Engineer sees misshapen track seconds before derailment
Amtrak Capitol Limited derailed outside Washington after the engineer reported a misshapen track about 18 inches long. Investigators say the rail was as much as 30 inches out of alignment and 101 were injured. Heat may have buckled welded rails. CSX ordered slower speeds on hot days.
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Carol Carmody
National Transportation Safety Board
Carmody
Chicago
CSX Corp
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R-N.y
House Transportation Subcommittee On
Washington, D.C
CSX
Telecom executives assure service despite firm troubles
Washington AP report states leaders of WorldCom Global Crossing and Qwest told Congress they expect no major service disruptions amid financial turmoil. FCC chief Powell and senators pressed about former executives' ill gotten gains and potential price on consumer impact.
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Congress
John McCain
R-Ariz
Senate Commerce Committee
Federal Communications Commission
Michael Powell
McCain
Hig Telecom
Global Crossing
Gary Winnick
Qwest Communications
Powell
WorldCom
WorldCom Inc
Global Crossing Ltd
Qwest Communications International Inc
Catholic abuse review board reaches out to victims at first meeting
The U.S. bishops panel convened its first session in Washington and pledged to listen to abuse survivors at its next meeting in Oklahoma City on Sept. 16. Chair Gov. Frank Keating said the advisory board will push for accountability and reform while urging lay Catholics to withhold support until changes occur.
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Oklahoma
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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
John Paul II
Michael J. Bland
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