A major snowstorm is brewing just in time for April Fools’ Day in parts of New England. The National Weather Service says the coastal storm is going to bring heavy, wet snow to Maine and New Hampshire starting Friday and continuing through Saturday afternoon. Meteorologist Tom Hawley says the “jackpot”… Read More

Pedestrian deaths are climbing faster than motorist fatalities, reaching nearly 6,000 deaths last year — the highest total in more than two decades, according to an analysis of preliminary state data released Thursday. Increased driving due to an improved economy, lower gas prices and more walking for exercise and environmental… Read More

The U.S. Marshals Service is looking for a 91-year-old federal judge who has been reported missing from his Pennsylvania home. Edwin Kosik disappeared from his home near Scranton around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Marshals Service says he’s driving a gray 2015 Acura with driver’s side damage and may be “at… Read More

Ford is recalling more than 570,000 vehicles in North America and Europe to fix separate problems that can cause engine fires and doors to fly open unexpectedly. The recalls will hit the company’s bottom line in the first quarter of this year. Ford said in a Wednesday filing with securities… Read More

Fire crews are battling a wildfire in southeast Georgia that has burned 250 acres, or less than half a square mile of woodlands, and destroyed one home. Georgia Forestry Commission spokeswoman Wendy Burnett said firefighters in Brantley County had the blaze 80 percent contained Wednesday. She said families were evacuated… Read More

A driver who called for help after running out of gas is accused of stealing a deputy’s squad car in South Dakota and leading authorities in a pursuit before once again running out of fuel. Troy James is charged with felony grand theft. Officials say James called for assistance early… Read More