pedestrian

After four straight years of declines, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased slightly in 2010, according to a preliminary Governors Highway Safety Association report. What's causing these walkers' deaths? Here are some probable causes.

Here's news from the business world and other money matters to watch out for Tuesday (last updated at 8:03 a.m. Eastern time): Bond-Yields Point To Economic Growth: The current slowdown in the economic recovery has some analysts predicting a second downturn, also known as a double-dip recession....

It usually happens like this. I'm walking across town while talking on my cell phone when I fail to notice the traffic light has changed. My foot leaves the curb and is about to step into the roadway when a hand -- belonging to a friend or sometimes a complete stranger -- jerks me out of the street...