Norfolk Southern changes policy on overheated bearings, months after Ohio derailment
A minor coal train derailment in Virginia in early July prompted Norfolk Southern to rethink the way it responds to problems with overheating bearings
2023-08-02 01:18
Democratic lawmakers slam the lack of attorney access for asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody
Dozens of Democratic members of Congress are asking the Biden administration to end expedited screening of asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody, calling it a “rushed practice” that has allowed little access to legal counsel
2023-08-02 00:59
US opens probe into 280,000 new Tesla vehicles over steering issue
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday they have opened an investigation into 280,000 new Tesla
2023-08-02 00:55
DeSantis defends record on abortion following rebuke from leading anti-abortion group
Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his record delivering "pro-life protections" as Florida governor following criticism from the Susan B. Anthony anti-abortion group over his reluctance to embrace a national ban.
2023-08-02 00:53
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, first Black woman to serve as state Assembly speaker, dies at 71
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday
2023-08-02 00:52
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies at 71
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has died, her family said. She was 71.
2023-08-02 00:49
MLB Rumors: NY Mets shock Pete Alonso with trade deadline chatter
Justin Verlanderisn't the only New York Mets star up for grabs ahead of the 6 PMMLB trade deadline.The New York Mets kicked the MLB trade deadline into high gear with the Max Scherzer trade. Now, all eyes remain fixated on New York as Justin Verlander rumors build to a crescendo in advance ...
2023-08-02 00:48
Minnesota Lynx rebound from 0-6 start behind strong play from rookies
The Minnesota Lynx lost their first six games but have rebounded nicely to reach
2023-08-02 00:48
Northwestern enlists Loretta Lynch to lead review of athletics department accountability mechanisms in wake of hazing lawsuits
Northwestern University announced Tuesday an independent review of the school's accountability mechanisms and athletics department culture, as the university faces several lawsuits alleging hazing within its football program.
2023-08-02 00:29
Organizers of heavy metal festival in Germany ask visitors to leave cars at home due to bad weather
The organizers of the famous heavy metal music festival of Wacken in northern Germany have issued a travel ban for visitors with vehicles due to the muddy terrain of the festival grounds
2023-08-02 00:26
GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany won't challenge Baldwin for Wisconsin Senate seat
GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin will not seek to challenge Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her US Senate seat next year, the second congressional Republican in recent weeks to pass on a bid in the crucial swing state.
2023-08-02 00:23
Andrew Tate claims ‘truth will be known very soon’ as he arrives at Court of Appeal
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan arrived at the Court of Appeal in Romania’s capital Bucharest on Tuesday 1 August. The divisive social media personality, who is charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, claimed that “the truth will be known very soon” as he spoke to reporters outside the building. He has appealed against a court’s decision to keep him and his brother under house arrest for the duration of his trial. A decision is expected later on Tuesday.
2023-08-02 00:22