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A wrecked Iowa State Patrol car sits on display during a news conference announcing the Iowa Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force at the Iowa Capitol Building in Des Moines on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Iowa to step up traffic enforcement to slow road fatalities

Jun. 08, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

In this Nov. 2020, photo provided by the Scott County (Iowa) Sheriff's Office is Henry Earl Dinkins. Dinkins, a registered sex offender was charged last July, with violating sex offender registry requirements by failing to update his address, and having contact with minors. On Wednesday, April 5, 2021, authorities announced that Dinkins, who is still in custody, has been charged with murder and kidnapping in the death of Breasia Terrell, a Davenport girl who disappeared last July. (Scott County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Suspect in Iowa girl's murder had been paroled weeks earlier

By Ryan J. Foley May. 18, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Thousands of police officers line the street as the funeral procession of New York police officer Anastasios Tsakos leaves the St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Greenlawn, N.Y. Tsakos was at the scene of an accident on the Long Island Expressway when he was struck and killed by an allegedly drunk driver a week ago. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
NYPD officer hit, killed on highway lived 'American dream'

By Michael R. Sisak May. 04, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: New York

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
Glen Falls Post-Star. March 18, 2021. Editorial: Stefanik is embarrassing herself with merchandise sales By selling...

Emergency crews work at the scene of a deadly accident Monday, March 15, 2021, in San Diego. A driver plowed through a crowd on a sidewalk in downtown San Diego on Monday morning, killing three people and injuring six others, including two who are hospitalized in critical condition, police said. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
3 die when car hits 9 people in San Diego homeless camp

By Julie Watson And Elliot Spagat Mar. 15, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon, left, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos' Gordon sorry for DUI, focuses on game vs. Chargers

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 28, 2020 07:16 PM EDT

Is spike in some areas' drunk driving arrests virus related?

Oct. 19, 2020 04:48 PM EDT
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — A spike in drunk driving cases in an Alabama county has led to speculation that the stresses associated with the coronavirus pandemic may...

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs past New York Jets outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 14, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

New Mexico launches new anti-DWI campaign with mask twist

Jun. 25, 2020 01:49 PM EDT
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is launching a new anti-drunk driving campaign that also encourages people to wear face coverings and keep their distance from...

FILE - In this March 15, 2019, file photo, state Sen. John Arthur Smith gestures while speaking to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Santa Fe, N.M. The chairman of a key legislative committee says New Mexico's finances have been hit by a double-whammy of a pandemic and an oil-price crash. But state Sen. John Arthur Smith said Monday, April 6, 2020, the blow will be somewhat cushioned by decisions made during the last legislative session to build up reserves. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File)
State senators face stiff competition in New Mexico primary

By Susan Montoya Bryan Jun. 02, 2020 12:12 AM EDT

AM-Prep: Cooler Copy

Apr. 17, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
NYPD OFFICERS PROBED FOR BLASTING PROFANITY THRU CAR LOUDSPEAKER NEW YORK (AP) — Two police officers assigned to patrol New York City’s...

Police: Man crashed into home, violated state virus order

Apr. 09, 2020 10:15 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who police say was behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a South Carolina home was accused of driving under the influence and...