Amtrak Philadelphia wreck linked to 106 mph run
Federal investigators say the doomed Amtrak train ran at 106 mph before a curve drops to 50 mph. The engineer slowed to 102 mph as the black box stopped, with more than 200 aboard injured and seven dead. Authorities pursue questions about the cab action and lack of Positive Train Control on the track.
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Navajo president opposes Grand Canyon aerial tram plan
In a rapid shift after his inauguration, Navajo President Russell Begaye disavowed support for an aerial tram at the Grand Canyon east rim, challenging a plan backed by former leader Ben Shelly. The project faces opposition from environmentalists and Hopis, with a council vote still pending.
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Grand Canyon Skywalk, Tusayan expansion plans loom
The Hualapai Tribe operates the Skywalk 4000 feet above the Colorado River near Grand Canyon National Park. An Italian real estate group plans a large Tusayan development outside the South Rim, proposing a dude ranch, boutiques, hotels, homes, and a shopping district with no water source identified.
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Longtime Patriot Guard Rider Michael Murphy dies at 67
Michael Murphy 67 of Roswell died May 11 2015. He served in the 5th Special Forces Green Berets and earned the Silver Star and Bronze Stars. He was a 1967 Army veteran and held a degree in Automotive Engineering. Survived by wife MaryAnn, son Robert, grandson Declan, and extended family. Viewing May 15 and funeral May 16 at local services. Donations suggested to Patriot Guard Riders and several charities.
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Bush chides Clinton on scripted run at Reno town hall
Jeb Bush accused Hillary Clinton of a scripted campaign while at a Reno town hall. He declined to discuss whether he would have invaded Iraq in 2003 if in his brother’s position, saying such hindsight questions miss future focus. He defended engaging voters and rejected a fully controlled campaign.
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