- Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control of vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue. The recall includes F-150 […]
- WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be rescued. When Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., shared a […]
- KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Around 15 people deported from the United States landed in Congo’s capital Kinshasa in the early hours of Friday, their lawyer said. It was the latest example of the Trump administration using agreements with African countries to accelerate migrant removals. The deportees are all from Latin America and the Congolese government […]
- From the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial to O.J. Simpson’s double murder case, cameras in the courtrooms have long exposed the inner workings of some of America’s most spectacular criminal cases. Now calls to bar cameras from Tyler Robinson ‘s trial in the killing of Charlie Kirk is reigniting the debate over whether they belong. Robinson’s […]
- By Timothy Aeppel, Nicholas P. Brown and Christoph Steitz April 17 (Reuters) – Jay Foreman said he’s “locked and loaded” for the U.S. government’s launch on Monday of a new system to refund up to $166 billion in illegally collected tariffs, but he and many other importers are realistic that much could still go wrong. […]
- $13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
on April 17, 2026 at 5:18 pmNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring. Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to shell out $150 for a round-trip train fare for each match, transportation officials confirmed Friday. That’s nearly 12 times the regular $12.90 fare for the roughly 15-minute, 9-mile (14-kilometer) ride from Manhattan’s Penn Station to the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. On-site parking won’t be available for most fans, so New Jersey officials anticipate that around 40,000 fans will use mass transit for each match. The home stadium for both the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets is set to host eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final on July 19. Group stage games for soccer powerhouses Brazil, France, Germany and England, along with other nations, begin June 13. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has suggested the upcharge was necessary to ensure that her state’s commuters weren’t stuck with a “tab for years to come” for hosting the World Cup on its return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994. NJ Transit officials said it would cost $62 million to transport fans to and from the stadium over the duration of the tournament, and that outside grants had defrayed only $14 million of those anticipated expenses. “This isn’t price gouging,” NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri told reporters Friday. “We’re literally trying to recoup our costs.” Taking public transit to World Cup matches in Boston’s suburbs will also be costly. Express buses from various locations to Gillette Stadium, home of the NFL’s New England Patriots, will cost $95, officials announced this week. And thousands of fans have already snapped up $80 round-trip train tickets from Boston to the commuter rail station near the stadium. That’s four times the $20 riders are normally charged for a round-trip ticket during game days and other special events. Unlike MetLife, Gillette isn’t a short hop from downtown. The stadium is located in Foxborough, a town some 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Boston. Other World Cup host cities, including Los Angeles and Philadelphia, have pledged to keep their transit fares unchanged, noting that the U.S. government has provided some $100 million in transit grants to host cities to provide enhanced bus and rail service. Kansas City is running shuttles from locations around the city to Arrowhead Stadium that cost just $15 roundtrip. It’s also offering a free bus from the airport to downtown. Houston, which is hosting seven World Cup matches, said it has added buses and train cars to serve fans, but intends to keep fares at current levels: $1.25 for buses and light rail trains and park-and-ride options ranging from $2 to $4.50. But New Jersey’s governor, a Democrat who took office in January, said her administration inherited an agreement where FIFA, international soccer’s governing body, contributed “$0 for transportation” while leaving the state’s perpetually cash-strapped transit agency “stuck with a $48 million bill.” “FIFA should pay for the rides. But if they don’t — I’m not going to let New Jersey get taken for one,” Sherrill said in a social media post Wednesday. FIFA has bristled at the suggestion, noting that the agreements signed with World Cup host cities back in 2018 called for free transportation for fans to all matches. It also argued that no other major event held at MetLife has been required to pay for fan transportation. “We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor’s approach today on fan transportation,” the organization said in a statement Thursday, as news reports of the reported fare began to circulate. “FIFA worked for years with host cities on transportation and mobility plans, including advocating for millions of dollars in federal funding to support host cities for transportation.” The huge increase in the fare to MetLife also drew an objection from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. “Charging over $100 for a short train ride sounds awfully high to me,” the Democrat posted on X earlier this week. The surge pricing was first reported by sports outlet The Athletic. Alternatives to taking the train to the games at MetLife Stadium will be almost as pricey. A limited number of parking spots at the nearby American Dream Mall are being sold in advance, currently priced at $225. ___ Follow Philip Marcelo at https://x.com/philmarcelo Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
