A chemical spill caused by a derailed Norfolk Southern freight train in East Palestine, Ohio has become a national news story due to its scale and what critics say is the slow response from the Biden administration. Summary A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, causing a massive spill of hazardous chemicals and forcing authorities to start a controlled burn. The crash has become a national news story due to its scale and what …
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California shows progress in wildfires while Colorado battles its largest ever. Critics debate the causes and politics of wildfires and how to prevent them in the future. Summary California officials are reporting the state’s wildfires are …