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Toyota recalls 2010 Prius worldwide

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

Chrysler pledges $550M to build Fiat 500 in Mexico

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Chrysler Group LLC says it will invest $550 million to build the Fiat 500 minicar at its assembly plant near Mexico City.

More people reject credit cards

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Proponents of a no-credit-card lifestyle say there's nothing old-fashioned about their choices. And they're convinced that their numbers will grow as consumers become increasingly disenchanted with credit card industry practices.

Heinz redesigns the ketchup packet

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The new design has an end for dipping and another for squeezing. It holds more ketchup, too!

Young Inventors Cup shows the brightest in Tampa Bay

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Ten young students compete for the chance to become the next great inventor

Debt won't hurt U.S. credit rating, Geithner says

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Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the U.S. government "will never" lose its sterling credit rating despite big budget deficits and a newly increased debt limit that now tops $14 trillion.