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Updates from the Ohio train derailment, war in Ukraine and more of today's top news

Headline from Omaha World-Herald, on the newest of 5 developments

Investigators said the toxic train wreck in Ohio was "100% preventable," but there's no evidence the crew did anything wrong. Here's more on that, plus a look at today's top headlines.

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Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Brakes and cost-cutting tactics could be contributing factors to why train derailed in Ohio

    Headline from Wfmy News 2 ·

  2. Everything you need to know about the toxic chemicals aboard the derailed train in Ohio

    Headline from Foxla ·

  3. Commentators Push Unfounded Claims About Ohio Train Derailment

    Headline from FactCheck.org ·

  4. Nearly 3 weeks since the Ohio toxic derailment, a preliminary report on the wreck is expected today

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  5. Newest

    Updates from the Ohio train derailment, war in Ukraine and more of today's top news

    Headline from Omaha World-Herald ·

Reports & sources

34 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Daily Caller

    ‘It’s Totally Wrecked Our Life’: Ohio Train Derailment Keeps Getting Worse (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Residents from East Palestine, Ohio described the physical, social, and economic impacts from a toxic chemical spill in early Feb.

  2. Wfmy News 2

    Brakes and cost-cutting tactics could be contributing factors to why train derailed in Ohio (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    A 150-car train carrying toxic, flammable materials derailed in Ohio on Feb. 3. Now, residents are concerned about the impacts on their health.

  3. Poynter

    What we know about health, environmental concerns following the Ohio train derailment (opens Poynter)

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    Poynter's feed description

    The situation is worrisome, and investigations into the effects for the people closest to the disaster are just getting started.

  4. Voice of America

    Ohio Residents Want Answers About Safety After Train Derailment (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Two weeks ago, about 50 cars derailed in East Palestine, causing a large fire and toxic chemical spillage

  5. Insider

    Two weeks after toxic chemicals burned on a derailed train, Ohio residents fear for their safety. Here's what we know about the crash. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    East Palestine is grappling with the fallout after officials executed a "controlled burn" of vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen, after a train derailed.

  6. Foxla

    Everything you need to know about the toxic chemicals aboard the derailed train in Ohio (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local residents demand that more be done.

  7. Gizmodo

    The Train Derailment in Ohio Was a Disaster Waiting to Happen (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Trains carry hazardous chemicals everyday. They're also dangerously unregulated.

  8. FactCheck.org

    Commentators Push Unfounded Claims About Ohio Train Derailment (opens FactCheck.org)

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    FactCheck.org's feed description

    The derailment of a freight train carrying toxic chemicals in eastern Ohio has sparked a slew of unfounded claims by conservative commentators. There’s no indication that this incident will rise to the level of a "domestic Chernobyl"; it has been covered steadily by the media; federal and state agen…

  9. KTVZ Bend

    Nearly 3 weeks since the Ohio toxic derailment, a preliminary report on the wreck is expected today (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    CNN By Christina Maxouris, CNN Nearly three weeks since the toxic train wreck in a small Ohio community, the National Transportation Safety Board is expected to release its preliminary report on the derailment.

  10. The Daily Caller

    Federal Investigators Reveal What Caused Ohio Toxic Train Derailment (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The National Transportation Security Board released on Thursday a preliminary report revealing that the wheel bearings on a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals overheated.

  11. Omaha World-Herald

    Updates from the Ohio train derailment, war in Ukraine and more of today's top news (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Investigators said the toxic train wreck in Ohio was "100% preventable," but there's no evidence the crew did anything wrong. Here's more on that, plus a look at today's top headlines.

  12. KRDO

    A first report on the Ohio toxic train wreck was released. Here's what it found — and what investigators are still looking into (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Alisha Ebrahimji and Aya Elamroussi, CNN After federal officials released an initial report concluding that this month’s toxic train wreck in Ohio was completely preventable, investigators will begin examining procedures, practices and design prior to the derailment that has sparked long-term con…

  13. KVIA El Paso

    The Ohio toxic train wreck was '100% preventable' - but there's no evidence the crew did anything wrong, investigators say (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    (CNN) -- Federal investigators released a spate of new details Thursday about the fiery train derailment that spewed toxic chemicals and wreaked havoc in East Palestine, Ohio. The initial fire started February 3 when a Norfolk Southern rail car carrying plastic pellets was heated by a hot axle, said…

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