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CDC Says Majority Of Sandy Victims Drowned

The study looked at data from 117 deaths captured by American Red Cross mortality tracking during the time period from October 28 to November 30, 2012.

2013/05/23

Study: Deaths Due To Distracted Driving Underreported

Crash deaths in cases where drivers were on the phone are seriously underreported, according to a recent analysis of state and federal data by the National Safety Council, an advocacy group.

2013/05/08

Report: Sandy Deadliest Hurricane To Hit Northeast In 40 Years, Second Costliest In U.S. History

The center released a report Tuesday that attributes 72 deaths in the U.S. directly to Sandy, from Maryland to New Hampshire. That’s more than any hurricane to hit the northeastern U.S. since Hurricane Agnes killed 122 people in 1972.

2013/02/12

Major Retailers Recall ‘Nap Nanny’ Baby Recliners

The four retailers — Amazon.com, Buy Buy Baby, Diapers.com and Toys R Us/Babies R Us — agreed to voluntarily participate in the recall of the Nap Nanny because its manufacturer is unable or unwilling to participate, the government agency said in a statement.

2012/12/27