"Black boxes" may help in probe of deadly train crash
Train, crossing gates had data recorders and SUV that was struck may have, but one key question remains
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Cop responds to shoplifting report with help, not handcuffs
Kentucky police officer says, "I think, 'Well, what if me and my son, what if this was us?'"
2 teens shot outside Maryland high school
Frantic parents rush to scene; basketball game was being played inside; suspect or suspects being sought
"Texas 7" member executed for murder of cop near Dallas
Donald Newbury becomes 3rd from gang of prison escapees to be put to death for killing policeman who interrupted a robbery
Jury selection set to start in "American Sniper" murder trial
Eddie Ray Routh is charged with killing Iraq War veteran Chris Kyle and a neighbor at a gun range in 2013
Thrill-seekers bike on ice for fun on coldest week of the year
For these racers in Minnesota the colder and snowier the track, the better
Deadly crash is reminder of danger of rail crossings
An accident in suburban New York that killed six people is one of thousands of rail incidents in the U.S.; but there has been some improvement
White House wants $5 million for earthquake early warning system
System warns the public up to a minute or more before shaking starts; already being tested on West Coast
Man on cell phone misses huge whale in front of his face
Photographer's photo of a man on his phone ignoring a whale that's two feet away goes viral
Boston celebrates Patriots' Superbowl victory
Boston turned out to welcome home the New England Patriots from their Superbowl win over the Seattle Seahawks
Officials focus on SUV driver in deadly NY train crash
NTSB authorities were looking at why a woman briefly exited her vehicle, then pulled forward just before the crash that killed six people
Cal State L.A. cancels "sex toys" event after outcry
Parents and students shocked after learning students' fees were set to fund event promoting handcuffs, swings and "#PlayTimeAtCalStateLA"
Metro-North train accidents
The New York commuter rail service had its worst accident on February 3, 2015. These are some of the other accidents in its history.
Charlie Sifford, first black golfer on PGA Tour, dead at 92
Widely regarded as "the Jackie Robinson of golf," Sifford withstood racial taunts and threats to become one of the nation's leading golfers at the height of his career
Commuter rail train strikes tractor-trailer in Mass.
Dozens on board train when it collided with truck outside Boston
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
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Trump to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
