Five of the 38 train cars that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio were carrying large amounts of the carcinogenic gas vinyl chloride, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary investigation. Exposure to high levels of vinyl chloride can increase the risk of cancer, and many residents in the area have been reporting cases of…

Today marks one year since the Russia-Ukraine war began, and a new $2 billion support package is on its way to Ukraine from the U.S., including high-tech military equipment and ammunition. The White House has also announced new sanctions to slow Russia’s funding. This story and more highlights the daily rundown for Friday, Feb. 24,…

A winter storm is stretching from coast to coast causing major disruptions across the U.S., including canceling thousands of flights; a local TV news reporter has been shot and killed while at the scene of an earlier homicide; Russia is expanding its nuclear arsenal; and a mysterious sphere washes ashore. These stories and more make…

The Union Pacific Railroad has confirmed that one of its trains carrying coal derailed early Tuesday morning about three miles southeast of Gothenburg, Nebraska. The rail company said in a statement that “no one was injured” and that “cleanup has begun, with heavy equipment on site.” About 31 cars were involved in the derailment, leading…

The U.S. military is investigating a leak of emails from a Pentagon server; a new candidate enters the 2024 presidential contest; a fourth train derailment within a month; and a massive winter storm is coming. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.  U.S. military email server exposed The U.S.…

Another train derailed in the Midwest late Monday night in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is the third major derailment in recent weeks. The derailment included dozens of train cars that came off of the tracks. “At about 1:45 a.m. Central Standard Time today, approximately 31 Union Pacific train cars carrying coal derailed near Gothenburg, Nebraska,” Union…

At least five hazardous chemicals were released into the surrounding area after a train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The controlled burn of the chemicals, authorized by the governor, led to a massive toxic plume over East Palestine that could be seen from miles away and from planes flying above. Residents have been cleared to…

A train derailed in Van Buren Township outside of Detroit, Michigan, Thursday morning. Local media outlets are reporting at least six cars are off the tracks. According to Fox 2 Detroit, one of the derailed train cars was carrying hazardous materials. Officials say it is not a hazmat situation. The outlet is also reporting no…

In a letter to the transportation company Norfolk Southern, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed the hazardous materials released in the Ohio train derailment earlier this month. The incident has sparked health concerns among those living in the area. One of the materials listed is vinyl chloride, which is a carcinogen. Short-term exposure to vinyl…

New developments have come out in the FBI investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents; an active shooter situation inside a shopping mall in El Paso has been ended; students held a vigil at Michigan State; and the railway company involved in the Ohio derailment avoided a town hall meeting with residents. These…