Authorities say a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed around 1 a.m. Thursday and caught fire in Minnesota. Hundreds of residents within 1/2 mile of the crash were ordered to evacuate from their homes in Raymond, about 100 miles west of Minneapolis. BNSF said 22 cars derailed, including about 10 carrying ethanol, and four caught fire, but there were no injuries. BNSF CEO Katie Farmer apologized for the derailment and said the cleanup would begin as soon as the fire is extinguished. Gov. Tim Walz and railroad officials said they weren't especially concerned about groundwater contamination because much of the ethanol will burn off and the ground remains frozen. Rail safety has been a key concern nationwide since last month's fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio.
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Marijuana legalization in the United States appears to be driving an increase in car crash deaths due to a jump in "intoxicated driving," researchers say.
Astronaut Frank Rubio traveled to the International Space Station for what he thought would be a six-month mission. But he'll wind up staying in space for over a year — breaking the record for the longest mission conducted by a US astronaut.
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans get around with the help of wheelchairs, from those born with disabilities to those who have been struck with disabilities later in life.
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 25 points and nine rebounds, and James Harden added 15 points and 12 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the…
Bryan residents will soon see more construction efforts along South College Avenue and West Villa Maria Road after the city council approved a…
A powerful Pacific storm isn't finished battering California, as the state enters day two of heavy rainfall, mountain snow, gusty winds and the potential for severe weather.
Some of the most well-known wellness resorts in the U.S. are located on the West Coast, where diverse landscapes—from the Sonoran desert to the Pacific Ocean—provide the perfect backdrop for some R&R. And some are even all-inclusive, allowing guests to put their wallet for a true reprieve from everyday life. Read on to discover top […]
One-day theme park tickets to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., and its sibling, Disney California Adventure Park, start at $104 per person, so calling Disneyland cheap is about as believable as saying an elephant can fly. But at Disneyland, elephants do in fact fly (Dumbo, anyone?) — and successfully planning a trip to Disneyland on...
SAN DIEGO — The fire that killed at least 40 people at an immigration detention center in Mexico happened as Western hemisphere countries face…
PHOENIX — Sean McVay pondered many uncertainties, about himself and his team, before deciding to return for his seventh season as coach of the Rams. But quarterback Matthew Stafford’s physical condition was apparently not among them. McVay said Tuesday that there would be “no limitations” on Stafford when the Rams begin offseason workouts on April 17. Stafford, a 15th-year pro, played through ...
"Attention. Air raid alert," the voice says with a Jedi knight's gravitas. A downloadable app that has been voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill is triggered when air raid alarms sound in Ukraine.
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Travel points/miles could make your next trip cheaper, or even free, and many Americans could benefit from the help this year. A new NerdWallet survey finds that the majority of U.S. adults (84%) have taken or plan to take a vacation that requires a flight or hotel stay in 2023, spending $3,916, on average, on...
Since at least biblical times, money changers have been gouging foreign visitors exchanging their currency for local shekels. Fortunately, if you're going outside the U.S. this summer, you can avoid most of the gouge. Unless you're a currency speculator, you'll almost always lose a little in exchanging your dollars for whatever, but you can keep those losses to no more than around 1 percent:
Cosmopolitan Frankfurt, while low on Old World charm, offers a good look at today’s no-nonsense, modern Germany. If you’re a budget traveler, you’ll likely fly into or out of this major hub for discount airlines.
Texas easily leads the nation in oil and gas production, and the Lone Star State is also a top player in renewable energy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed his contentious judicial overhaul plan Monday and said he wanted "to avoid civil war" by making time to seek a compromise with political opponents.
Federal officials are expected to prohibit king salmon fishing this season along much of the West Coast, which many predict could stretch into 2024 season as the drought and other factors take their toll on the iconic Chinook fish.
The average cost of total car ownership in the U.S. rose 16% from 2019 to 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. A new study from NerdWallet conducted by The Harris Poll finds that this cost is wearing on American vehicle owners.The study — conducted among 2,060 U.S. adults from Jan. 31 to...
Nationwide strikes in Germany — the biggest the country has seen in decades — are causing disruption at the country's biggest port, airports, and on public transport Monday.
Texas A&M's unique national facilities and associated new faculty and staff positions are providing the opportunity to attract leading sci…
The median the Texas Department of Transportation is constructing on Texas Avenue is moronic and ill-conceived.
Several residents of the Southside neighborhood in College Station addressed the city council last week, and were under the impression that th…
International travel is back in a big way in 2023 and while the heightened demand and impending peak summer travel season mean higher prices, travelers looking to score a great deal on a flight abroad can do so by knowing when to buy.