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Railroads work to make sure firefighters can quickly look up what is on a train after a derailment 09/20/2023 07:07pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the chaos after a Norfolk Southern train careened off the tracks and caught fire in eastern Ohio in February, it took roughly 45 minutes for firefighters to learn exactly which chemicals were involved. Now the railroad industry is trying to ensure that never happens again. Ev Fairfax Co. police: NY-based theft crews targeting Tysons are stealing 'up and down' I-95 09/20/2023 06:46pm • Three New Yorkers, who Fairfax County police said were members of yet another retail theft organization targeting Tysons Corner Center, were arrested Monday after allegedly ransacking several of the mall's stores. Sunglass Hut employees contacted the mall’s Tysons Urban Team — a special unit Fed keeps rates unchanged and signals optimism about a potential 'soft landing' 09/20/2023 06:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the second time in its past three meetings, a sign that it’s moderating its fight against inflation as price pressures have eased. The Fed's policymakers also signaled that they expect to raise rates Lane Thomas' grand slam helps Nationals blast White Sox 13-3. Josiah Gray gets the win 09/20/2023 05:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Lane Thomas hit a grand slam and the Washington Nationals routed the Chicago White Sox 13-3 on Wednesday. Joey Meneses and Dominic Smith also homered for Washington, which had a season high in runs and won back-to-back games for the first time since taking three in a row from Aug France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit 09/20/2023 05:08pm • PARIS (AP) — Britain's King Charles III praised France's “wonderful welcome” at a grand dinner held in his honor Wednesday night at the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, marking his state visit meant to underline the friendship between both nations. In a toast mostly pron Retrial date set for man who claims self-defense in shooting death of former NFL star Will Smith 09/20/2023 03:35pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Feb. 5 retrial date was set Wednesday for the man whose 2016 manslaughter conviction in the shooting death of former NFL star Will Smith was overturned because the jury's verdict was not unanimous. Cardell Hayes, 36, has long insisted he shot Smith in self-defense during an Ap Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions 09/20/2023 03:32pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions is suing the technology giant for negligence, claiming it had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system. Philip Paxson Calls renewed for 'woefully underused trail' to become bike path to new DC high school 09/20/2023 03:09pm • With D.C. opening a new high school in the Palisades neighborhood, there are renewed calls to pave the Palisades Trolley Trail to create a bike path for resident and student use. When you are walking on the grassy Palisades Trolley Trail you’ll notice plenty of beautiful views of the Potomac, b Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 09/20/2023 01:24pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Talking Heads on the once-in-a-lifetime 'Stop Making Sense' 09/20/2023 12:34pm • TORONTO (AP) — You may find yourself in a movie theater with “Stop Making Sense” playing and the members of Talking Heads in the audience. That was the once-in-a-lifetime scenario when the new 4K restoration of “Stop Making Sense” premiered recently at the Toronto International Film Festiv California truck drivers ask Gov. Newsom to sign job-saving bill as self-driving big rigs are tested 09/20/2023 12:29pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers, union leaders and truck drivers are trying to steer Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom toward signing into law a proposal that could save jobs as self-driving trucks are tested for their safety on the roads. The legislation would ban self-driving trucks we UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years, in contentious retreat on climate measures 09/20/2023 11:49am • LONDON (AP) — UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years, in contentious retreat on climate measures. Connecticut agrees to a $25 million settlement in the Henry Lee evidence fabrication case 09/20/2023 11:33am • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's attorney general has agreed to a $25.2 million settlement with two men who spent decades in prison for murder, based partly on evidence presented by famed forensic scientist Henry Lee that a judge later found was fabricated. Ralph “Ricky” Birch and Shawn He UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals 09/20/2023 11:11am • LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain's environmental commitments on Wednesday, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers. The news drew wide criticism from political opponents, environmental groups and large Today in Sports - Miami beats New England, ending their NFL record 21 straight regular-season wins 09/20/2023 10:00am • Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park, Victoria, British Columbia. 1955 — Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain the world heavyweight title