New Jersey Commuter Train Was Speeding Before Crash
The train was traveling at twice the speed limit as it entered Hoboken Terminal, according to a preliminary examination of video and data records recovered from the wreckage.
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Coulrophobics Beware: America's Creepy Clown Problem Continues
It started with a sighting in the woods in South Carolina. Now people dressed as clowns are being arrested across the country, and face-painted Facebook threats are shutting down schools.
Voters Drawn To Donald Trump In Florida Panhandle
Voters in conservative northwest Florida share their views on the presidential election.
Contractor Arrest Raises Questions About NSA Security Post-Snowden
News that the FBI arrested a National Security Agency contractor for stealing classified material is prompting questions about the agency's internal security after the Edward Snowden leaks in 2013.
Next President To Face Challenges On Nuclear Weapons
The presidential campaign has gone nuclear. A hacked recording of a Hillary Clinton fundraiser reveals her questioning a program putting nuclear warheads on cruise missiles. A question about the nuclear triad seemed to stump Donald Trump. And a very expensive nuclear stockpile modernization plan awaits whoever wins in November.
Chicago City Council Approves Police Oversight Agency
The Chicago City Council approved a new oversight agency to investigate police shootings, though critics say the measure lacks transparency and shows that the city is still not ready for reform.
Why Don't We Hear More About The Christian Left?
Long story short: The right is very, very Christian, while the left is much less so.
Think 'Chinese Food' Means Lo Mein? Home Cooking Brings More To The Table
A new museum exhibition highlights the vast diversity of Chinese regional cuisines. It features not just celebrity chefs but also immigrant home cooks, for whom the kitchen can be a sphere of comfort.
Regulators To Require Employers To Report More Detailed Pay Data
New regulations will require companies to report more detailed pay data, including how much men and women are paid. Many companies are auditing their payroll and finding that analyzing the information and handling the results can be tricky.
Police In India Arrest Hundreds In IRS Scam
Hundreds of people were arrested in India in a scam ring that called people in the U.S., threatening them with arrest if they didn't pay them cash to clear alleged IRS debts.