Watch as emergency responders rush to the scene after a Norfolk Southern train derails in eastern Pennsylvania, spilling diesel fuel and plastic pellets into the Lehigh River.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about rail safety.
Stay tuned for updates on the investigation and cleanup efforts.
This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered.
April 29, 1854.
Ashmun Institute was
established in southern
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Created by an act of the
Pennsylvania legislature, the
institution was named after Jehudi Ashman.
Ashman was the U.S. agent
who assisted in the preservation
of an African-American colony in
Africa that later became Liberia.
The institution named after
him was initially chartered to
provide theological, scientific and
classical training to African-Americans.
Under its first college
president, John Pym Carter,
Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857.
It was renamed Lincoln University
in 1866 after the end of the U.S. Civil War
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Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs , on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Those tariffs are presently at about 7.5%.
While these Chinese imports "account for less than 1% of U.S. demand," the country's steel prices are 40% cheaper than America's, NPR reports. .
The White House is concerned that
this could prompt a surge of exports. .
China's policy-driven overcapacity poses
a serious risk to the future of the
American steel and aluminum industry, Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The president understands
we must invest in American
manufacturing, but we also have
to protect those investments and
those workers from unfair exports. , Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The Biden administration also sent officials to Mexico to discuss preventing Chinese steel from entering the U.S. via its southern neighbor. .
I want to emphasize our desire to
cooperate and partner with Mexico
on addressing imports coming in
to the North American market as
a way of circumventing tariffs, Senior administration official, via NPR.
I'm not going to get ahead
of the diplomatic conversations
that have happened today and
that will be happening in the
days and weeks to come. , Senior administration official, via NPR.
But I think we're hoping to come to
a mutually acceptable solution with
Mexico, because this is a problem that
affects both of our economies, Senior administration official, via NPR.
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company. .
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company.
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Amid escalating tensions, former President Donald Trump endorsed Anti-Biden slogans targeting President Joe Biden at a Pennsylvania rally, criticising Biden's support for Israel amidst the conflict with Gaza. Trump urged Israel to swiftly conclude military operations for peace. Meanwhile, Biden faces pressure to de-escalate the situation, with reports indicating US reluctance to support Israeli retaliatory actions against Iran.
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Aerosmith Announces , Rescheduled ‘Peace Out’ Tour Dates.
The veteran rockers postponed their farewell tour nearly seven months ago after singer Steven Tyler "fractured his larynx," CNN reports. .
The band issued a statement
about Tyler's condition at that time.
To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal
injury is more serious than initially thought.
His doctor has confirmed that in addition to
the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured
his larynx which requires ongoing care, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
He is receiving the best medical
treatment available to ensure his recovery
is swift, but given the nature of a fracture,
he is being told patience is essential. , Aerosmith, via Facebook.
As a result, all the currently scheduled
PEACE OUT shows must be postponed
to sometime in 2024, with new dates to
be announced as soon as we know more, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
On April 10, the band took to
Instagram to announce that they are
"thrilled" to have rescheduled tour dates.
The tour will begin Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The 40-date run will
end in Buffalo, NY, on Feb. 26.
The Black Crowes will
serve as the supporting act.
"All previously purchased
tickets will be honored for the
rescheduled shows," Aerosmith said.
The farewell North American tour is
intended to be a celebration of the band's
50 years together, CNN reports.
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Stay updated on the latest financial setbacks for former President Donald Trump as his media stock tumbles, causing a $1 billion hit to his net worth. Plus, Trump's legal woes continue as he posts a $175 million bond in a civil fraud case, avoiding asset seizures. Get the full scoop on Trump's financial challenges and legal battles in our latest news update.
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Nikki Haley announces her decision to suspend her Republican presidential primary bid in a speech on Wednesday morning. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Norfolk Southern Offers , Settlement to Resolve Lawsuits , Related to 2023 Derailment.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
On April 9, Norfolk Southern said that
the settlement does not constitute an
admission of liability or fault for the fiery crash.
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw said that the railroad operator is, “becoming a more productive and efficient railroad. .
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
The operator reported preliminary Q1 earnings of
23 cents per share, reflecting the impact of the settlement and cleanup costs for the derailment.
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