Swedish Artist Known for Muhammad Caricature Dies in Car Crash

The artist, Lars Vilks, had been under police protection since 2010, after his sketch prompted widespread condemnation from Muslims. He was killed along with two bodyguards in a crash that the police said was an accident.

How to Escape Your Car in a Flood

Only a foot or two of water can sweep away everything from sedans to trucks. Experts urge drivers to avoid flooded crossings, and to remember a few steps in a crisis.

De Blasio Vowed to Make City Streets Safer. They’ve Turned More Deadly.

Traffic deaths have surged this year to their highest level in nearly a decade. Officials blame an excess of reckless driving, but critics say the city has failed to make streets safer.

One Broken Bone? You May Be at Risk for Another

Any fracture in an older woman or man, whether from a car accident or sidewalk slip, may be a sign you should have your bone health checked.

The Cause of the Derailed Amtrak Train Remains Unclear

Five were still hospitalized on Sunday following the crash in Montana that killed three passengers.

At Least 3 Killed and 50 Hurt in Amtrak Derailment in Montana, Officials Say

The derailment, involving eight cars of the Empire Builder train, happened near Joplin, Mont., on Saturday afternoon.

Family of U.K. Teen Reaches Deal With U.S. State Department Employee After Car Accident

Anne Sacoolas was charged in the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in 2019, while she was a State Department employee. The police said she had been driving on the wrong side of the road.

How to Stay Safe During a Flash Flood

Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future event.

Opinion | Other People’s Rotten Jobs Are Bad for Them. And for You.

The impact of rotten jobs radiates far beyond the workplace.

New Jersey’s Stunning Storm Toll Includes Many Who Drowned in Cars

Hurricane Ida killed at least 25 people in New Jersey — more fatalities than in any other state — as the monster storm whipped its way onto the Gulf Coast and tore north to New England.

Trapped in Basements and Cars, They Lost Their Lives in Savage Storm

The storm’s victims included at least 15 people in New York State and 23 in New Jersey. Some died as waters inundated their basement homes.

South Dakota Attorney General Avoids Jail Time for Fatal Crash

Jason R. Ravnsborg pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges, and a third was dropped. He has no plans to resign, a spokesman said.

A Tidal Wave of Water and at Least 21 Deaths as Floodwaters Ravage Rural Tennessee

An area of rivers, creeks and rolling woods had seen flooding before but nothing approximating the torrent of water that overwhelmed rural communities on Saturday.

Tesla Sells ‘Full Self-Driving,’ but What Is It Really?

As the company deals with government scrutiny of its driver-assistance technology, an add-on kit sold for up to $10,000 is also getting more attention.

Woman Who Drove Into Children Gets 25 Years for Hate Crime

Nicole Poole Franklin, 43 of Des Moines, was sentenced on two federal hate crime charges in connection with the 2019 attacks.

‘It Happened So Fast’: Inside a Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident

A 2019 crash in Florida highlights how gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance system and distractions can have tragic consequences.

San Francisco’s Cyclists Cheer a Road Less Traveled. Museums Mourn It.

Though pedestrians and cyclists are rejoicing at a Golden Gate Park ban on cars, rebounding museums fear the detour will keep visitors away.

Greg Knapp, a Jets Assistant Coach, Dies at 58

Knapp, the team’s new passing-game specialist, was hit by a car while biking over the weekend and never regained consciousness, his family said.

5 Dead in Hamptons Crash That Is Blamed on Speeding

A driver veered into the opposite lane and struck a car head-on in one of at least three fatal crashes in and around the city on Saturday.

Caring for the Wildlife That Stray Into the Suburbs

It’s baby-animal season in the towns north of New York. But with many of the mothers gone missing, humans are stepping in to help out.