East Palestine

Norfolk Southern Agrees To Pay Settlement Over Ohio Train Derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023 in eastern Ohio.
By Josh Funk, AP

East Palestine Families Living In Limbo Months After Fire

Nearly three months after a fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment blackened the skies and sent families fleeing, residents are unsure how to move on.
By Tammy Webber, AP

Biden To Visit East Palestine 'At Some Point' As Residents Demand Toxic Train Answers

“I’ve spoken with every official in Ohio, Democrat and Republican, on a continuous basis, as in Pennsylvania,” the president said.
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Angry Ohio Residents Confront Railroad Over Health Fears

“It’s not safe here,” said one man, staring straight at representatives of Norfolk Southern. “I’m begging you, by the grace of God, please get our people out of here.”
By Josh Funk and John Seewer, AP

NTSB: Train Crew Got Safety Alert Just Before Ohio Derailment

NTSB released its preliminary findings as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine for the first time to tour the site.
By JOHN SEEWER and MICHAEL RUBINKAM, AP

Train Crew Had Little Warning Before Ohio Wreck, Probe Finds

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made his first visit to the crash site amid growing criticism over the federal response to the derailment.
By John Seewer, Michael Rubinkam and Geoff Mulvihill, AP

Norfolk Southern CEO Visits East Palestine After Train Derailment

The visit followed company representatives skipping an earlier public meeting due to security concerns.
By AP

EPA Chief Visits Toxic Ohio Train Derailment Site: 'Trust The Government'

Michael Regan sought to reassure skeptical residents that the water is fit for drinking and the air safe to breathe around East Palestine.
By Patrick Orsagos, AP