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Union officials say cost cutting led to significant derailment rate increase

Wednesday, February 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- National union officials say years of cost-cutting and staff reductions within the freight rail industry have led to an increase in the rate of derailments and fostered an increasingly unsafe environment for workers and the public. They urge a strengthening of protection... Read More.

Significant portion of Chinese balloon payload recovered, US official says

Monday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A crane ship on the scene where a Chinese surveillance balloon went down in waters off South Carolina has picked up a significant portion of the balloon’s payload that measured as much as 30-feet-long and had all of craft's tech gear and... Read More.

Buttigieg defends ‘extraordinary’ economy as polling suggests significant discontent

Sunday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With President Joe Biden preparing to deliver his second State of the Union address on Tuesday, a new ABC News/Washington Post shows many people feel their finances are worsening -- but Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Sunday said the president can... Read More.

Tornado brings ‘significant damage’ to Selma, Alabama

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(SELMA, Ala.) -- A tornado delivered "significant damage" to the city of Selma, Alabama, as strong storms moved through the region on Thursday, according to the mayor's office.The "large and extremely dangerous" tornado struck Selma at 12:20 p.m. local time, according to the National... Read More.

Garland celebrates ‘significant’ Jan. 6 convictions, talks Trump special counsel

Wednesday, November 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland took something of a victory lap on Wednesday, a day after the Department of Justice secured convictions in one of the Jan. 6 investigation's highest profile prosecutions.Stewart Rhodes, a Yale Law School graduate-turned-militiaman, was found guilty Tuesday of... Read More.

‘Significant’ fine sought for operator of Orlando FreeFall after teen’s fatal fall

Tuesday, November 22 by ABC News

(ORLANDO) -- Florida officials are seeking to fine an amusement park operator at least $250,000 over the death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from a drop-tower ride earlier this year.The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which inspects amusement rides in the... Read More.

‘Significant’ lake-effect snow forecast for Buffalo, New York

Wednesday, November 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Western New York is bracing for a "significant" lake-effect snowstorm that could dump up to 4 feet of snow in the Buffalo region over the coming days.A lake-effect snow warning is in effect starting 7 p.m. Wednesday through 1 a.m. Saturday... Read More.

Missing mother of 2 left ‘significant amount of blood’ in home before disappearance

Sunday, November 13 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Rachel Castillo, a mother of two, disappeared last week under suspicious circumstances from her home in Simi Valley, California, leaving behind “a significant amount of blood” at the scene, according to local police.Simi Valley Police believe Castillo is in danger, and... Read More.

Fed hikes benchmark rate 0.75% in significant escalation of inflation fight

Thursday, September 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve instituted a dramatic interest rate hike on Wednesday, the latest in a series of borrowing cost increases, as the central bank tries to dial back near-historic inflation while avoiding an economic downturn.The Fed raised the benchmark interest rate by... Read More.

Potential rail strike could have ‘significant detrimental effects,’ supply chain expert says

Wednesday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As freight railroads and their unions continue to feel pressure from the White House, businesses and other stakeholders to reach an agreement before a potential strike, economic experts say the possible work stoppage will wreak havoc on businesses and consumers.Two labor... Read More.

US conducts ‘successful’ operation against ‘significant’ al-Qaeda target in Afghanistan: Official

Monday, August 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. conducted a successful counterterrorism operation against a "significant" al-Qaeda target in Afghanistan over the weekend, according to a senior administration official.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ABC News' Ben Gittleson contributed to this report. Copyright © 2022, ABC... Read More.

CDC finds significant increase in opioid overdoses among minority groups

Wednesday, July 20 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in opioid overdose death rates among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Natives people in the US.Experts from the CDC said that a lack of education about lethal drugs,... Read More.

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Union officials say cost cutting led to significant derailment rate increase

Significant portion of Chinese balloon payload recovered, US official says

Buttigieg defends ‘extraordinary’ economy as polling suggests significant discontent

Tornado brings ‘significant damage’ to Selma, Alabama

Garland celebrates ‘significant’ Jan. 6 convictions, talks Trump special counsel

‘Significant’ fine sought for operator of Orlando FreeFall after teen’s fatal fall

‘Significant’ lake-effect snow forecast for Buffalo, New York

Missing mother of 2 left ‘significant amount of blood’ in home before disappearance

Fed hikes benchmark rate 0.75% in significant escalation of inflation fight

Potential rail strike could have ‘significant detrimental effects,’ supply chain expert says

US conducts ‘successful’ operation against ‘significant’ al-Qaeda target in Afghanistan: Official

CDC finds significant increase in opioid overdoses among minority groups

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