One of the three people killed when a train derailed in Washington state Monday has been identified as a county transit employee. Victim Zack Willhoite was an IT customer service support specialist with Pierce Transit, where he had worked since 2008, Pierce Transit said. “He has always been deeply appreciated […]
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Nebraska panel denies request to amend Keystone XL ruling
LINCOLN, Neb. – A Nebraska commission that approved a route for the Keystone XL pipeline through the state is declining requests to amend its decision. Continue Reading Below The Nebraska Public Service Commission on Tuesday denied motions by pipeline developer TransCanada and leading opponents of the project. The decision to […]
First victims in Amtrak derailment identified
Last Updated Dec 19, 2017 8:44 PM EST Two of the victims of a deadly Amtrak derailment in Washington state was identified Tuesday, a day after at least three people were killed and dozens were injured when the train jumped the tracks south of Seattle. Pierce Transit confirmed Monday that one of […]
First victim of Amtrak derailment identified
One of the victims of a deadly Amtrak derailment in Washington state was identified Tuesday, a day after at least three people were killed and dozens were injured when the train jumped the tracks south of Seattle. Pierce Transit confirmed Monday that one of its employees, Zack Willhoite, was a victim […]
Insurer Humana pushes into delivery of health care
Humana will buy part of Kindred Healthcare’s home health business, the latest example of a health insurer growing more involved in the delivery of health care on top off simply handling medical bills. Continue Reading Below The insurer said Tuesday it will pay about $800 million in cash for a […]
5-year-old calls 911 to report Grinch stealing Christmas
TyLon Pittman likes Christmas a lot, but the 5-year-old boy was scared there was a Grinch out there who truly did not. After watching Dr. Suess’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” for the first time, TyLon decided to call for backup. The concerned boy from Jackson, Mississippi, told his mom […]
Amtrak safety record already under scrutiny before fatal derailment
FILE PHOTO: Rescue personnel and equipment are seen at the scene where an Amtrak passenger train derailed on a bridge over interstate highway I-5 in DuPont, Washington, U.S., December 18, 2017. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola/File Photo December 19, 2017 By David Shepardson and Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – The deadly derailment of an […]
Multi-stage cyber attacks net North Korea millions in virtual currencies: researchers
FILE PHOTO: A screenshot shows a WannaCry ransomware demand, provided by cyber security firm Symantec, in Mountain View, California, U.S. May 15, 2017. Courtesy of Symantec/Handout via REUTERS December 19, 2017 By Jeremy Wagstaff and Josh Smith SINGAPORE/SEOUL (Reuters) – A series of recent cyber attacks has netted North Korean […]
Oil crawls up as UK pipeline still out; U.S. supply limits gains
FILE PHOTO – An oil well pump jack is seen at an oil field supply yard near Denver, Colorado, U.S., February 2, 2015. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo December 19, 2017 By Julia Simon NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil edged up towards $64 a barrel on Tuesday, helped by a North Sea […]
Reddit was misinformation hotspot in 2016 election, study says
Angry lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled Facebook, Google and Twitter lawyers last month over their companies’ roles in the spread of misinformation during the 2016 presidential election. Missing from two days of hearings? Reddit, the site that calls itself “the front page of the internet.” According to data scientist and active Reddit user […]