- UPS plane aborts landing in Louisville after small plane crosses its runway in latest close call
on April 17, 2026 at 5:18 pmA UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing in Louisville earlier this week when a small plane crossed the runway just as it approached. The air traffic controller yelled “Skylab 25, stop!” at the small plane before quickly ordering the UPS plane to pull up and perform a maneuver called a go-around to avert another tragedy at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, which is a major hub for UPS. The audio was posted online by www.LiveATC.net. Just last November, a UPS plane crashed after an engine fell off as it was rolling down the runway to take off. The National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday that it plans to hold two days of investigative hearings starting May 19 to learn more about why the crash that killed 14 people happened. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this latest incident, which happened about 12:10 a.m. Tuesday. Right after the cargo plane safely pulled up, the controller asked “Skylab 25, what are you doing?” The pilot responded “Skylab 25, yeah, sorry about that.” The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. Close calls like this happen somewhere frequently. Just last week, a Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks that crossed in front of it as it was taxiing at slow speeds at Los Angeles International Airport. In a separate incident earlier this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, an American Airlines pilot told the tower he had to slam on the brakes when a truck crossed in front of him on a taxiway. Last month, an Air Canada plane landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York smashed into a fire truck that had been cleared to cross the runway less than 20 seconds earlier. Both pilots were killed and dozens were injured in that crash. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
- Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia’s ex-lieutenant governor
on April 17, 2026 at 5:18 pmPatients and colleagues are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after police say she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Police found both dead in their home in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Annandale, Virginia, early Thursday. They believe Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife and then killed himself. They were going through a divorce and Justin Fairfax had been ordered by a judge to move out of the house by the end of the month. Cerina Fairfax, 49, ran a thriving family dentistry practice in the nearby city of Fairfax. A profile page on its described her as an avid reader who liked to travel, practice yoga, go on trail runs with her Vizsla-breed dogs and “spend time with her wonderful family.” ___ EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org ___ Virginia Rep. Jennifer McClellan, who knew Fairfax through her husband’s campaign and the time he spent in office, said their two teenaged children were “the people she cherished most.” “Cerina Fairfax was a loving and dedicated mother and the rock at the center of her large family,” McClellan wrote in a statement. Terron Sims II, a friend and patient, remembered her as a quiet and caring friend, whose dentistry was more than a profession. “It was an expression of love and compassion,” Sims told WUSA-TV. “It was her way of service to others.” Fairfax was recognized in 2015 as the Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade by the Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry. Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the interim dean of the dental school, wrote that her loss is deeply felt by many who knew her. “As a clinician and alumna, Dr. Fairfax embodied the ideals of our profession — dedication to her patients, commitment to growth, and a deep sense of purpose in her work each day,” Johnson wrote. “I know she was a mentor, role model, and friend to many in our school.” Leaders in the state’s dental community also praised her accomplishments and commitment to patients. “In addition to being a beloved practitioner in her community, Dr. Fairfax loved giving back through volunteer work and contributions to local charities focused on helping those in need,” said Ryan Dunn, CEO of the Virginia Dental Association, in a statement. “As we remember Dr. Fairfax, we honor the impact she made and the connections she helped build within the VDA and her community.” Cerina and Justin Fairfax met as undergraduates at Duke University and married in 2006. Justin Fairfax unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for attorney general in 2013, then won the race for lieutenant governor in 2017. He was considered a rising star in the Democratic Party until two women came forward accusing him of sexually assaulting them years earlier, before he and Cerina were married. He left office at the end of his term in 2022, following an unsuccessful run for governor. Cerina Fairfax said in court filings that they separated nearly two years ago. But they were still living in the same house with their children, who police said were both home at the time of their deaths. The judge overseeing the divorce had told Justin Fairfax to move out by the end of April, writing “it is clear tensions in the Fairfax home have been extremely high for an extended period of time.” Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
