California Sheriff Suspends 10 Officers Over Beating Of Man On Horse
LOS ANGELES, April 10 (Reuters) - A Californian sheriff has suspended 10 officers involved in the videotaped beating of a suspect who appeared to have surrendered and was lying on the ground after making a failed getaway attempt on horseback.
Amtrak Train Derails In Philadelphia, Killing Six | The Daily.
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) ��� An Amtrak train in Philadelphia was traveling at more than 100 miles per hour, over twice the speed limit, when it entered a curve in the tracks and derailed, killing seven people and injuring more than 200. While the precise cause of Tuesday nights crash remains to be determined, experts from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) believe the derailment would have been prevented by installation of an advanced safety system��.
Boris Nemtsov murder: Tens of thousands march in Moscow
Tens of thousands of people have marched through central Moscow to honour opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead on Friday. They carried portraits of Mr Nemtsov and banners saying I am not afraid. He had been due to lead an .
Islamic State militants release 200 Yazidis in Iraq
Islamic State militants have released more than 200 members of the Yazidi religious community being held in northern Iraq, Kurdish security officials have said. Most of the 216 prisoners were in poor health and bore signs of abuse, General Hiwa.
NTSB: Amtrak train was traveling more than 100 mph in a 50 mph zone before.
Amtrak has suspended Northeast Corridor service between Philadelphia and New York. Amtrak Philadelphia train crash REUTERS/Bryan WoolstonRescue workers search for victims in the wreckage of a derailed Amtrak train in Philadelphia, May 12, 2015.
Idling cargo trains irk Port Deposit residents
As a resident, Tornell is also concerned about the increase in oil tank cars rumbling through Port Deposit, especially in light of several train wrecks. The most recent, in West Virginia, was the second oil-carrying wreck in the United States in the.
Political Battle Ramps Up Over Iran Nuclear Deal
While Mr. Obama has confronted high-stakes challenges since taking office, including the U.S. economic crash, budget brinkmanship and a fight over his health-insurance law, he hasnt faced the sort of global test diplomatic outreach to Iran presents.
France seizes passports of six Syria-bound citizens
. had acted against the six men after their departure to Syria appeared to be imminent. Their passports and identity cards have been confiscated for six months, after which the order can be renewed. They have the right to appeal against the move in.
Boston Cop Remains in Coma After Fatal Traffic Stop Shooting; Protesters.
A Boston police officer and former Army Ranger ��� honored for his role in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing ��� remained in an induced coma fighting for his life Saturday after being shot in the face during a traffic stop, authorities said.
Illinois Tollway aims to make new I-90 smart corridor even smarter
Based on information picked up by those sensors, the digital signs could update advisory speed limits based on traffic flows; alert drivers of congestion or collisions; or indicate lane closures as needed. The ���connected vehicle��� pilot project would.
Amtrak train in Philadelphia wreck was moving at twice the speed limit
PHILADELPHIA An Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia, killing seven people, was barreling into a curved stretch of track at 100 miles per hour, over twice the speed limit, when the engineer slammed on the brakes, U.S. investigators said on Wednesday.
Amtrak train that derailed was traveling twice speed limit.
Federal investigators said on Wednesday that preliminary data showed an Amtrak train in Philadelphia was traveling at more than 100 miles per hour, or roughly twice the speed limit, when it derailed, killing seven people and injured more than 200.. Authorities said they had no idea what caused the train wreck, which left some demolished rail cars strewn upside down and on their sides in the citys Port Richmond neighborhood along the Delaware River.
2 Philadelphia Amtrak train derailment victims named as Justin Zemser and Jim.
The announcement came after the Associated Press analysed video of the train and discovered it was traveling at 107 mph as it approached a curve in the tracks, where the speed limit drops from 80 mph to 50 mph. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Mutter.
Tollway Board OKs higher speed limits; not high enough for Oberweis
Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) labeled the move ���shameful��� for recommending lower speed limits than those listed in a law he sponsored. He called for a Senate Transportation Committee hearing on the matter. The Illinois Department of Transportation and a .
Ducks vs. Buckeyes: Classic Culture Clash
Against Alabama at the Sugar Bowl, the Buckeyes played even faster, running a play every 24.1 seconds, which passes for warp speed in Ohio���if not on the West Coast... When Bellotti, now an analyst with ESPN, stepped down in 2009 to become Oregons.
Video shows white cop shoot down black S. Carolina man
When Scott doesnt move, Slager pulls his arms back and cuffs his hands. Then he walks briskly back to where he fired. Craven chased Satterwhite for 9 miles beyond city limits to the mans driveway in Edgefield County. After Satterwhite parked, the.
Reports: Amtrak train was going twice the speed limit when.
Amtrak has suspended Northeast Corridor service between Philadelphia and New York. Amtrak Philadelphia train crash REUTERS/Bryan WoolstonRescue workers search for victims in the wreckage of a derailed Amtrak train��.
Why the GOP Should Fear Al Gore in 2016
However, there are numerous reasons why Gores star could rise again if Hillarys were to crash and burn. Perhaps in light of Hillarys growing troubles, might she be better suited for the number two spot? But the question remains, ���Is America ready.
Autopsy confirms Zion teen shot twice in back by police
���They were shaking him, but he didnt move. He was on his stomach, so they turned him over and the police officer I was with gave him CPR.��� Vaughn said that she remained on the scene for quite some time and did not see police uncover a weapon. ���I didn.