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Schumacher’s wife: Leave us and hospital alone

GRENOBLE, France — Michael Schumacher’s wife says the racing legend’s family wants to be left in peace as doctors treat him after a brutal ski crash. Corinne Schumacher spoke out Tuesday for the first time since her…

Texting, dialing while driving raises crash risk

A sophisticated, real-world study confirms that dialing, texting or reaching for a cellphone while driving raises the risk of a crash or near-miss, especially for younger drivers. But the research also produced a surprise: Simply talking on…

Paul Walker one of top Google searches of 2013

SAN FRANCISCO — Death, devices and celebrity drove the quest for more information on Google’s search engine this year. Three of the world’s four fastest-rising search requests on Google were triggered by the deaths of famous men.…

Racer in 2009 crash recalls brain injury struggle similar to Schumacher’s

GRENOBLE, France  — Daniel Albrecht counts himself among the lucky. The Swiss Alpine racer left spectators gasping in horror when he lost control during a training run in January 2009, landing on his back and sliding down…

Schumacher stable but brain injury still critical

GRENOBLE, France  — Michael Schumacher’s manager says the Retired Formula One champion’s condition is stable and has not changed since doctors said he showed small signs of improvement. Schumacher, who turns 45 on Friday, suffered critical head…

Small improvement for Schumacher after 2nd surgery

GRENOBLE, France — Michael Schumacher underwent a second surgery after a brain scan showed small, “surprising” signs of improvement, but grim doctors said Tuesday they could offer no insight into the prognosis for the Formula 1 champion.…

Doctors give no prognosis for Michael Schumacher

GRENOBLE, France — Doctors offered a grim assessment of Michael Schumacher’s head injuries Monday, providing no prognosis for the Formula One driving great after his skiing accident in the French Alps. Schumacher has been placed in a…

No mechanical issues in Walker car crash—official

LOS ANGELES — Investigators have found no evidence that the Porsche carrying “Fast & Furious” actor Paul Walker had mechanical problems before it crashed. A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation tells The Associated Press…

Groom killed while helping motorist in snow

CHICAGO — A man married less than seven hours was killed along with a stranded motorist he stopped to help in the snow when they were struck by several vehicles, authorities say. The man was on the…

GM to stop making cars in Australia by 2017

CANBERRA, Australia—General Motors Co. said Wednesday it will stop making cars and engines in Australia by the end of 2017 because of high production costs and competition. About 2,900 jobs would be cut over the next four…

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