The head of the NTSB told Congress the decision to blow open five tank cars and burn the toxic chemical inside them after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio wasn’t justified. Source
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Controlled burn in East Palestine train derailment wasn’t needed, NTSB says
The head of the NTSB told Congress the decision to blow open five tank cars and burn the toxic chemical inside them after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio wasn’t justified. Source
What’s next in the “Rust” shooting case after armorer’s conviction?
A New Mexico jury on Wednesday found “Rust” film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from Santa Fe. Source
How a mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her daughter to complete a marathon
Last weekend, Berenice Alfaro completed her first marathon. It was the culmination of a journey that began in 2017 when Alfaro’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following that news, Alfaro discovered a new passion, running. And it was with the support of her mother, now a breast cancer survivor, that she crossed the finish line. Source
TSA experiments with new remote technology to speed up airport security screenings
The TSA is testing a temporary fast lane for precheck fliers that uses a remote agent. The process involves passengers getting on-screen instructions and walking into a secure scanner while an automatic conveyor directs bags for rescreening or a hand search. Kris Van Cleave has details. Source
House bill would require TikTok divest from parent company ByteDance or risk U.S. ban
Amid growing national security concerns, a new bipartisan House bill would force social media giant TikTok to divest from its parent company ByteDance or face a potential ban in U.S. app stores. Scott MacFarlane has details. Source
National Guard to be deployed to New York City subway following spike in violence
In response to a substantial increase in crime on New York City’s subway system, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that she was deploying hundreds of National Guard members to the subway to assist the NYPD in carrying out bag checks. Elaine Quijano has more. Source
“Rust” armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins
A New Mexico jury on Wednesday found Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons supervisor for the Western movie “Rust,” guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal 2021 on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Elise Preston reports from New Mexico. Source
At least 3 killed in Houthi missile strike on commercial ship
At least three crewmembers were killed and another four injured when a missile fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants struck a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden Wednesday. It marks the first fatalities since the Houthis began their assault on commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea in response to the Israel-Hamas war. David Martin has the latest. Source
Haley suspends presidential campaign after Super Tuesday defeat to Trump
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday ended her presidential campaign after former President Donald Trump won all but one state in Super Tuesday’s Republican primaries. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from South Carolina. Source