Amtrak Halts Long-Distance Service Over Freight Rail Labor Dispute: The passenger railroad said trains would operate only if they could complete trips by 12:01 a ...
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Quick Glance: Amtrak cancels all long-distance trains in anticipation of a probable freight rail shutdown
- ET Friday, a federally mandated "cooling off" period ends, potentially allowing approximately 115,000 freight rail workers in unions to walk off the job or firms to fire them.
- A combination of six of the main freight rail corporations signed agreements with eight of the twelve rail worker unions.
- , presented legislation on Wednesday to implement the board's recommendations for all freight walkers if a settlement is not reached.
- "What we should be telling rail CEOs is, "Treat your workers with decency and respect, not disdain," Sanders added.
NFL draft: Javon Bullard’s instinctive play style should translate well in NFL : Here’s the ninth story of our position-by-position NFL draft series. Today ...
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Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Vladimir Putin’s regime
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Conservative populists in the Republican Party might have you believe that there aren't two major parties in the United States ... Show more abcnews.go.com/538/claims-uniparty-washington-reality-suggests/story
Missing paperwork costs 500,000 their Medicaid in Georgia: The number of Georgians kicked off Medicaid has now reached 596,994 as Georgia and other states ...
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Washington rally urges Biden not to ignore Sudan as war enters 2nd year: Amid raging wars in Gaza and Ukraine, protesters in US capital urge American leadership ...
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How the Northeast Corridor Became Amtrak's Essential Rail Line: The new book The Northeast Corridor traces the history of passenger trains from Boston to DC ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/how-the-northeast-corridor-became-amtrak-s-essential-rail-line
🔊 'Amtrak Joe' loves trains. But does he love them enough to put a Japanese bullet train through Texas?
It's up for discussion as he meets Japan's PM Kishida ...
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Speaker Johnson defends his leadership ahead of meeting with GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
🔊 What you need to know today:
- Joe Biden calls for Gaza ceasefire, as Palestinians mark Eid
- Why Iran is supplying Sudan's army with drones
- 'Amtrak Joe' ...
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Speaker Johnson faces legislative dilemmas as he fights to hold job among divided GOP
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🏇 The 2024 #SECEQ Awards and All-SEC teams have been announced!
🔗 www.secsports.com/news/2024/04/2024-sec-equestrian-awards-announced
Alejandro Mayorkas still believes in the promise of America’s immigrants: An historic migration surge has defined the tenure of Homeland Security Secretary ...
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287304935.html
Rory McIlroy is brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam at Masters
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
- At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.
- Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.
- His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.
- As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
The Race to Keep an Amtrak Train From Falling Into the Pacific: The Pacific Surfliner has shut down frequently because of coastal erosion and eventually must be ...
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Dolphins NFL draft options: Tight ends: The Miami Dolphins need a red-zone and third-down threat, and the 2024 NFL draft should have good options available in ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/09/dolphins-nfl-draft-options-tight-ends-2/
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Leading the Charge to Oust Mike Johnson. Will Anyone Follow?
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Train travel: Here's what an Amtrak bedroom suite looks like: Business Insider's reporter booked an overnight train in an Amtrak bedroom, a private cabin with a ...
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Amtrak renewal project will have some central Pa. commuters taking the bus: The outages and schedule alterations are part of a $122 million project to improve ...
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Biden admin deeply concerned over Georgia’s push for Russian-inspired ‘foreign agents law’
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What it's like to travel first class on an Amtrak Acela with photos: While traveling on an Amtrak Acela, the reporter enjoyed the first-class perks of meal ...
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Georgia's ruling party to reintroduce controversial bill on 'foreign agents': The text will be reintroduced to Georgia's parliament after it was abandoned a year ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/04/georgia-s-ruling-party-to-reintroduce-controversial-bill-on-foreign-agents_6667361_4.html
NIT schedule today: Everything to know about men's semifinal games on April 2: The semifinal round of the NIT tips off Tuesday, with Seton Hall, Indiana State ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/04/02/what-nit-games-are-today-tuesday-april-2/73167972007/
House Speaker Johnson calls Greene's move to oust him a 'distraction' for Republicans
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Quick Glance: New U.S. Aid Plan for Ukraine Emerges
- Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a new aid initiative for Ukraine, differing from previous proposals.
- The Senate bill authorizes $60 billion, mostly for weapons and military aid.
- Criticisms and potential changes to the aid are being discussed, including the use of frozen Russian assets.
- Congressional Republicans have varying stances on Ukraine aid, leading to tensions and debates.
What to know about Georgia’s controversial approach to expanding Medicaid: Since Medicaid was created 60 years ago, it’s been expanded again and again. Now ...
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Amtrak business-class train ride review from NYC to Niagara Falls: Business Insider's reporter traveled in business class on Amtrak and thought the perks weren't ...
