asked the Department of Justice to stop any efforts by General Motors to avoid the financial penalties associated with its failure to promptly recall vehicles with ignition problems. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch News Wrap: Major earthquake in Chile causes relatively limited damage By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, an 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile Tuesday night, generating a tsunami and causing thousands to evacuate their homes. Six people died. Also, the CEO of General Motors faced more scrutiny on… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch Disavowing GM decisions of the past, CEO Barra offers apology and further investigation By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch CEO Mary Barra reads written testimony at GM recall hearing By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch Families of victims of ignition defect speak ahead of GM hearing By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 31 GM recalls 1.3 million vehicles for power steering failure By Joshua Barajas General Motors Company recalled 1.3 million vehicles Monday for defects in the electric power steering assist, bringing the total of vehicles the automaker has recalled since February to 6.1 million, the Associated Press reports. The new recall includes… Continue reading
Mar 28 Birthplace of WWII icon ‘Rosie the Riveter’ at risk By Lorna Baldwin The World War II bomber plant in Michigan that gave birth to the icon Rosie the Riveter needs an infusion of cash to save the site from being demolished. "The Save the Bomber Plant campaign" has already raised $6.5 million… Continue reading