A crash Friday involving a fuel truck and a car sparked a fire on the Gold Star Bridge in Connecticut, leaving the truck driver died and other people injured.
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California jury finds Tesla Autopilot did not fail in crash case
A California state court jury on Friday handed Tesla a sweeping win, finding that the car maker’s Autopilot feature did not fail to perform safely in what appears to be the first trial related to a crash involving the partially automated driving software.
Can mistaking a car for yours prompt a 'stand your ground' shooting? Experts say it's complicated
Instances of people being gunned down, one fatally, after making a seemingly innocent mistake have once again reignited the debate over “stand your ground” and “castle doctrine” self-defense laws.
Proud Boy who broke Capitol window rants about 'fake' charges as trial wraps up
A Proud Boy who admitted he shattered a window during the Jan. 6 riot slammed the charges against him as the seditious conspiracy trial nears an end.
TikTok-inspired thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai vehicles
Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by a viral social media challenge.
Senators demand answers from institutions with Native American remains
U.S. senators want five institutions, including Harvard and UC Berkeley, to explain why they hold thousands of Native American remains and belongings.
Grieving parents demand online listings for Rock 'n Plays be removed before more babies die
The Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play was recalled in 2019 after dozens of babies died, but it is still available secondhand online, including on Facebook Marketplace.
China's foreign minister steps up threats against Taiwan
China’s foreign minister stepped up threats Friday against the self-governing island of Taiwan, saying any who go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over the island are “playing with fire.”
Yellen calls for better U.S.-China relations as tensions rise
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the U.S. and China “can and need to find a way to live together” in spite of their strained relations.
Trump sparks backlash from major anti-abortion group over campaign comments
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America blasted former President Donald Trump after his campaign said he believes that abortion laws should be decided by states.