WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- General Motors Corp. is using its new Chevrolet Volt hybrid car as one of its main selling points in trying to land a federal bailout, industry observers say.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Federal fuel economy standards did not properly assess global warming risks, a federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Thursday.

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TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 9 (UPI) -- The originator of a campaign to name a New Jersey state dirt has said the failed initiative was inspired by the lawns of state residents.

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LONDON, Ky., May 31 (UPI) -- Scott Hays had three sentencing choices in London, Ky., after pleading guilty to a drug charge: go to jail, go into rehab or go to church.

WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court heard argument Wednesday concerning displays of the Ten Commandments on public property and quickly both sides began speaking out.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- An all-star lineup including Jay Leno, Jim Carrey and Tim Allen, held a private weekend memorial for the late Rodney Dangerfield, a publicist said Wednesday.

WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid sport utility vehicle could please both environmentalists and SUV lovers with its high fuel efficiency and low emissions.