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden poised to raise $25 million at fundraiser with Obama, Clinton
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Trump's Lies About Mail-in Voting are Hurting Him, Research Shows: Republicans perfected the mail-in ballot system and benefitted from it ...
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Scouting potential No. 1 pick Charlie Condon and more 2024 MLB Draft notes: Condon is making a strong case to be the No. 1 pick. Plus notes on Tennessee's top ...
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Squatter Demands $190,000 From Homeowner: A homeowner was stunned to learn how many people were living on his property.
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Biden Gets Some Good News in Poll as He Gains Ground on Trump: This is a special Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-26/biden-gets-some-good-news-in-poll-as-he-gains-ground-on-trump
2024 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: History to be made as quarterbacks are taken with first four selections
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Parking at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport 'nearing full capacity': The airport announced that travelers should look towards alternative ways to get to ...
jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/03/26/parking-at-milwaukee-mitchell-international-airport-nearly-full/73108738007/
A guy seriously got arrested for allegedly eating a train crash victim's leg: The train impact happened in California, and the hungry passerby has been charged ...
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Will Boeing’s mistakes finally help make high-speed rail a reality?: The U.S. is far behind the rest of the world when it comes to high speed rail ...
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Greene threatens to throw House back into chaos with threat to oust Speaker Johnson
thehill.com/homenews/house/4550746-greene-threatens-to-throw-house-back-into-chaos-with-threat-to-oust-speaker-johnson/
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
Amtrak said slides that blocked tracks earlier this year were ‘south of Kelso’ — in Felida
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/22/amtrak-said-slides-that-blocked-tracks-earlier-this-year-were-south-of-kelso-in-felida/
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
With more funding rolling in and planning underway, a redesign of Chicago Union Station is moving forward
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Georgia executes man for 1993 murder in first execution since before the pandemic
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4545715-supreme-court-denies-delay-of-first-georgia-execution-since-2020/
Amtrak begins ‘major’ renewal project in central Pa., altering schedules: The project will cancel some daytime trains between Harrisburg and Lancaster for ...
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Kalen DeBoer to make $10 million in first season succeeding Nick Saban at Alabama
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Biden officially clinches the Democratic nomination for president, CNN projects, allowing him to pivot focus on winning a second term. www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/primary-elections-georgia-washington-mississippi-03-12-24/
Quick Glance: Decisive Victories: Biden and Trump Secure Nominations for Showdown
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with clear victories in a series of low-profile primaries, setting the stage for a general election rematch that many voters oppose.
- Biden emphasized the significance of the nomination and highlighted Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
- In a video shared on social media, Trump celebrated what he termed as 'a great day of victory.'
- Despite their strong rhetoric, both presumptive nominees face challenging paths ahead.
For the third time, Donald Trump has earned enough delegates to win the Republican presidential nomination after securing wins in Mississippi, Georgia ... Show more www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/12/donald-trump-presumptive-republican-nominee/72949886007/
Hazel Dell man identified as worker killed in Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill accident
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/12/hazel-dell-man-identified-as-worker-killed-in-georgia-pacific-camas-mill-accident/
Quick Glance: Worker from Hazel Dell Dies in Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill Accident
- 32-year-old Dakota Austin Cline from Hazel Dell died from blunt trauma to his head, neck, and torso.
- The accident occurred in the unitizing and converting department, which is temporarily shut down.
- Georgia-Pacific manufactures and distributes tissue, pulp, paper packaging, and building products.
- The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has also initiated an investigation.
Donald Trump Suffers Brutal Georgia Primary Vote Against Him: Nikki Haley won more than 77,000 votes in Georgia despite ending her presidential campaign after ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-georgia-republican-primary-nikki-haley-wins-thousands-votes-1878608
Joe Biden and Donald Trump win primaries in Washington state, expected to pick up victories in Hawaii
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/12/joe-biden-donald-trump-washington-hawaii/72932969007/
House Democrats criticize Georgia Republican for calling Haiti a ‘sh‑‑hole’: House Democrats criticized a social media post by Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4527087-house-democrats-criticize-georgia-republican-mike-collins-for-calling-haiti-a-sh-hole/
TikTok Troubles: The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition: Good afternoon. Here's what you need to know to end your day.
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Trump, Biden clinch nominations for president: A rematch of the 2020 election is set after President Biden and former president Donald Trump collected the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/12/election-2024-trump-biden-georgia-mississippi-washington-hawaii-primary/
The Long Biden-Trump Campaign for 2024 Is Just Beginning: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
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It’s official: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the presumptive presidential nominees again.
Both candidates crossed the threshold of delegates necessary to ... Show more
Inside the long battle to bring high-speed rail to Texas: In 2014, Texas Central announced plans to connect Dallas to Houston with a bullet train that travels ...
