Biden calls for expanding passenger rail in speech celebrating Amtrak
The president's trip to Philadelphia is part of his tour to promote his infrastructure proposal to the American people.
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Biden: We have to invest in Amtrak
President Biden stopped in Philadelphia Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the president's call to invest in the U.S. rail system as well as the White House's decision to restrict travel from India due to that country's deadly surge of COVID-19.
No charges for engineer
An engineer involved in a 2015 deadly train derailment will not face criminal charges. Prosecutors say they can't prove that the engineer, Brandon Bostian, acted with "conscious disregard" when he accelerated the train. Reena Ninan has more.
President Biden pitches voters on plans
President Joe Biden is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amtrak on Friday in Philadelphia as he hits the road to pitch his plans to boost jobs and help American families. Crooked Media's Shaniqua McClendon spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the way the president is pushing his message.
Amtrak CEO on improvements
Amtrak is setting ridership records and planning to introduce new trains. It's also moving forward under new leadership and a president-elect promising investment in America's infrastructure. Amtrak CEO Charles "Wick" Moorman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest upgrades and safety efforts, including positive train control.
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N.J. crash new details
New details have emerged in the investigation into the deadly N.J. train crash. The NTSB gave a statement in which they say the event recorder may not have been functioning. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with the latest from New Jersey.
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Train wreck survivors
Dozens of people were injured in Thursday morning's New Jersey train crash, both within the train and on the platform. Survivors describe the terrifying crash. Demarco Morgan has more.
NY, NJ Govs on crash
At least one person is dead and about 100 are hurt after a commuter train crash in Hoboken, N.J. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a news conference on the crash. See their full remarks.
Train crash details
Dozens of people were injured on Thursday morning when a train crashed into the platform in Hoboken, N.J. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil reports from the scene, and former NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker explains what might have gone wrong.
Hoboken crash site
New video from inside the Hoboken train terminal as crews work their way through the crash scene.
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National Transportation Safety Board investigators now believe a deadly 2015 Amtrak crash was caused by engineer Brandon Bostian's "loss of situational awareness."
National Transportation Safety Board investigators now believe a deadly 2015 Amtrak crash was caused by engineer Brandon Bostian's "loss of situational awareness." Eight people were killed, and more than 200 were injured. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Accident investigators are trying to figure out how an Amtrak passenger train and a backhoe wound up on the same track on Sunday
Accident investigators are trying to figure out how an Amtrak passenger train and a backhoe wound up on the same track on Sunday. The collision caused the train's derailment and deaths of two construction workers. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Two workers were killed when an Amtrak train hit their construction equipment just outside of Philadelphia
Two workers were killed when an Amtrak train hit their construction equipment just outside of Philadelphia. With more on how this may have been prevented, former NTSB chairmen Mark Rosenker joins CBSN.
An Amtrak train derailed near Philadelphia on Sunday morning when it hit a backhoe next to the tracks
An Amtrak train derailed near Philadelphia on Sunday morning when it hit a backhoe next to the tracks. Two workers with the backhoe were killed, and trains from New York to Philadelphia were suspended. With more, CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and former NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker join CBSN.
There were more than 100 people on board the Amtrak Southwest Chief, which was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago
Five cars from an Amtrak train derailed near Wichita, Kansas, overnight, injuring at least 27 people, two of them critically. There were more than 100 people on board the Amtrak Southwest Chief, which was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago. Don Dahler reports.
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A look back at CBSN's coverage of the biggest stories of 2015
A look back at CBSN's coverage of the biggest stories of 2015.
An increase in the number of people killed in railroad accidents has prompted an urgent request for all 50 states to inspect the stoplights at their railroad crossings
An increase in the number of people killed in railroad accidents has prompted an urgent request for all 50 states to inspect the stoplights at their railroad crossings. Since 2013, 96 people have died and 419 have been hurt at railroad intersections. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Last May, an Amtrak train was hit by an unidentified object just before crashing in Philadelphia, killing 12 and injuring nearly 200
Last May, an Amtrak train was hit by an unidentified object just before crashing in Philadelphia, killing 12 and injuring nearly 200. Investigators released some of the evidence Monday, including transcripts from interviews with the train's engineer. Kris Van Cleave reports.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was kicked off an Amtrak quiet car for being too loud
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was kicked off an Amtrak quiet car for being too loud. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more.
Walmart will soon have a new chief financial officer
Walmart will soon have a new chief financial officer. Also, pets will soon be welcome aboard some Amtrak trains. Marlie Hall reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Deadly flooding hits East Coast, Amtrak passengers injured in derailment, and more stories you're clicking on
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Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
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DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
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King Charles toasts U.S.-U.K. alliance in state dinner, after rare address to Congress
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London mayor laments "shocking antisemitic attacks" as 2 hurt in stabbing
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TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt
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Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
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DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
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Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
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TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
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Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
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Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
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Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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Florida House advances congressional map to give GOP up to 4 more seats
The new map, propsed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, will now go to the Florida Senate, where it is expected to be approved.
Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt
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Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
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Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
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A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
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Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
Police declare terrorist incident after 2 Jewish men stabbed in London
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
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Reshaping the conversation about aging
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FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
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FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
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FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
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Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
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Legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
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Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
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AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
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Saving the Venus fly trap
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
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2 stabbed in London Jewish neighborhood
A man is in custody after two people were stabbed at a Jewish neighborhood of North London, according to British authorities. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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