Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama before CEO testifies to Congress
No injuries were reported and no hazardous materials leaked following the 30-car derailment, authorities said.
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Resident discusses Ohio train derailment
East Palestine, Ohio, resident Erin Stauffer joins CBS News from Capitol Hill ahead of Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw's testimony. Shaw is set to testify before the Senate committee investigating last month's train crash in the small town and tells CBS News what she hopes to hear in Thursday's testimony.
Norfolk Southern conductor dies in collision
The conductor of a Norfolk Southern train died Tuesday after colliding with a dump truck at a steelmaking facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Norfolk Southern conductor dies in collision with dump truck in Cleveland
The NTSB is launching a special investigation into Norfolk Southern Railway's "organization and safety culture" following multiple accidents dating back to December 2021.
Norfolk Southern pledges repayment costs
Pennsylvania's governor said Norfolk Southern has pledged several million dollars to his state to help cover the cost of the response to last month's toxic train derailment in the neighboring community of East Palestine, Ohio. The company also created a new six-point safety plan in the hopes of avoiding another incident. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss that and another derailment that happened over the weekend.
Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio
Community members and the Biden administration are calling for reform and accountability after another Norfolk Sothern train derailed in Ohio. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest on the crash and what the railway company is vowing as a result.
Norfolk Southern issues new safety plan after derailments
Rail operator said it will improve detectors to spot overheating train wheels and will support a "strong safety culture."
Norfolk Southern train derails in Springfield, Ohio
Nearby residents were asked to shelter in place. The railway company said that there were no hazardous materials aboard the train.
Norfolk Southern announces new safety plan
Another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio over the weekend, raising new questions about safety. Meanwhile, the rail company announced a new six-point safety plan. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joined Anne-Marie Green to provide the latest details and discuss U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's latest comments.
Second Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio
One month after the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Springfield, Ohio. Officials said the train was not carrying hazardous material. Shanelle Kaul reports.
East Palestine residents express their frustrations
At a local town hall meeting Thursday, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, expressed their frustrations to local and federal officials, along with a representative from Norfolk Southern, regarding the response to the toxic train derailment. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from East Palestine on the latest on the unfolding crisis.
Norfolk Southern faces Ohio residents
It has been one month since the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Roxana Saberi has more from residents who are pleading for answers from Norfolk Southern about their safety.
Residents demand answers on Ohio train derailment
Nearly one month after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, local residents remain worried and unsure about the effects the contamination will have on their community. Roxana Saberi reports.
EPA meeting with residents on train derailment
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency ordered the railroad company Norfolk Southern to attend a public meeting today in East Palestine, Ohio, almost one month after the fiery train derailment there. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak joins us from East Palestine to discuss the upcoming meeting and more.
Sen. Sherrod Brown on train derailment
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown says Norfolk Southern needs to continue to provide assistance to East Palestine residents who may experience health issues following the toxic train derailment. He spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane.
Environmental officials insist air quality in East Palestine remains normal
An EPA official said that the agency has conducted 578 home re-entry screenings and is continuing air monitoring from 15 stations within the community.
EPA temporarily halts waste shipments from site of Ohio train derailment
About 102,000 gallons of liquid waste and 4,500 cubic yards of solid waste from the derailment remained in storage on site in East Palestine, the Ohio governor's office said Saturday.
Preliminary findings on Ohio train derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Thursday about the toxic train derailment earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the new details about what went wrong.
Trump visits site of toxic train derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to visit East Palestine, Ohio, Thursday, a day after former President Trump visited. Roxana Saberi talks to residents who continue to blast Norfolk Southern and are growing more concerned about the future of their health and homes.
Train that derailed in Ohio highlights cost-cutting strategy in rail industry
The strategy seeks to streamline rail operations by lengthening trains while cutting the workforce.
Coal train derailment in Nebraska
A train derailed in Nebraska early Tuesday, according to Union Pacific Railroad. About 31 cars carrying coal derailed in Gothenburg, Nebraska, the railroad said in a statement to CBS News.
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Venezuela's future in balance after Trump officials brief lawmakers; Maduro in jail
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spent the night in jail after he appeared in a U.S. courtroom — as questions linger about President Trump's plans for Venezuela.
Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime
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Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 states
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Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is "under attack" by Trump as ICE ramps up
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How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
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5 years after Jan. 6, Democrats seek to ban taxpayer-funded payouts to rioters
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Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
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Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
Travel insurance won't help most people whose flights were disrupted by the turmoil in Venezuela. Here's what such policies do cover.
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
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Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
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New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
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White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Trump blames Maduro for Americans' overdose deaths. Here's what to know.
Experts say Venezuela plays relatively limited role as transit point for cocaine going to U.S., and they say it's fentanyl from Mexico that drives most overdose deaths.
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Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is "under attack" by Trump as ICE ramps up
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New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
CDC issues new childhood vaccine guidelines
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Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997
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CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
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Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
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Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime
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Dozens said to have been killed in Iran protests despite Trump's warning
At least 29 Iranian protesters have reportedly been killed in unrest across the nation, putting its rulers under huge pressure after Trump threatened to intervene.
Sunken tourist boat and body found after soccer coach, 3 kids go missing
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Nikki Glaser returning to host Golden Globes with "different approach"
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Nikki Glaser on hosting Golden Globes
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Harlan Coben ditches fiction for true crime
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Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
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AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
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Nvidia announces "Vera Rubin" AI platform
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The history and mystery of kissing
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
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Search for suspect in Ohio double murder
Police in Ohio are asking the public for leads in the search for a suspect after a dentist and his wife were killed in their home on Dec. 30. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Uvalde school officer trial begins in Texas
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The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
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Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
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Polymarket bettor wins big on Maduro capture
Just hours before news broke of the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, an anonymous user placed a bet that Maduro would be out of power in Venezuela by the end of the month. The bet paid out more than $400,000. CBS News correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Search for suspect in Ohio double murder
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