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There will soon be one million seats on this popular Amtrak route
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Trump wins delegates needed to become GOP’s presumptive nominee for third straight election
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Dallas-Fort Worth could be "first true high-speed corridor": Dallas city leaders support a bullet train to Houston but expressed skepticism about ...
axios.com/local/dallas/2024/03/08/dallas-fort-worth-houston-high-speed-rail
Amtrak’s new Valley cars have gentler ride, easier access. They’re also affordable & green
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Amtrak Surfliner to resume service through San Clemente: Work continues to build a large wall to keep the hillside from falling onto tracks ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/05/amtrak-surfliner-to-resume-service-through-san-clemente/
Trump’s ‘Fake Electors’ Scheme Detailed in Newly Released Messages: Emails and texts unearthed in a lawsuit show how key figures intended their plan to create a ...
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Top Trump adviser enters Georgia’s 3rd District race: A senior Donald Trump aide who has worked for a constellation of powerful Washington figures entered the ...
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A glorious ride on Amtrak’s California Zephyr in the winter: For Californians, crossing the fabled Donner Pass and descending to Lake Tahoe is one of those ...
latimes.com/travel/story/2024-03-07/amtrack-train-california-zephyr-emeryville-truckee
After landslides, passenger train service resumes in Orange County : Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner trains are rolling along a scenic rail line through San Clemente ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-06/after-landslides-train-service-resumes-along-troubled-orange-county-rail-line
Staples Mill is Amtrak's most used station in the southeast: The Henrico County station exceeded ridership of much larger metropolitan areas, such as Atlanta.
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With record ridership, two NC Amtrak stations are among the nation’s busiest: Raleigh Union Station was 44th busiest on Amtrak’s national passenger train network ...
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Could Tampa miss out on a new Amtrak service? : A proposal for a Chicago-Florida route skips Tampa, despite the Tampa Bay region’s Midwestern ties.
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Not your typical tight end? Brock Bowers' NFL draft stock could hinge on value question
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2024/03/01/brock-bowers-nfl-draft-2024-tight-end-georgia/72793104007/
Overnight train rides in private cabins in the US vs. Europe: Business Insider's reporter traveled in an Amtrak roomette on an overnight train in the US and a ...
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How the Auto Train became one of Amtrak’s most profitable routes: The Auto Train, which carries people and their cars once daily between Lorton, Va., and Sanford ...
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US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
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Quick Glance: Tragic Death by Self-Immolation Outside Israeli Embassy
- A 25-year-old US airman passed away after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC.
- Aaron Bushnell was taken to the hospital after the flames were extinguished by Secret Service officers.
- Before the self-immolation, he referred to it as an 'extreme act of protest' and stated he would no longer be complicit in genocide.
- No embassy staff members were harmed, as per a spokeswoman.
Oakland Athletics fans turned out in force for Saturday’s Fans Fest in Jack London Square.
“This may be the last time I get to do something Oakland ... Show more www.sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/a-s-fans-trevor-make-voices-heard-fans-fest-18677580.php
Jimmy Carter becomes 1st living ex-president with official WH Christmas ornament: Former President Jimmy Carter has another distinction to his name
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/jimmy-carter-living-president-official-white-house-christmas-107430130
A new Amtrak route may go straight through Des Moines: Would you take an Amtrak from Iowa to Texas? A federal study is exploring a possible route.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/22/new-amtrak-route-could-pass-through-des-moines/72668770007/
PG A.M.: Decisive week ahead at Capitol, in courtroom and at the polls: From Georgia to Washington, D.C, to the campaign trail, get ready for a chaotic ...
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'Panda diplomacy' as China to send more bears to US: China's Wildlife Conservation Association is working with the National Zoo in Washington in ...
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Giuliani can fight $148 million defamation verdict, if someone else pays: Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Rudolph Giuliani on Tuesday secured a U.S. bankruptcy judge's ...
reuters.com/legal/giuliani-can-fight-148-mln-defamation-verdict-so-long-someone-else-pays-2024-02-20/
Lukashenko: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Georgia, & Serbia will be drawn into the alliance
georgiatoday.ge/lukashenko-bosnia-and-herzegovina-moldova-georgia-serbia-will-be-drawn-into-the-alliance/
Watch an Amazon Delivery Van Get Ripped in Half by a Barreling Train: When an Amtrak comes crashing through just inches behind your head, you're allowed to ...
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‘This is our shared history.’ Macon library helps preserve local Black contributions
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Mystery date projected on Michigan Central in Corktown: A grand summer event is in the works in Detroit's Corktown.
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Amtrak bus driver dies on I-80 in Sierra Nevada mountains while transporting passengers, CHP says
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Three Finalists Chosen to Vie for ENR 'Project of the Year' Distinction: Three top project contenders, located on both coasts and in the midwest ...
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