2.1 Million Vehicles Recalled by Nissan
Ignition problems are prompting Japanese carmaker Nissan to start a worldwide recall of as many as 2.1 million vehicles.
Among the models being recalled are the Cube, March and Tida. All recalled models were manufactured between 2003 and 2006.
There have been no reports of accidents, but the fault in the ignition can cause the engine to stall while running. Owners have been told to bring their vehicles to a dealer for inspection. Nissan has stated that it will offer a free exchange for the defective parts on certain models.
The majority of recalls will be from Japan and North America as 834,759 vehicles from Japan and 762,000 from the U.S. and Canada are being called back.
Earlier this year, Nissan issued a smaller recall affecting mostly Japan because of a similar engine defect.
Obama Appears on Daily Show: More Time Needed for Reform
President Barack Obama became the first sitting United States President to appear on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The satirical show served as a way for President Obama to stress the importance of patience.
The president stressed that changes are "not going to happen overnight." He spoke about his "Change You Can Believe In" campaign and said that change has to be worked for.
At one point, Stewart asked about the awareness of the public to the administration's achievements. President Obama mentioned that people often forget the health care reform and new regulations on credit cards.
The president sympathized with frustration over high unemployment and the slumping housing market and stressed how time is needed. He said that his administration is far from timid when it comes to tackling such important issues.
Massive Drug Bust Involves 29 Being Charged
A Puerto Rican-based cocaine and heroin distribution ring was busted by authorities after a six-month investigation. A Buffalo man, Miguel Saez, was to receive the drugs from Puerto Rico and then distribute them to his brother Luis Saez in Rochester. The drug network also involved a Philadelphia connection.
The investigation led to the seizure of three-and-a-half kilograms of cocaine and half a pound of heroin. Each kilogram has a street value of over $100,000. At least eight guns were also seized.
The drug network investigation, known as "Operation Liberty," involved Buffalo police, New York State police, Attica police, the Greater Rochester Area Narcotics Enforcement Team, and other law enforcement agencies. Hundreds of hours of surveillance and wiretaps were used in addition to undercover operations.
Twenty-nine people have been charged in all, with several other Buffalo residents being arrested on sale and possession charges.
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