Amtrak Southwest Chief derails in Kansas injuring 32
An Amtrak Southwest Chief train derailed near Cimarron Kansas after the engineer applied emergency brakes following a rail deformity. At least 32 people were injured, two critically, with eight cars involved and one crew member treated on site. Investigators probe possible track damage from a prior vehicle crash.
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Amarillo
Texas
Caytie Martin
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
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J.G. Sharp
National Transportation Safety Board
Garden City
Dodge City
Education Dept to fire monitor of for profit Corinthian schools
The Education Department will remove Hogan Marren Babbo Rose Ltd as independent monitor for Zenith Education Group overseeing Corinthian Colleges assets and related loan data. AP findings showed conflicts with the monitor’s independence, prompting the department to seek a new firm with different capacities for Zenith’s next phase.
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Zenith Education Group
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Arne Duncan
Senate approves King for Education Department head
The Senate narrowly confirmed John B. King Jr. as education secretary 49 to 40. King, acting secretary since Arne Duncan, aims to advance preschool, college affordability, and student debt relief while implementing bipartisan policy and schooling reforms amid scrutiny of a for profit college’s practices.
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Fed’s cautious stance keeps June rate move in doubt
The Fed weighs the global economy and inflation as it meets to decide if and when to resume rate hikes. January data show improving jobs and cooling inflation, yet weak price growth argues for patience. Officials warn markets abroad remain fragile while U.S. labor demand stabilizes.
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U.S
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