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Hearing examines key choices made in days after fiery Ohio train derailment

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Thursday's proceedings are focused on the emergency response to the derailment and the decision to release the toxic vinyl chloride from five tank cars and burn it to keep them from exploding.

East Palestine residents live in limbo months after fiery train derailment

By Tammy Webber, Associated Press

Almost 3 months after a fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment blackened the skies, sent residents fleeing and thrust East Palestine into a national debate over rail safety, residents say they are still living in limbo.

Why tracking these pollution indicators is key after the East Palestine train derailment

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

Here’s what we know about the fallout of the derailment so far, plus what this disaster can teach us about similar ones that will come after it.

U.S. sues Norfolk Southern for environmental damage from derailment

By John Seewer, Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Justice said it's seeking to hold the company accountable for “unlawfully polluting the nation’s waterways and to ensure it pays the full cost of the environmental cleanup,” in the lawsuit filed Thursday.

WATCH: Norfolk Southern CEO testifies on East Palestine derailment at Senate hearing

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads emerged Wednesday as senators heard fresh testimony on the fiery hazardous train derailment last month on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.

‘We don’t feel safe anymore.’ Trauma, health concerns remain after Ohio derailment

By John Flesher, Associated Press

Fear and mistrust still grip many in a community whipsawed by government assurances that the air and water are safe; warnings from activists like Erin Brockovich about coverups and danger for years to come; and social media misinformation.

WATCH: Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes before Senate for Ohio train derailment

By Stephen Groves, Josh Funk, Associated Press

Norfolk Southern's CEO is apologizing to Congress and pledging millions of dollars to help East Palestine, Ohio, recover from last month's fiery train derailment.

Norfolk Southern pledges millions to cover train derailment aftermath, Pennsylvania governor says

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Shapiro’s office said Monday that Norfolk Southern will pay $5 million to reimburse fire departments for equipment that was contaminated or damaged in the response and $1 million to Beaver and Lawrence counties to help business owners and residents whose…

News Wrap: Residents of snowed-in California communities run low on supplies

In our news wrap Saturday, officials warn some residents in the mountains of Southern California could be snowed in for another week after a historic blizzard, recovery efforts continued in East Palestine, Ohio, author Marianne Williamson announced she is running…

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Ohio senators to promote new rail safety bill after derailment

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

The legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.