Tesla driver charged after dragging officer nearly 200 feet
The driver who police claim dragged a highway patrol officer during a traffic stop was officially charged Wednesday after turning himself into police, according to officials.
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Driver accused of dragging Philadelphia highway patrol officer charged
The driver who police claim dragged a police officer during a traffic stop has turned himself in, police said.
Man accused of dragging highway patrol officer surrenders to police
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia that the man who police claim dragged a highway patrol officer during a traffic stop has turned himself in.
Philadelphia police officer released from hospital after Tesla drags them 200 feet in traffic stop
Police say the officer has bruised ribs and a possible broken leg after the incident.
Tesla drags Philadelphia police officer 200 feet in traffic stop
Police say the highway patrol officer spotted a gun in the vehicle when the driver tried to get away.
U.S. probing Tesla over steering wheels that might fall off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it got two complaints that the steering wheels can come off Tesla's Model Y SUV while it's being driven.
Tesla to open part of charging network to other EVs under U.S. expansion plan
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
Driver of Tesla that plunged off Calif. cliff arrested for attempted murder
Investigators say they "developed probable cause to believe this incident was an intentional act."
Driver Says Problem With Tesla's Autopilot Feature Caused Self-Driving Vehicle To Crash On New Jersey Highway
The crash happened on Sunday around 6:30 p.m. when the driver's Tesla Model X was traveling in the right lane of Route 1 North.
Elon Musk Says Tesla Nearly Ready To Deliver Self-Driving Car
Tesla says it's nearly ready to deliver a self-driving car.
Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Mode Hits Police Car
The Laguna Beach, California, police department said Tuesday a sedan made by the electric-car maker was in Autopilot mode when it crashed into one of its cruisers.
Tesla Driver Hits And Kills Bear On Highway
A driver was lucky to escape injury after colliding with a bear that wandered onto an Oregon highway.
GoFundMe Page Raises $5,000 To Buy Elon Musk A New Couch
Last week, Elon Musk showed "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King the couch he sleeps on when he works late at his Tesla Model 3 factory. The internet was not pleased with the piece of furniture.
Tesla Says Its Model 3 Car Will Go On Sale On Friday
The first Tesla Model 3 electric car for the masses should come off the assembly line on Friday with the first deliveries late July, the company's CEO says.
Tesla Driver Risks His Own Safety To Save Unconscious Driver
How do you stop a speeding car? Kick settled on some Newtonian physics.
Tesla Inks Deal To Buy German Engineering Firm For Manufacturing
Tesla Motors says it has agreed to buy a German engineering company to help automate its electric car manufacturing.
Demand For Tesla's New Model 3 Is Wild, But Limited To Tech Fans
Demand for Tesla's new Model 3 has been eye-popping, with consumers pre-ordering about $13.7 billion worth of the electric sedans nearly two years before they go on sale.
Orders For Tesla's Lower-Price Car Reach 325,000
Tesla Motors said that worldwide orders for its new lower-priced Model 3 electric car have hit 325,000. CEO Elon Musk on Thursday added on Twitter that the number is still rising.
Tesla, Radio Flyer Team Up To Create Cars For Kids
CBS 2's Vince Gerasole has a look at the latest luxury car for your toddler.
Senate Majority Leader To Offer Bill Allowing Tesla To Sell Cars To Consumers
The majority leader of the Connecticut Senate says he'll introduce legislation that would allow electric vehicle manufacturers, including Tesla Motors, to sell cars directly to consumers.
Tesla Motors Applies To Sell, Service Cars In Michigan
Tesla says it's "committed to being able to serve its customers in Michigan and is working with the legislature to accomplish that."
Elon Musk Says Some Tesla Cars Will Be Built In China
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company will eventually start making some of its electric cars in China.
Electric Vehicles Are Vogue But Not Profitable Investment
Electric cars continue to be an inscrutable market segment. No company is making money on them, yet carmakers - and now non-carmakers - continue to invest in them.
New Jersey To Allow Tesla To Sell Its Vehicles Directly To Consumers
New Jersey will now allow an electric car manufacturer to sell its vehicles directly to consumers. That's a change from a policy adopted within the state just one year ago.
New Jersey Senate Passes Tesla Car Sale Bill
The state Senate on Monday passed a bill that would reverse a decision by the state Motor Vehicle Commission that banned car manufacturers like Tesla Motors from selling to consumers in the state.
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"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
National Coffee Day 2023 deals: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Circle K
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Bryce Harper says "I'm gonna get fined for being right" after strike three call
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SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
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"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
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Bryce Harper says "I'm gonna get fined for being right" after strike three call
The Phillies' Bryce Harper threw his helmet into the stands and was ejected Thursday night following an outburst toward third base umpire Ángel Hernández on a checked strike three.
SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
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"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
City council essentially bans safe injection sites opening in Philadelphia
The bill creates a zoning rule in nine of Philadelphia's 10 city districts prohibiting the sites. But councilmembers claim there's still a path.
Philly health officials urge vaccinations as COVID hospitalizations increase
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
How to file for assistance if impacted by looting in Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia's Department of Commerce said it's assisting about 50 businesses impacted.
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SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
Convicted attempted murderer still on the run after escaping during work detail in Mount Laurel Township
Edward Berbon was living at a halfway house in Camden, New Jersey, while he was finishing out a nearly two-decade sentence for attempted murder.
Sen. Menendez, co-defendants plead not guilty to bribery-related charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will appear before a federal judge for his initial appearance in the case along with his wife Nadine, who is also charged in the case, and two other co-defendants.
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Mothers outraged after Delaware State Trooper accused of beating teens over prank indicted
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
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The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
Crisis therapy friends from Philly team up to help others get lifesaving therapy access
The two friends created Charlie Health, a virtual therapy platform that provides mental health counseling for teenagers and young adults.
Majority of dog owners see pet vaccinations as unsafe, ineffective, or unnecessary: study
A new study finds many dog owners are skeptical of having their pet vaccinated but experts said vaccines for dogs are safe, effective and necessary.
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Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
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"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
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SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
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SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
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SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
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Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
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"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
Bryce Harper says "I'm gonna get fined for being right" after strike three call
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Fantasy football Week 4: The Miami Dolphins RB to own, Taylor Swift mania, more
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Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark
A Phillies fan and his emotional support animal, an alligator named WallyGator, were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.
Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
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End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
New docuseries takes closer look at 2018 fatal stabbing in Rittenhouse Square
Paramount+ docuseries "72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square" unravels the mystery of what really transpired in July 2018, when Michael White fatally stabbed successful real estate developer Sean Schellenger.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
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Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
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Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
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With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
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Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
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5 in 1 rocker bassinet recalled due to suffocation risk
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JoAnne Epps to be laid to rest Friday after funeral at Temple University
Temple University is saying goodbye to its late president JoAnne Epps after a viewing and funeral at the Liacouras Center on Friday.
The Heartbeat: Jester Castle
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Bryce Harper on Angel Hernandez: "It's just, every year it's the same story, same thing"
Harper had some strong words for umpire Angel Hernandez after he was ejected during the Phillies-Pirates games Thursday night.
National Coffee Day: Keurig, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme have deals
Some chains have free coffee and Keurig has 20% off deals on its website for National Coffee Day.