Uber now offers 'conversation-free' premium trips

Have you ever gotten into an uncomfortable conversation while using Uber? Or just maybe not in the mood to make small talk during your trip? Uber says they have you covered now.

Helicopter crashes in Hudson River next to heliport

Emergency crews from several agencies responded to a helicopter that crashed in the Hudson River near West 30th Street at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

Pursuit of reported stolen car in Whittier area

Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies are in pursuit of a reported stolen car in the Whittier area Wednesday afternoon.

Screaming woman tried opening door on jet mid-flight, passengers say

A woman screaming that she wanted to die tried opening a door on a Delta flight as it approached LaGuardia Airport Friday afternoon, according to at least two passengers.

I-575 back open after logs spilled onto roadway

It was quite the mess along Interstate 575 in Cherokee County Monday afternoon after a transfer truck flipped on the overpass over Lower Bethany Road.

Search for hit-and-run driver in Marietta

Cobb County Police are searching for the person who injured a child in a hit and run.

Work begins to fix sinkhole in Conyers

Work started this week on a huge sinkhole which opened up during severe storms and subsequent flooding last month in Conyers.

Woman, 5 dogs killed after violent pursuit crash in Long Beach

A woman and five of her dogs were killed late Tuesday morning following a police pursuit that ended at 3rd Street and Temple Avenue in Long Beach.

Downtown connector crash leaves 1 dead, 3 others injured

A two-vehicle car crash on the downtown connector left one person dead, and three others hospitalized early Thursday morning. 

Nice save! Bus driver grabs student stepping toward car

A fast-acting school bus driver is being lauded for grabbing a student by the back of his jacket as he was about to step out into the path of a passing car.

Tampa police: Accelerate to highway speeds when merging

Merging onto Florida highways can be stressful, but as long as drivers follow the rules of the road, it would help ease the anxiety.

Uber, Lyft drivers planning to strike Wednesday

Regular Uber or Lyft customers may want to make other plans for Wednesday. Rideshare drivers are planning to go on strike around the world including metro Atlanta. 

Uber, Lyft drivers plan hold strike across US and in London

Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are turning off their apps to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in billions of dollars from investors.

GSP: Man killed on I-20 in Villa Rica

A man is dead after being struck and killed while walking along Interstate 20 in Villa Rica early Tuesday morning.

DUI charges for man who crashed into cruiser – on tractor

Police in Haines City say a 68-year-old man -- whose license has been suspended for 41 years -- was drunk when he drove his lawn tractor into a police cruiser Saturday evening.