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NTSB cites speeding in deadly I-95 work-zone bus crash in Virginia
us-news12 hours ago

NTSB cites speeding in deadly I-95 work-zone bus crash in Virginia

The NTSB says a charter bus traveling at a high rate of speed failed to slow for a work zone on southbound I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, causing a fatal chain-reaction crash that killed five and injured 44 among about 34 occupants. The bus, operated by E&P Travel from New York City to Charlotte, was driven by Jing S. Dong, who faces two counts of voluntary manslaughter. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days as investigators continue the inquiry.

Longview pulp mill disaster prompts safety questions and ongoing investigations
us-news17 hours ago

Longview pulp mill disaster prompts safety questions and ongoing investigations

A ruptured 900,000-gallon tank of caustic white liquor at Nippon Dynawave’s Longview mill spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons, prompting a federal investigation and a public push for accountability as families search for answers and recovery efforts continue. Experts say the tragedy likely stemmed from a complex mix of factors—tank design, vents, and timing—with a possible blocked relief valve causing an implosion. The plant’s safety history, inspections, and prior fines are under scrutiny, while officials stress that determining the exact cause will take time amid ongoing recovery and containment of contamination.

New Yorkers push for $800,000 reparations per person as state hearing weighs options
us-news17 hours ago

New Yorkers push for $800,000 reparations per person as state hearing weighs options

At a New York reparations hearing, activists urged cash compensation for Black residents, with some callers demanding $800,000 per person; the NY State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies is weighing eligibility criteria— including lineage-based approaches—alongside broader remedies as Hochul's 2023 legislation spurs the study of slavery's legacy.

Three climbers die on Denali’s treacherous pass as rescue saves another
us-news18 hours ago

Three climbers die on Denali’s treacherous pass as rescue saves another

Three climbers from a Latvian expedition on Denali (Mount McKinley) died after a fall near Denali Pass on the West Buttress; a fourth climber was rescued via long-line helicopter and later airlifted to a hospital. The other members assisted with the rescue before their own physical conditions declined and were evacuated. Denali, at about 20,310 feet, features the Autobahn—a dangerous stretch between high camp and Denali Pass where many injuries and deaths occur, often during descent. About 516 climbers were on the mountain as of Thursday, with roughly 1,000–1,200 attempting the ascent each year.

Deportations to so-called unsafe countries surge under Trump, drawing legal and moral debate
us-news1 day ago

Deportations to so-called unsafe countries surge under Trump, drawing legal and moral debate

A Marshall Project analysis shows the Trump administration deported more than 21,000 people to countries the State Department deemed too dangerous to visit—destinations including Ukraine, Haiti and Myanmar—most with no criminal convictions and at least 600 children among the deportees. The report highlights Iran, where 18 people were deported in late January ahead of planned strikes, and notes three Iran-bound flights since September, raising international-law concerns about asylum protections and torture risk. It also discusses the use and rollback of temporary protected status and compares these deportations to similar practices under other administrations, including Haiti under Biden.

ICE Agent Arrested in Minneapolis Raid Shooting, Charged with Assault
us-news1 day ago

ICE Agent Arrested in Minneapolis Raid Shooting, Charged with Assault

An ICE agent, Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Texas on four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime for firing through the front door of a Minneapolis home during Operation Metro Surge, injuring a Venezuelan man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. The case adds to scrutiny of the operation and marks the second federal officer charged in Metro Surge amid questions about initial officer claims and ongoing investigations.

Five Dead After Bus Hits Slowed Traffic in Virginia Work Zone
us-news1 day ago

Five Dead After Bus Hits Slowed Traffic in Virginia Work Zone

A bus on southbound I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, failed to slow for a work-zone slowdown and struck several vehicles, killing five people and injuring about 44, including the bus driver; there were roughly 34 passengers aboard. Victims include a Greenfield, Massachusetts family and a Worcester, Massachusetts resident. The NTSB is sending a go-team to investigate, and the southbound lanes were reopened by noon.

Virginia I-95 bus crash near work zone leaves five dead, dozens injured
us-news1 day ago

Virginia I-95 bus crash near work zone leaves five dead, dozens injured

A charter bus traveling from New York City to Charlotte plowed into six vehicles near a work zone on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, killing five people and injuring about 44; the bus driver, 48-year-old Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, faces pending charges as investigators from Virginia State Police and the National Transportation Safety Board probe the crash.

Six More Bodies Recovered After Washington Paper Mill Tank Collapse
us-news2 days ago

Six More Bodies Recovered After Washington Paper Mill Tank Collapse

Six of the nine missing workers were recovered after a chemical tank ruptured at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.’s Longview pulp-and-paper mill, bringing the death toll to 11. Recovery work is hampered by industrial hazards like exposed wiring and collapsed structures. Environmental officials are managing a spill of white liquor toward ditch systems feeding a nearby water source, with water testing showing the Columbia River remains safe for now and a flushing plan in place. The mill is shut down with limited staffing, and some workers are being paid during the disruption.