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NYC’s plan to ease gridlock and pump billions into mass transit? A $15 toll for Manhattan drivers 02/29/2024 01:08am • NEW YORK (AP) — Between bridge and tunnel tolls, parking fees and the ever-present risk of getting a traffic ticket, it can already cost a mint to drive into Manhattan. Is forking over another $15 for the privilege of driving into the most traffic-choked parts of the island enough to finally ge Things to know about Idaho's botched execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech 02/29/2024 12:07am • KUNA, Idaho (AP) — For nearly an hour, Thomas Eugene Creech lay strapped to a table in an Idaho execution chamber as medical team members poked and prodded at his arms and legs, hands and feet, trying to find a vein through which they could end his life. After eight attempts Wednesday, the prison ‘Iron Man’ pilots race in jet suits against a backdrop of Dubai skyscrapers 02/28/2024 11:30pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pilots lined up on a runway in Dubai on Wednesday and fired up their seven jet engines with an ear-splitting roar. But they weren't preparing to fly an airplane — they were the aircraft. This city-state in the United Arab Emirates, known for being home to the US Rep. Lauren Boebert's son facing possible felony charges in string of vehicle break-ins 02/28/2024 09:56pm • DENVER (AP) — The oldest son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is suspected of being part of a group of friends who used credit cards stolen from cars to make purchases at gas stations and McDonald's, according to court documents released Wednesday. Tyler Boebert, 18, was identified as a suspect afte Surge in Wendy's complaints exposes limits to consumer tolerance of unstable prices 02/28/2024 09:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers will pay more for a flight to Florida or for a hotel room during peak vacation times. They fork out more for a rush hour Uber ride, perhaps while grinding their teeth, and rely on apps like ParkWhiz or ParkMobile to book spots for their cars at premium prices. But a socia Idaho halts execution by lethal injection after 8 failed attempts to insert IV line 02/28/2024 07:22pm • KUNA, Idaho (AP) — Idaho halted the execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech on Wednesday after medical team members repeatedly failed to find a vein where they could establish an intravenous line to carry out the lethal injection. Creech, 73, has been in prison half a century, convicted of 10 Legit Ways to Get Free Money 02/28/2024 07:00pm • Trying to pay bills and build savings with limited funds is an all too common dilemma. Sometimes there's just not enough money to go around. A 2023 Payroll.org survey discovered that 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. The stress can be tremendous, especially as the cost of goods and s Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police 02/28/2024 04:55pm • SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation. “This practice is dehumanizing, and it’s dangerous,” said Democratic Re Maryland State Police to give away steering wheel locks to some Kia, Hyundai owners 02/28/2024 04:52pm • This weekend, Maryland State Police will be offering steering wheel locks to owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that use a physical key in order to start. The free locks will be available at 14 state police barracks around Maryland, including in Rockville, College Park, Forestville and La Plata. Three slain Minnesota first responders are honored as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice 02/28/2024 04:47pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three Minnesota first responders who were gunned down while responding to a report of a domestic incident at a home with seven children inside were remembered at a memorial service Wednesday as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville has been DC mom takes matters into her own hands to keep kids crossing the street safe 02/28/2024 04:27pm • In the fall of 2022, Allison McGill started spending time along the streets near Tyler Elementary School in Southeast D.C. She's not a paid crossing guard, but she has a vest to make sure drivers can see her as she helps kids walking to school cross the street. She's been dedicating about 30 minu Texas border cities offer Biden and Trump different backdrops for dueling visits 02/28/2024 02:49pm • McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Presidential visits to the border are usually short on substance and long on political theater and symbolism — starting with the choice of location. President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, are making dueling appearances Thursday on the Texas border, but Safety watchdog: Some Metro train operators may not have knowledge, skills to safely operate trains 02/28/2024 02:35pm • The independent agency that oversees safety on Metro's rail system released a new report Wednesday, revealing concerns that some train operators may not have the "knowledge and skills needed to safely operate trains." According to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, Metro has a habit of n Pope Francis had diagnostic tests in a Rome hospital after his weekly audience 02/28/2024 02:09pm • VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, who recently had the flu, was brought to a hospital in Rome for diagnostic testing after the papal audience Wednesday, the Vatican said, without giving further details. The pope arrived at the Gemelli Hospital on Tiber Island in a small white Fiat 500, leaving ag US looks at regulating connected vehicles to prevent abusers from tracking victims 02/28/2024 02:08pm • DETROIT (AP) — The agency that regulates U.S. telecommunications is considering a rule that could stop domestic abusers from tracking victims through vehicles that are connected wirelessly. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is asking other commissioners to start the