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L.I.R.R. Accident: How a Hazardous Rail Crossing Became a Deadly Crash Site
The New York Times - 27 Feb 2019 22:30
The crossing where two Long Island Rail Road trains slammed into a vehicle, killing three people, had been considered dangerous and was supposed to be eliminated.
At least 3 killed in train crash and derailment
ABC News - 27 Feb 2019 05:20
The truck reportedly tried to beat a westbound train at a crossing late Tuesday.
The Latest: Trump Jr: Dems trying to distract dad at summit
Miami Herald - 27 Feb 2019 05:11
The Latest on the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump (all times local): 10:05 a.m. President Donald Trump's eldest son is accusing Democrats …
India builds bunkers to protect families along Pakistan border
Reuters - 27 Feb 2019 16:52
India is building more than 14,000 bunkers suitable for families living along its border with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir state, hoping to keep them safe near their homes instead of evacuating them as artillery shells ...
Trump says his 'friend' Kim has great opportunity at second summit
Reuters - 27 Feb 2019 05:25
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet on Wednesday for their second summit, betting their personal relationship can break a stalemate over the North's nuclear weapons and end more than 70 y...
An Effort Is Being Made to Preserve Europe's Jewish Cemeteries to Combat Holocaust Denial
Time - 27 Feb 2019 04:41
There are about 10,000 known Jewish burial sites in 46 European countries
Pakistan Accuses India of Endangering Peace After Airstrikes on Suspected Terrorist Camps
Time - 27 Feb 2019 04:32
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said India's account of the airstrike was "reckless and fictitious"
A Top Russian Cybersecurity Officer Has Been Jailed in a Case Believed to Be Linked to Leaks to the U.S.
Time - 27 Feb 2019 04:11
A cybersecurity firm executive was also jailed by a Moscow military court
Sacrilegious': Vandals break into Dublin crypt, steal head of 800-year old mummy
USA Today - 27 Feb 2019 04:08'They were crucified in the court of public opinion, and will fare no better at juvenile court'
Boston - 27 Feb 2019 23:02
"They were crucified in the court of public opinion, and will fare no better at juvenile court, but the court of mom and dad is what we bet they fear the most."
Ex-Taliban official: 'No Afghan peace deal if air raids continue'
Al Jazeera English - 27 Feb 2019 17:00
Syed Mohammad Akbar Agha accuses President Ghani's government of 'sabotaging' talks with strikes that kill civilians.
Everything you need to know about Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney
ABC News - 27 Feb 2019 16:53
Trump and Cohen go back more than a decade.
From threatening schools to racist remarks: Five alleged Trump deeds Cohen plans to share
USA Today - 27 Feb 2019 16:43Dutch police arrest terror suspect, find weapon at his home
Fox News - 27 Feb 2019 16:40
Dutch prosecutors say they have arrested a 48-year man on suspicion of preparing a terror attack, and a pistol and ammunition were found at his home in the northern city of Groningen.
U.S. bars lithium batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft
Reuters - 27 Feb 2019 16:38
The U.S. government said on Wednesday it is issuing new rules barring airlines from carrying potentially hazardous lithium-ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft, and setting new requirements for transpor...
Pakistan reportedly shoots down two Indian jets
New York Post - 27 Feb 2019 09:38
Pakistan has reportedly shot down two Indian jets, capturing one pilot, amid escalating tension between the two countries. The air raids took place over the disputed territory of Kashmir just one day after India bombed t...
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani Has Rejected the Resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Time - 27 Feb 2019 06:54
Zarif's resignation would have deprived Rouhani of a key supporter in pushing Iran toward further negotiations with the West
Church sex abuse scandal: Cardinal George Pell sent to prison for molesting 2 choirboys
USA Today - 27 Feb 2019 17:04Fighting and prosecuting sex trafficking amid Robert Kraft charges
CBSNews - 27 Feb 2019 16:53
The charges against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft are bringing attention to the problems surrounding sex trafficking. Dr. Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco, author of "Hidden in Plain Sight," joined CBSN AM to discuss th...
Four Years Ago, Putin Critic Boris Nemtsov Was Shot Dead in Moscow. His Daughter Is Still Seeking Justice
Time - 27 Feb 2019 12:26
"It has never been more dangerous to be a political critic"
Previewing Trump's 2nd summit with Kim Jong Un
CBSNews - 27 Feb 2019 05:20
President Trump is in Vietnam to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to continue talks on denuclearization. Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, who has previously negotiated with North Korea, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to di...
Pompeo urges India, Pakistan to avoid military action
Reuters - 27 Feb 2019 05:06
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke separately with the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan and urged them to avoid "further military activity" following an air strike by India inside Pakistan.