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A poll worker writes down a count number during the counting process of Nigeria's presidential election, at a polling unit...

World Feb 25

News Wrap: Nigeria counts ballots after challenging Election Day

Nation Feb 23

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A drone footage shows the freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
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NTSB releases preliminary report on Ohio derailment that led to toxic chemical spill

Federal investigators say the crew of the train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, tried to slow and stop the train after getting a critical sensor warning. But the preliminary NTSB investigation also found that the warning, which came from…

By Geoff Bennett, Madeline Powell

Nation Feb 21

A general view at the site where toxic chemicals were spilled following a train derailment, in East Palestine
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Norfolk Southern CEO defends Ohio response as EPA orders company to clean up toxic spill

The federal government ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up soil and water at its train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents there say they're feeling the effects of air and water contamination. Geoff Bennett traveled to Ohio and questioned…

By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran, Sam Weber, Courtney Norris

World Feb 18

FILE PHOTO - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter takes questions from the media during a news conference at the Carter Cent...
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News Wrap: Jimmy Carter enters hospice care after series of hospital stays

In our news wrap Saturday, former President Carter entered hospice care at home, the earthquake death toll in Turkey and Syria rose over 46,000, North Korea launched a missile into waters near Japan, more federal agencies arrived in East Palestine,…

Nation Feb 16

Members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspect the site of a train derailment of hazardous material in ...
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Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated about risk of toxic exposure

In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill. Residents there are growing increasingly frustrated saying they aren't getting answers about their risk of toxic exposure. To help understand the…

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Shoshana Dubnow, Mary Fecteau

Feb 13

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Release of toxic chemicals from train derailment in Ohio prompts broader safety concerns

By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau, Courtney Norris, Sam Lane

In eastern Ohio, residents have been on edge for over a week following an explosive train derailment and a toxic chemical leak. Evacuation orders have been lifted and the all-clear has been given in East Palestine, a small community of…

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