Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
EPA chief, Ohio governor drink tap water near train derailment site after heavy criticism
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Another train derails in Midwest as Pete Buttigieg announces visit to Ohio crash site
Yet another train derailed in the Midwest late Monday night in Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Yet another train derailed in the Midwest late Monday night in Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Train derailment latest: EPA taking charge of cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Everything you need to know about the toxic chemicals aboard the derailed train in Ohio
The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local residents demand that more be done.
The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local residents demand that more be done.
Nearly 350 arrests made during human trafficking, sex crimes operation in Phoenix area
Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies conducted the operation between Jan. 30 and Feb 11, as large events were held across the Phoenix area – including Super Bowl LVII, the WM Phoenix Open, and the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction.
Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies conducted the operation between Jan. 30 and Feb 11, as large events were held across the Phoenix area – including Super Bowl LVII, the WM Phoenix Open, and the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction.
Erin Brockovich coming to East Palestine, Ohio after toxic train derailment
Activist Erin Brockovich said she’s coming to speak with the people in East Palestine, Ohio as health concerns linger in the weeks following a toxic train derailment.
Activist Erin Brockovich said she’s coming to speak with the people in East Palestine, Ohio as health concerns linger in the weeks following a toxic train derailment.
Ohio train derailment: Should New Englanders be worried about air quality?
New England is downwind of Ohio, where the train derailment in East Palestine earlier this month resulted in a concerning controlled burn of a toxic chemical.
New England is downwind of Ohio, where the train derailment in East Palestine earlier this month resulted in a concerning controlled burn of a toxic chemical.
'Trust the government' says head of EPA during visit to Ohio train derailment site
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Ohio train derailment: Town hall set as concerns linger over odor, sick animals
In and around East Palestine, Ohio, residents are asking whether the air and water around them is safe for people, pets and livestock.
In and around East Palestine, Ohio, residents are asking whether the air and water around them is safe for people, pets and livestock.
What we know about the Ohio train derailment
After a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, concerns over the quality of air and water have begun mounting. Here’s what is known in the aftermath of the incident.
After a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, concerns over the quality of air and water have begun mounting. Here’s what is known in the aftermath of the incident.
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
Ohio residents fear train derailment poisoned air, ground, report animals dying
Ohio residents have reported a foul smell, headaches, and sick and dying animals near the site of the toxic chemical burn to clean up the train accident.
Ohio residents have reported a foul smell, headaches, and sick and dying animals near the site of the toxic chemical burn to clean up the train accident.
Air near Ohio derailment safe for residents to return home
Residents were ordered to evacuate when authorities decided to release and burn five tankers filled with vinyl chloride.
Residents were ordered to evacuate when authorities decided to release and burn five tankers filled with vinyl chloride.
Ohio residents kept out as officials monitor air from derailed train wreckage
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that it’s unclear when evacuated residents will be able to return home to the area where officials released and burned toxic chemicals from the wreckage of the train.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that it’s unclear when evacuated residents will be able to return home to the area where officials released and burned toxic chemicals from the wreckage of the train.
Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
Menacing charge against Bengals' Joe Mixon is dismissed
Bengals running back Joe Mixon no longer faces a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati.
Bengals running back Joe Mixon no longer faces a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati.