Railyard explosion, inspections raise safety questions about Union Pacific's hazmat shipping
Federal inspectors have twice found hundreds of defects in the locomotives and railcars Union Pacific was using at the world’s largest railyard in Nebraska, but none of those seem to explain why a shipping container filled with toxic acid exploded there this fall
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, as Hong Kong retreats on selling of property shares
Shares are mixed in Asia, with Hong Kong retreating on selling of property shares following recent gains
1970-01-01 08:00
Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. Whether they take effect is now up to the courts
Ohio’s new constitutional projections for abortion access and other reproductive rights are supposed to take effect Dec. 7, a month after voters resoundingly passed them
1970-01-01 08:00
The Afghan Embassy says it is permanently closing in New Delhi over challenges from India
The Afghan Embassy says it is permanently closing in New Delhi over challenges from the Indian government and a lack of diplomatic support
1970-01-01 08:00
Retailers offer big deals for Black Friday but will shoppers spend?
Expect big discounts and other enticements to lure shoppers to stores for Black Friday
1970-01-01 08:00
Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is granting pardons at a pace not seen since the World War II era
1970-01-01 08:00
Pro Picks: Desperate Bills will upset the Eagles 24-23
The Philadelphia Eagles are flying high after a comeback win in their Super Bowl rematch against Kansas City and have an NFC championship rematch coming up against San Francisco
1970-01-01 08:00
Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over Seahawks
Christian McCaffrey rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and the San Francisco 49ers built a 21-point lead by halftime, rolling to a 31-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand expects up to 3.5 million Chinese tourists this year, below target
BANGKOK Thailand expects 3.4-3.5 million visitors from China this year, below its target, the Tourism Authority of Thailand
1970-01-01 08:00
No. 12 Mississippi shuts down rival Mississippi State 17-7 to win Battle for the Golden Egg
Quinshon Judkins rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown, and No. 12 Mississippi clamped down on defense to beat rival Mississippi State 17-7 on Thursday night in their annual Battle for the Golden Egg
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexican activist who counted murders in his violence-plagued city is himself killed
An activist who documented murders in one of Mexico's deadliest cities has himself been killed
1970-01-01 08:00
Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbed
By Conor Humphries and Clodagh Kilcoyne DUBLIN Three young children were among five people injured in a knife
1970-01-01 08:00