Amtrak 188 Derailment Attributed to Distraction And Speed
NTSB officials concluded engineer Brandon Bostian lost situational awareness while radio chatter about a SEPTA rock- strike incident distracted him. He reportedly accelerated to 106 mph on a curve where 50 mph was posted, contributing to eight deaths and about 200 injuries last May 12, 2015.
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Babysitter robs bank to fund earlier theft restitution
Denver area case details a 28 year old babysitter Rachel Einspahr who robbed a Severance drive through bank to pay restitution from a prior theft case. She removed license plates, picked up two children in her care, and passed a note to a teller claiming a gun and demanding money. Police say she confessed after evidence emerged. Einspahr faces robbery and child abuse charges and a $40,000 cash only bond. The prior case involved 31 felony counts of theft identity theft and forgery from two businesses.
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House drops draft requirement for women in defense bill
The House of Representatives removed a provision requiring women to register for the military draft from the annual defense policy bill. Supporters vow to push for passage, while Democrats accuse Republicans of an underhanded move to sidestep a tough vote. The Rules Committee ordered the amendment’s removal in a late Monday meeting, and a procedural vote Tuesday afternoon finalized its exclusion.
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