Can EV chargers revitalize a working-class city? Reading, Pennsylvania, seeks federal infrastructure money to find out
Reading, Pennsylvania, may be most recognized for the Monopoly board game's Reading Railroad property. The railroad was one of the first in the US, but it went bankrupt in 1971. Now Reading is looking to regain its footing with a big investment in electric vehicle charging stations.
2023-06-17 21:49
Manhattan man arrested after raping, giving drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in hotel room, prosecutors say
A 54-year-old Manhattan man was arrested after he allegedly raped and gave drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in a New York City hotel room, according to prosecutors.
2023-06-17 12:22
Six in critical condition, 15 dead after Canada highway crash
The deadly crash is "one of the worst tragedies" ever seen in the province of Manitoba, an official said.
2023-06-17 03:50
Factbox-Makers of EVs, chargers adopt Tesla's charging standard
General Motors and Ford have in recent weeks said they would allow their electric-vehicle customers to use Tesla's
2023-06-16 23:53
Greece boat disaster: Officials deny coastguard rope led to migrant tragedy
A series of reports suggest the migrant boat went down after it was tied to a coastguard vessel.
2023-06-16 19:20
Pope Francis is set to be discharged from hospital following surgery
Pope Francis was set to be discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital Friday where the 86-year-old was recovering from abdominal surgery.
2023-06-16 14:26
What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
2023-06-16 09:46
Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 15 dead
The crash between a truck and handi-transit vehicle is described as a "serious mass casualty" event.
2023-06-16 06:25
Man accused of killing his family members for insurance money dies in federal custody, charges against him dismissed, authorities say
Nathan Carman, the man accused of killing his mother at sea to get family and insurance money, has died in federal custody, according to a new court filing from federal prosecutors.
2023-06-16 02:17
Prosecutors offer to drop 5 charges against Sam Bankman-Fried if judge sets second trial
Federal prosecutors agreed to drop five of the 13 criminal charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried if the court would set a second trial for those charges early next year.
2023-06-15 23:53
Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports
Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board.
2023-06-15 19:56
US prosecutors to drop new charges against Bankman-Fried in Oct trial
U.S. federal prosecutors said late Wednesday that they would not immediately proceed with five charges of foreign bribery,
2023-06-15 16:51