Derailed train burns in New Brighton with ethanol spill
A derailed freight train carrying 86 tank cars from Chicago to New Jersey derailed Friday in southwest Pennsylvania near a bridge in New Brighton. One tank car burned on Sunday morning, ethanol leaked from at least nine cars, and residents evacuated and then began to return home. No injuries reported.
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Gas prices fall again in two week Lundberg survey
US retail gas prices slipped about 8 cents in two weeks with self serve regular averaging 2.20 at mid October down from 2.28 two weeks earlier. Mid grade 2.31 and premium 2.42. Since August 11 prices have declined over 82 cents.
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Lawmakers urge direct talks with North Korea over nuclear standoff
In Washington, two leading Republican senators join Democrats in urging direct talks with North Korea. Senator Lugar says such talks are inevitable to resolve the crisis diplomatically as concerns rise after the October 9 nuclear test and fears of a second detonation.
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Iraqi youth oppose U S led forces recruitment in Sunni regions
A State Department poll shows majorities of 15 to 29 year olds in Mosul and Tikrit oppose joining the Iraqi army or police and believe security would improve if U S led forces left. The analysis notes recruitment will be hard among Arab Sunnis and may face challenges even in Arab Shia areas. Still a majority would support or have family members in security if needed.
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Violence in French housing projects turns to attacks on police
In Epina y sur Se ine a car blocks officers and youths swarm with rocks bats and tear gas injuring one officer. Police unions warn of a rising trend of anti police violence tied to gang activity in immigrant neighborhoods amid broader European debates on integration and security.
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Panama canal referendum heads for easy approval
Early results show about 80 percent of Panamanians voting in favor of a 5.25 billion upgrade with 6 percent of 4416 polling stations reporting. Turnout appears low with abstention likely above 60 percent amid mixed reactions to the modernization drive.
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