N.Y.P.D. Bans High-Speed Chases for Low-Level Offenses

N.Y.P.D. Bans High-Speed Chases for Low-Level Offenses

New York City police officers will no longer engage in high-speed chases of drivers who break traffic laws or commit other low-level offenses, the Police Department said, in an effort to stop the crashes that have led to serious injuries and deaths in America’s most densely populated major city. A new policy will prohibit officers … Read more

Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Power Outages to Mid-Atlantic

Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Power Outages to Mid-Atlantic

A winter storm unfurled a blanket of snow and ice along the East Coast on Monday, disrupting routines in much of the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. In the coming days, a rush of Arctic air was expected to deepen the chill. Nighttime temperatures were expected to fall into the single digits across the Central Plains … Read more

She left the dangers of Ukraine only to be killed riding a bike close to home. Hundreds rode in her honor to demand change | CNN

She left the dangers of Ukraine only to be killed riding a bike close to home. Hundreds rode in her honor to demand change | CNN

CNN  —  On Thursday, Dan Langenkamp marked 12 weeks since his wife, Sarah, was killed. To honor her, Dan and his two young sons do what they do every day at around 4:05 p.m., the time Sarah died: They drop whatever they are working on, gather together, hold hands and talk to her, sharing details … Read more