New car safety ratings will include crash-avoidance technology
NHTSA and the Department of Transportation proposed strict new car safety standards, to begin in 2019
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Takata fined up to $200 million for air bag bungle
Officials speed up efforts to recall millions of inflators linked to at least seven deaths and nearly 100 injuries in the U.S.
Government bans e-cigarettes in airline passengers' checked bags
New federal rule forbids airline passengers from packing electronic cigarettes to protect against in-flight fires
Dept. of Transportation to require drone registration
Drone registration would provide "ability to track it back if we find that they are violating some FAA rule," Transportation Sec. said
FAA proposes record fine against drone operator
SkyPan accused of operating aircraft "in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger lives or property"
Surgeon General tells Americans to "step it up"
New campaign says walking should be a national health priority; more pedestrian-friendly communities needed
Takata to recall defective airbags in almost 34 million vehicles
The Japanese manufacturer's airbags explode too forcefully, spraying shrapnel, and they've been blamed for 5 deaths in the U.S.
Is shrinking space on flights putting a squeeze on safety?
A Department of Transportation consumer group said the government should set better standards for airline passenger space and safety
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
MLB approves robot umpires as part of challenge system in 2026
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
Disney raising streaming prices for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN
Disney joins streaming rivals in hiking the monthly cost of both ad-free and ad-supported subscriptions.