U.S. wants to know when Toyota knew about problems

Federal safety regulators are investigating whether Toyota reacted quickly enough when it recalled millions of vehicles with sticky accelerator pedals.

Federal law says car companies are required to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within five days of discovering a manufacturing problem. If Toyota is found to have violated this law, the government says it could fine the automaker up to $16.4 million, the maximum fine allowed.

The New York Times reports Toyota’s sales fell 16 percent in January after the company stopped selling eight models that were part of last month’s recall. Toyota’s president, Akio Toyoda, is scheduled to hold a press conference to discuss the recent recalls Wed..

Man arrested in Salina home, found hiding in closet

There is a new spot open on the Onondaga County sheriff’s office’s Top 10 Fugitive List. Police found Kurt VanDoren, 38, hiding in the closet of a Salina home, the sheriff’s office said.

The Post-Standard reports VanDoren – fifth on the list – is facing a felony driving while intoxicated charge. He has previous drunk-driving arrests in Onondaga County. The United States Marshal Service received several anonymous calls about VanDoren this past week.

The sheriff’s office says eight people from the Top 10 list are still wanted by police. Arthur Novell – eighth on the list – was arrested three hours after the sheriff’s office released the Top 10 list Feb. 8.

Team USA beats Switzerland in opener

The U.S. men's hockey team held off Switzerland to win its first game at the Vancouver Olympics. The American squad had its hands full for most of the game, but great individual-effort goals from Bobby Ryan of Anaheim and David Backes of St. Louis helped Team USA wins it first group-stage game.

Switzerland, a team ranked sixth in Europe, scored its only goal in the third period to make it 3-1, but the U.S. attack overmatched the Swiss defense. The New York Times reports Team USA is scheduled to play Norway, the weakest team in the tournament Thursday.