on April 17, 2026 at 5:18 pmMEDIA, Pa. (AP) — Judy Prichard McCleary believes her ancestors have gone to the afterlife, and that only their bodies are buried at the family mausoleum in a sprawling Philadelphia-area cemetery. Yet she remains rattled by the discovery that five of their nine crypts were disturbed — and the remains of a great-great-great aunt stolen — in a bizarre string of crimes involving the theft of more than 100 bodies from Pennsylvania cemeteries. “I believe their souls are in heaven. I still think it’s disruptive,” McCleary said Friday after a brief court hearing in which the defendant waived his right to an evidentiary hearing. Jonathan Gerlach, 34, is charged with two dozen burglary counts after authorities said he stole human remains from gravesites in several counties, along with scores of other charges. The macabre nature of the crime has captured the public imagination and prompted a wave of news coverage. McCleary knows that police may have more urgent cases to address than crimes against the dead. But she and a relative on hand Friday said it’s still not a victimless crime. She hopes it will encourage lawmakers to do more to stop the sale of body parts online, one of the potential motives in the case. “To be able to sell body parts on the internet, just appalls me. I think it should be stopped,” she said. Gerlach, of Lancaster County, was arrested in January near Mount Moriah Cemetery, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. Police said they could see bones and skulls in the back seat of his car, leading them to search his home and a storage unit in Ephrata. They said they found more than 100 human skulls, mummified hands and feet and similar items. They also recovered jewelry believed to be linked to the graves and a pacemaker still attached to a body. Gerlach’s arraignment is June 3, although his lawyer, who declined to comment on the case, said he was unlikely to appear. Gerlach, who remains in custody, sported glasses and a tight bun in court Friday, and had a collar-sized tattoo around his neck, as he politely answered routine questions from the judge. He was arrested in January as he walked back from Mount Moriah Cemetery toward his car with a crowbar, police said. They said they found the mummified remains of two small children, three skulls and other bones in a burlap bag. Gerlach told investigators he took about 30 sets of human remains and showed them the graves he stole from, they said. Mount Moriah, which dates to 1855, is a 160-acre landmark on the Philadelphia-Yeadon borough line with about 150,000 grave sites. The Prichard family mausoleum was built there in the early 1900s by McCleary’s great-great- grandfather, Jonathan Prichard, who came to the U.S. from Ireland and became a grocer. Some relatives say he invented the first paper bag, but there is no patent on file, so it remains only a quaint part of the family lore. Prichard moved the bodies of two children who had died earlier into the mausoleum, before he and other relatives joined them there upon their deaths. “It just made me sick to my stomach that anybody would want to do that,” McCleary said of the crimes. “I think the man needs help.” ___ AP reporter Mark Scolforo contributed to this report from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
- Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan
on April 17, 2026 at 4:18 pmNEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer on horseback nabbed a suspected purse snatcher after chasing her through the streets of Manhattan at full gallop — a wild scene evoking the clip-clopping past of a city where lights, sirens and squad cars are the norm. The late Wednesday morning pursuit began when the victim reported the theft. The officer — whose name has not been released — and his horse quickly took up the chase that was captured on his bodycam and also by a television news crew that happened to be in the area for an unrelated story. The officer repeatedly screamed at the suspect to stop running, but she refused while denying she had taken the purse. The brief hoof chase went along sidewalks, under scaffolding, between parked cars and across streets before the woman was stopped by a pedestrian and then detained by the officer. The woman was charged with larceny and providing false information. Authorities said she had been convicted of murder in the April 2000 fatal shooting of a cab driver and had served time in prison before being released. She is currently on lifetime parole. No injuries were reported in the chase. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
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