Science panel calls for lowering drunken-driving threshold
Every day in the United States, 29 people die and many more are hurt in alcohol-related traffic accidents. But we could lower those numbers by lowering the drunken-driving threshold, according to a prestigious scientific panel.
Every day in the United States, 29 people die and many more are hurt in alcohol-related traffic accidents. But we could lower those numbers by lowering the drunken-driving threshold, according to a prestigious scientific panel.
23-car crash shuts down Highway 169 at Excelsior Blvd
A crash involving 23 vehicles shut down Highway 169 at Excelsior Boulevard near Hopkins, Minnesota early Friday morning, Jan. 12.
A crash involving 23 vehicles shut down Highway 169 at Excelsior Boulevard near Hopkins, Minnesota early Friday morning, Jan. 12.
Woman killed while trying to help suspected drunken driver
A woman who stopped to help a man involved in a car accident was killed overnight in Dallas.
A woman who stopped to help a man involved in a car accident was killed overnight in Dallas.
NTSB: Pilots erred in Pence plane's LaGuardia skid
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators have cited failures by the pilots of a plane that overran a runway at LaGuardia Airport last year while carrying then-vice presidential candidate Mike Pence.
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators have cited failures by the pilots of a plane that overran a runway at LaGuardia Airport last year while carrying then-vice presidential candidate Mike Pence.
NJ cop finds woman's engagement ring on highway
A police officer has come to the rescue of a New Jersey woman who lost her diamond engagement ring on a highway while changing a flat tire.
A police officer has come to the rescue of a New Jersey woman who lost her diamond engagement ring on a highway while changing a flat tire.
Minor train derailment at NY Penn Station
A NJ Transit train that derailed at about 4:25 a.m. Wednesday inside Penn Station in midtown Manhattan was back on the tracks just after 6 a.m., according to NJ Transit.
A NJ Transit train that derailed at about 4:25 a.m. Wednesday inside Penn Station in midtown Manhattan was back on the tracks just after 6 a.m., according to NJ Transit.
Cyclist robbing cabbies in Manhattan
Police in New York City are searching for a man who is riding up to taxis on a bicycle and robbing them.
Police in New York City are searching for a man who is riding up to taxis on a bicycle and robbing them.
NJ Transit cancels trains due to crew shortage
Engineers are forcing train cancelations while New York City area commuters deal with schedule changes caused by Amtrak maintenance.
Engineers are forcing train cancelations while New York City area commuters deal with schedule changes caused by Amtrak maintenance.
NJ Transit service resumes after derailment at New York Penn Station
At least one car of a New Jersey Transit train derailed at Penn Station in Manhattan at about 8:55 p.m. Thursday.
At least one car of a New Jersey Transit train derailed at Penn Station in Manhattan at about 8:55 p.m. Thursday.
Startups, library offering NJ Transit alternatives during 'summer of hell'
The so-called summer of hell for commuters who use Penn Station in Manhattan starts Monday when Amtrak begins major track work that will force reductions in service on LIRR and New Jersey Transit. Some businesses are already reaching out to riders who don't want to brave a ride into the city.
The so-called summer of hell for commuters who use Penn Station in Manhattan starts Monday when Amtrak begins major track work that will force reductions in service on LIRR and New Jersey Transit. Some businesses are already reaching out to riders who don't want to brave a ride into the city.
Demolition stopped at Bayonne Bridge due to falling debris
The demolition of the Bayonne Bridge has been suspended after concrete debris fell off and caused damage to the streets below.
The demolition of the Bayonne Bridge has been suspended after concrete debris fell off and caused damage to the streets below.
Man down after climbing atop Bay Bridge center anchorage
A man sitting atop the center anchorage of the Bay Bridge came down safely Wednesday afternoon after scaling the bridge structure and straddling it for over two hours, causing a massive traffic back up on the westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 80 that extended into the East Bay.
A man sitting atop the center anchorage of the Bay Bridge came down safely Wednesday afternoon after scaling the bridge structure and straddling it for over two hours, causing a massive traffic back up on the westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 80 that extended into the East Bay.
NJ cop on way to work killed in crash
Authorities say they are investigating a three-car crash that has left at least one person dead in New Jersey.
Authorities say they are investigating a three-car crash that has left at least one person dead in New Jersey.
Bus out of NYC overturns on NJ Turnpike
A bus collided with a tractor trailer around 12:30 a.m. Friday in the southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in West Deptford.
A bus collided with a tractor trailer around 12:30 a.m. Friday in the southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in West Deptford.
NTSB: Small plane was late in turning before crash
Federal investigators say a jet appeared late in turning and banked hard before crashing near New Jersey's Teterboro Airport.
Federal investigators say a jet appeared late in turning and banked hard before crashing near New Jersey's Teterboro Airport.
Jetliner aborts takeoff from Newark Airport due to engine fire
A United Airlines jet aborted takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday night because flames were seen shooting from one of its engines, several officials said.
A United Airlines jet aborted takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday night because flames were seen shooting from one of its engines, several officials said.
Claim: NJ Transit failed to collect $5M in fares in 2016
A letter from the NJ Transit train conductor's union to the head of NJ Transit reportedly cites overcrowding and staff shortages for a failure to collect more than 240,000 fares from passengers in 2016.
A letter from the NJ Transit train conductor's union to the head of NJ Transit reportedly cites overcrowding and staff shortages for a failure to collect more than 240,000 fares from passengers in 2016.
Taxi flips over in Midtown Manhattan
A yellow medallion taxi hit a lamppost and guardrail and then flipped over in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday afternoon, injuring two people, officials said.
A yellow medallion taxi hit a lamppost and guardrail and then flipped over in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday afternoon, injuring two people, officials said.
Waymo launches public trial of self-driving cars in Phoenix
Several companies have been testing self-driving vehicles in the Valley for months, but Waymo is now taking a big step forward with its technology.
Several companies have been testing self-driving vehicles in the Valley for months, but Waymo is now taking a big step forward with its technology.
NJ trooper responding to call crashes into SUV, killing driver
LEBANON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey police say a trooper responding to a call of a crash on a highway crashed his cruiser into an SUV, killing the SUV driver.
LEBANON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey police say a trooper responding to a call of a crash on a highway crashed his cruiser into an SUV, killing the SUV driver.