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Feb 17

WATCH: White House speaks on toxic train derailment in Ohio

By Associated Press

The Biden administration on Friday defended its response to a toxic freight train derailment in Ohio two weeks ago, even as local leaders and members of Congress demanded that more be done.

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Feb 16

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Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated about risk of toxic exposure

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

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…

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Feb 16

What we know about the chemicals aboard the train that derailed in Ohio

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

Experts say that ongoing environmental and public health monitoring in the region affected by this disaster is crucial.

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Feb 16

WATCH: EPA head visits Ohio after toxic train spill, asks residents to ‘trust the government’

By Patrick Orsagos, Associated Press

EPA Administrator Michael Regan sought to reassure residents who are skeptical of testing results that say the air is safe to breathe and the water is fit for drinking around East Palestine, where just under 5,000 people live near the…

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Feb 15

Charges dropped against reporter arrested at Ohio news conference

By John Seewer, Associated Press

Ohio's attorney general says charges have been dropped against a cable news reporter who was pushed to the ground and handcuffed while covering a news conference in Ohio last week.

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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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