Thursday, July 29, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
New crash tests announced, and more Toyota recalls
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will test 2011 cars under a new ratings system with tougher requirements. Toyota announces a recall of another half million cars, on top of the 8.5 million recalled earlier. Which cars are safest and best?11:00 a.m.GuestsJack Gillis: Author of The Car Book, annually since 1981. Director of Public Affairs, The Consumer Federation of America. Author of The Car Book, The Used Car Book, The Car Repair Book, How to Make Your Car Last Almost Forever, and dozens more books.More from MPRU of M solar car takes 2nd place in race (06/28/2010)Support builds for imprisoned Minn. Toyota driver (07/12/2010)Chrysler recalls almost 700,000 Jeeps, minivans (06/07/2010)U.S. Gov't says Toyota accepted record $16.4M fine (04/19/2010)Resources
Special coverage of the Arizona immigration law
A federal judge blocked some of the most controversial parts of Arizona's tough new immigration law hours before it was set to take effect. Midday features special coverage from our sister station KPCC, which is broadcasting live from Pheonix, talking with law enforcement, protesters, activists and legislators on both side of the immigration debate.12:00 p.m.More from MPRImmigration ruling could send message to states (07/29/2010)Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law (07/28/2010)English-only proposal divides Lino Lakes residents (07/26/2010)Ariz. law comes after years of mounting anger (07/25/2010)Deportation numbers up in Minnesota, upper Midwest (07/06/2010)Resources
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