U.S. investigators seek motive for NY, NJ weekend attacks
LINDEN, N.J. Investigators were searching on Tuesday for clues to the motive behind the bombings and attempted bombings in New York and New Jersey over the weekend and to determine whether the Afghanistan-born suspect had accomplices or was radicalized overseas. | Video
New York bomb suspect's family clashed with New Jersey city over restaurant
ELIZABETH, N.J. Long before Ahmad Rahami became notorious as the suspect in this weekend's bombings in and around New York, his family was known in Elizabeth, New Jersey, for frequent skirmishes with neighbors over its fried chicken restaurant.
A New York tale: Two men find bag, remove bomb, take bag
New York City police investigating a bombing in Manhattan over the weekend said on Monday they wanted to question two men who appeared to stumble over a second device made from a pressure cooker that had been left inside a bag lying on a city street.
U.S. motorists wasted billions on premium gasoline last year: AAA
NEW YORK U.S. consumers wasted billions of dollars last year filling their cars with costly premium-grade gasoline for no tangible benefit, according to a study by the country's leading motorist advocacy group.
Charlotte not budging on ordinance that spurred North Carolina bathroom law
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. The mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, refused on Monday to back off an ordinance that had aimed to expand anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people in the state's largest city but also sparked a controversial state law.
Southwest Airlines flight blows tire, returns to Los Angeles
A Southwest Airlines flight traveling to Nashville on Monday was forced to return to Los Angeles after a tire blew on the aircraft's landing gear during takeoff, the airline said.
Brother of JonBenet Ramsey thinks pedophile killed her
DENVER The brother of child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, whose 1996 murder remains unsolved, said on Monday he had nothing to do with her death, speculating that the killer was a pedophile who stalked her at pageants.
U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology
WASHINGTON The Obama administration said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the road and said U.S. states should not set separate rules.
Christie said to know of lane closures as 'Bridgegate' trial starts
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie knew that two close associates were involved in shutting down lanes leading to the George Washington Bridge as a way to punish a mayor who would not support his re-election, federal prosecutors said on Monday.
NASCAR accused of racial discrimination in lawsuit
NEW YORK NASCAR was hit with a $500 million lawsuit accusing the auto racing body of racial discrimination for preventing black-owned teams and drivers from competing, including in the Sprint Cup Series.