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Norfolk Southern has agreed to a $600 million settlement following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, involving toxic materials,

Apr 09, 2024

Norfolk Southern agrees to $600M settlement for Ohio train derailment

Over a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailment resulted in a fiery explosion in East Palestine, Ohio, the railroad reached a preliminary agreement for a $600 million settlement on Tuesday, April 9. However, a judge will need to approve and sign the lawsuit. “If approved by the court, the agreement will resolve all class…

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new rail safety rule requiring most trains to operate with at least two crew members.

Apr 03, 2024

New federal rules mandate 2-person train crews to boost rail safety

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday, April 2, announced a new safety rule requiring most trains to have at least two crew members, aiming to improve safety in the railroad industry. The move comes after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, last year. The train had three crew members on board when…

Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about using an obstruction statute in charging individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, raising questions about the prosecution process.

Mar 04, 2024

Court tosses part of Jan. 6 sentence, could impact 100 defendants’ prison time

More than a hundred people convicted on charges related to Jan. 6 could have their sentences changed after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit tossed a portion of retired Air Force Lt. Col. Larry R. Brock Jr.’s sentence. Brock appealed his felony conviction of obstructing the work of Congress. While the panel…

Feb 13, 2024

Ride share drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and those looking to catch a ride to a fancy restaurant using Uber or Lyft — or maybe a date in with DoorDash — may have their plans derailed by a strike. Thousands of drivers working for the ride share companies and food delivery services are walking off the job…

At least 112 people are dead and hundreds remain missing after wildfires broke out in coastal cities in central Chile popular with tourists. The wildfires are believed to be the deadliest in the country’s history.

Feb 05, 2024

More than 100 killed, hundreds missing in wildfires in Chile

At least 112 people are dead and hundreds remain missing after wildfires broke out in coastal cities in central Chile popular with tourists. The wildfires are believed to be the deadliest in the country’s history. Chilean President Gabriel Boric says the death toll could rise as rescuers work to locate survivors in collapsed homes. Some…

The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement estimated to be worth $310 million with railway company Norfolk Southern after one of its trains spilled chemicals into the town of East Palestine, Ohio, last year.

Jan 31, 2024

President Biden to visit East Palestine a year after disastrous train derailment

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit East Palestine, Ohio, marking a year since a Norfolk Southern train derailment resulted in a toxic chemical spill. Biden’s visit comes amid criticism for not visiting sooner; he previously stated he would visit “at some point.” The White House confirmed Jan. 31 that his visit will take place…

Minority Leader McConnell told Republicans he supports working toward a border security deal to go with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Jan 25, 2024

McConnell reiterates support after risking border deal over Trump opposition

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday, Jan. 25 he still supports a border security deal that’s linked to aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. He put months of negotiations in question when, on the previous night, he said he didn’t want to do anything to undermine the presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump,…