Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?
After a catastrophic 38-train car derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, some officials are raising concerns about a type of toxic substance that tends to stay in the environment.
Householder’s claims questioned as corruption testimony ends
CINCINNATI (AP) — Government prosecutors used former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder ‘s own speeches, photographs and conversations against him on Thursday, as they sought to unravel the Republican’s denials of key elements of the secretly funded $60 million racketeering scheme that they allege he carried out on behalf of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp.
Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos, the New York congressman whose lies and embellishments about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny.
NTSB: Key tank car part melted after Ohio train derailment
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fire that erupted after last month’s train derailment in Ohio melted a key part of the tank cars filled with toxic chemicals, so federal officials warned railcar owners Thursday to check their fleets for similar flaws.
‘Hard to do’: Flowers removed after Michigan State shooting
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Students and staff on Thursday removed countless flowers that have been placed at key campus sites in honor of three students killed at Michigan State University.
Perrysburg man accused of fraud for student aid
A Perrysburg man has been indicted on a superseding indictment on two counts of wire fraud and three counts of tax fraud, according to a Thursday news release by the Department of Justice.
West Coast snowfall is ‘once in a generation’
Portland, Oregon received nearly a foot of snow in a single day in what proved to be its second-snowiest day in history. Mountainous areas of California experienced nearly unprecedented snowfall accumulations - more than 40 feet since the start of the season. At the airport in Flagstaff, Arizona, 11.6 feet have fallen this season, second only to the winter of 1948-49. Even Phoenix suburbs woke up on Thursday to a dusting of snow that covered cactuses and lush golf courses.
Chicago police officer dies, suspect wounded in shootout
CHICAGO (AP) — A 32-year-old Chicago police officer died after he was wounded in a shootout with a man who was reportedly chasing a woman with a gun, authorities said Thursday.
Railroad CEO to testify in Congress about Ohio derailment
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The CEO of Norfolk Southern railroad will testify in Congress next week about last month’s fiery Ohio derailment and the precautions the railroad takes to prevent similar crashes.
Ex-Ohio House speaker denies dinners with FirstEnergy execs
CINCINNATI (AP) — Former Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder directly contradicted FBI testimony in his corruption trial Wednesday, taking the stand for the first time to deny attending a series of swanky dinners in Washington, D.C. where prosecutors have alleged he and executives of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. hatched a $60 million bribery scheme in 2017.
