Driver killed in crash while trying to set speed record in Utah
Chris Raschke was going 283 mph when he lost control about two and a half miles into a run, officials said.
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Chris Raschke was going 283 mph when he lost control about two and a half miles into a run, officials said.
Liverpool F.C. soccer player Diogo Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain along with his brother, police say.
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
Police say 35 people were killed in Zhuhai, China, when a driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center a day before the city hosts a military air show.
The woman was apparently trying to park her vehicle and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes, police said
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
The $500 million Las Vegas Grand Prix was halted 9 minutes into a practice lap after Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a road valve cover that badly damaged his Ferrari.
D.J. Hayden, Ralph Oragwu and Zach McMillian — three former University of Houston football players — were among the victims of the crash, the university said.
Four out of 5 compact pickup trucks earned low safety ratings in a crash test evaluating back-seat safety.
Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.
Ruggs is expected to be sentenced to three to 10 years in prison at a hearing set for early August.
Justin Owen was the reigning track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway with two feature wins and the title in 2022, USAC said.
The defensive lineman faced misdemeanor charges for reckless driving and racing in the aftermath of a fatal accident that killed two people in January.
KJ Osborn of the Minnesota Vikings was able to assist in the rescue of a motorist in Austin, Texas.
Warrants were out for his arrest for alleged racing and reckless driving in connection with the January crash that killed a teammate and team staff member.
Player Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy died early Sunday. Two others from the football program were injured, the university said.
A crash involving multiple vehicles caused all lanes on Interstate 70 heading to southbound Interstate 225 to close on Monday during the evening rush hour.
A scooter rider and a car collided in Boulder and one person was seriously hurt.
Authorities closed Highway 93 after a deadly head-on crash with a semi-truck and a vehicle.
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a deadly hit-and-run crash in Westminster.
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, the snowy conditions caused a treacherous turn of events on I-25 in the Denver area.
A crash involving several cars in southern Colorado led to a major closure of Interstate 25 on during Thursday's snowstorm.
Colorado State Patrol responded to a deadly crash on U.S. 287 just north of Longmont Tuesday morning.
Both directions of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Springs are currently closed as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday for a multi-vehicle pileup.
One person is dead and four others are hurt after a two-car crash at a 6th Avenue intersection early Friday morning.
Even with a little fresh snow, wildfire risk remains top of mind in Colorado's mountain communities after an exceptionally dry winter. Some neighborhoods are practicing evacuation drills to prepare.
The Aurora City Council says it needs residents' help finding ways to ensure respectful, productive public comment at city council meetings.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating after a car struck the second story of a church in Security-Widefield on Saturday night.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
Police are seeking other potential sexual assault victims of a rideshare driver who is now accused of driving away with an intoxicated female when her boyfriend got out of the vehicle.
Even with a little fresh snow, wildfire risk remains top of mind in Colorado's mountain communities after an exceptionally dry winter. Some neighborhoods are practicing evacuation drills to prepare.
The Aurora City Council says it needs residents' help finding ways to ensure respectful, productive public comment at city council meetings.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating after a car struck the second story of a church in Security-Widefield on Saturday night.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
Police are seeking other potential sexual assault victims of a rideshare driver who is now accused of driving away with an intoxicated female when her boyfriend got out of the vehicle.
Joe Ruch is tracking storms across Colorado
A group of fourth-graders from Park Hill Elementary in Denver came up with a quicker solution to cool classrooms without air conditioning.
On Sunday the Denver Art Museum celebrated it's 24th Annual Día Del Niño, a day of festivities honoring kids through performances, activities and more.
On Monday, the Colorado State Senate will take up a bill that could help restaurants make ends meet by eliminating credit card swipe fees.
The Aurora City Council says it needs residents' help finding ways to ensure respectful, productive public comment at city council meetings.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
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Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
After a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Colorado have spoken out in strong opposition to acts of political violence.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
An Aurora restaurant paid a fine after an investigation found a teen employee was allowed to load a trash compactor — a federally prohibited hazardous task for a minor — and some employees worked longer than federal law allows.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.