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Scooter Trend Brings Safety And Theft Worries
America's scooter industry is surging, benefiting from high gas prices and a slumping economy. But it is far more difficult to determine if that rise has brought more worrisome trends rises along with it, in accidents, and theft. Experts give their opinion, and offer tips to avoid being a statistic.
Scooter Rundown: Best Fits From Tall To Small
Record numbers of Americans are getting out of their cars and hopping onto scooters, spurred by high gas prices and concern for the environment. But with many options and styles to choose from, picking the right ride can be tricky.
Dozens Killed In Madrid Runway Accident
Spanish officials gave differing death tolls Wednesday after a Spanair jet veered off the runway in Madrid and burst into flames. An emergency rescue official put the number dead at nearly 150; earlier, government officials had said 45 people were confirmed killed.
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