Driven to distraction: New rules limit those humorous state highway signs
The Federal Highway Administration tells states to cut back on word play that can confuse drivers.
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Boeing 747 cargo plane with reported engine trouble makes emergency landing in Miami
A plane flown by Atlas Air experienced an engine malfunction and made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff. A witness said she saw sparks shooting from the plane.
Las Vegas sends a message to tourists and locals: Hey, I'm walkin' here
County commissioners made it a misdemeanor for anyone to stop or stand still in pedestrian flow zones. Get in the way of anyone trying to walk on pedestrian bridges you could face a fine or jail time.
A rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shipping
Trains and trucks move the bulk of goods across the U.S. Some sailors say the Great Lakes waterways are underused shipping options and hope $17 billion of federal investment can help revitalize them.
Trump looks to New Hampshire to put primaries to bed
The former president has been in the Granite State almost every night this week, touting his 30-point victory in Iowa's caucuses. He's counting on New Hampshire's voters to help him win big.
Justice Department report finds failures in the response to the Uvalde attack
A new Justice Department report details the failures of police who responded to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.
On 'Dapper Wednesday' many students in Maine get spiffed up
A student at a rural Maine elementary school decided to start wearing suits to school. The idea took off and led to Dapper Wednesday.
A mother and daughter in San Antonio, Texas, talk about the end of life
Conchetta Brown, 66, has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, and she uses oxygen to help her breath. She talks to her daughter Nidera about looking ahead to life after death.
Mayor of fast-growing city in Idaho talks about priorities for 2024
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jarom Wagoner, the mayor of Caldwell, about the issues facing his city, and how President Biden or the next administration can help.
From things that suck to stars that shine — it's the weekly news quiz
This week, we saw the Iowa caucuses suck up news coverage, an ancient space entity suck in stars, and low temps suck the charge from Teslas. Were you paying attention?