Los Angeles police say the driver of a minivan that killed three people when it crashed outside a busy metro station was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and three counts of murder. A police spokesperson identified the driver on Wednesday as 61-year-old Ihor Demianenko. The spokesperson didn’t know whether he was still at a hospital, and it was not immediately clear if he had a lawyer. Police have said he was taken out of the vehicle and was able to talk after Tuesday's crash, but appeared to be in shock. The crash also critically injured two women. The mayor says the victims included street vendors and pedestrians.
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TOLEDO, Spain (AP) — Relatives of the 69 people killed in a high-speed rail collision in Spain last month attended a state funeral on Tuesday …
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, six days after a high-speed train collision …
Spaniards have long favored high-speed trains for travel, but two deadly collisions in nine months have shaken confidence in the system. A recent crash in central Spain killed 69 people, prompting strikes and demands for improved rail safety. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledges the need to restore trust in the railways. Spain's high-speed network, second only to China in miles of track, has transformed travel, making it the most common mode for business and leisure. However, investment in high-speed rail has come at the expense of slower commuter services, leading to complaints about worsening conditions and delays.
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Spain faces fresh concerns about rail safety after a second high-speed train crash this year killed 69 people. Search teams using sniffer dogs continued to look for victims on Thursday morning a day after the collision in central Spain. One more body was found overnight. The collision Wednesday involved a RENFE train striking a stationary IRYO train in Toledo. This crash comes just weeks before a national election, adding pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government. Spain's transport minister said human error caused the latest crash. Unions pushed back against the minister. Three days of national mourning started Thursday.
URDA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks Wednesday in Spain, killing at least 68 people and i…
As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well. Despite rail being safer than road travel, most U.S. systems still use human operators. Automation has lagged behind Europe, but some cities are now considering it. Washington, D.C., is looking to fully automate its Metro Red Line, and Los Angeles plans a new automated track through the Santa Monica Mountains. Honolulu already operates a driverless train system. The debate centers on safety and cost, with unions resisting automation due to job concerns. Proponents argue automation could enhance safety and efficiency.
FILE - A sticker placed by an unidentified person depicting President Donald Trump and reading "I DID THAT!" is affixed beside gasoline and diesel prices at a gas station in Newtown, Pa., Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file)
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MILAN (AP) — Some supermarket shelves and gas station pumps were empty in the southern city of Naples on Tuesday due to a weeklong protest by …
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The U.S. government has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 10 airliner for passenger service after years of delays. The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said production of the largest version of Boeing's bestselling 737 family has been approved after extensive safety reviews and thousands of hours of test flights. The Max 10 was introduced in 2017 but faced technical and safety-related concerns that slowed its certification. The certification marks a milestone in Boeing’s efforts to restore its reputation. The new model is designed to carry more people while using less fuel, appealing to airlines facing high jet fuel costs.