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Amtrak Blames Sluggish Government Proceedings For Failing To Obtain Automated Braking System

The rail operator said government delays obstructed its previous efforts to buy bandwidth.

Amtrak Crash Philadelphia: Unions Say Amtrak Should Put Second Crew Member In Locomotives After Train 188 Derailment

The union for Amtrak’s locomotive engineers urged the rail service to put a second crew member in Northeast Corridor train cabs, a requirement Congress ended in 1981.

China, Brazil, Peru Eye Transcontinental Railway Megaproject

The Beijing-proposed railway between Brazil and Peru has already raised some red flags over environmental and human rights risks.

Kim Jong-Un Purges More North Korean Military Leadership As Soldiers' Food Rations Slip

Food ration cuts plague North Korea's military, and Kim Jong-un is holding the top brass accountable. Intelligence sources said that daily food rations were cut in order to boost rice reserves, which were severely depleted.

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ISIS In Ramadi: Iraqi Government Increases Recruitment Of Volunteer Troops To Fight Islamic State And Recapture City

Iraq's Shiite-led government is increasing its recruitment of volunteer troops to join the battle against ISIS and to retake the city of Ramadi.

China Increases Subsidies On Energy-Efficient Vehicles, But Is It Enough To Alleviate Pollution?

China banks on alternative-energy vehicles to abate pollution. Next step: Incentives for heavily polluting industries to rein in use of fossil fuels.

Immigration Reform 2015: On Day Obama Executive Actions Would Have Begun, Democratic Mayors Hold Forums To Support Illegal Immigrants

A coalition of cities supporting Obama's executive actions has launched a "days of actions" campaign in immigrant communities.

Election 2016: Will Millennials Become 'Crazy In Love' With Hillary Clinton After Beyoncé Endorsement?

Celebrities can help candidates raise money and drive turnout, but to what extent?

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Islamberg Attack Plot: Muslims Decry Robert Doggart Bail Release, Media Coverage, Push For Terrorism Charges

"There should be no discrepancy in how the law is applied to Muslims versus someone who is not Muslim."

Youth Minimum Wage: Nebraska Legislature Votes Down Lower Pay Rate For Young Workers

Legislators could not muster the higher-than-usual support needed to change laws approved by ballot initiative.

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Iran's Notorious Evin Prison Will Become A Public Park: Report

The Tehran complex, known for the beating and torture of political prisoners, is going to become a public park.

China’s Raciest Gaming And Animation Show ChinaJoy To Fine Models Who Show Too Much Flesh

ChinaJoy organizers announced fines for models wearing revealing costumes, as the government promotes stricter morality.

Wall Street Still Bedeviled By Ethical Challenges: Survey

After years of reforms geared at improving the culture of banking, a survey of financial professionals finds an industry rife with misconduct.

Zimbabwe Proposes Compulsory Chinese Lessons, Stirring Controversy

The country has a strong economic relationship with China, but critics say Chinese in schools isn’t a good idea.

1,000 Days Later, Journalist Austin Tice Is Still Missing

The journalist was kidnapped in Syria in 2012. His parents want information from the Assad regime.

Malcolm X Quotes On His Birthday: 10 Sayings From Civil Rights Icon's Autobiography

“It has always been my belief that I, too, will die by violence -- I have done all that I can to be prepared.”

Is The Berkeley Soda Tax Working? Anti-Obesity Law Makes $116K In Revenues In First Month

The aim of the tax is to curb -- and ultimately eliminate -- the consumption of sugary drinks.

Tony Robinson Mother Reacts To Social Media Attacks: Andrea Irwin Upset By Tweets About Son's Death By Madison, Wisconsin Police

“They’ve gone above and beyond to try to make sure they kick me when I’m down.”

Mexico Disappearances: 30 People Missing From Chilapa, Guerrero After Community Police Raid

Mexico's state of Guerrero has been named the nation's most violent. Recently, 43 people disappeared from one of its cities.

Amtrak Crash 2015 Cause: Windshield Crack Not Due To Gun, But Derailment Investigators Don't Know What's To Blame

It wasn't from a gunshot, but investigators into the deadly Amtrak train crash don't know what else could have caused the windshield crack.

Western Wall Torah Prayer For Women Protests Blocked By Israel Police With Metal Barriers

The office of Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites of Israel, headed by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch, prohibits women from praying with a Torah scroll.

Belfast's Ashers Baking Company Found Guilty For Refusing To Bake Cake With Gay Slogan

The bakery had initially accepted the order, but canceled it two days later citing religious reasons.

Apple, Google Urge Obama To Keep Surveillance Backdoors Out Of US Phone Technology

FBI Director James Comey criticized the tech giants last year for their opposition to surveillance backdoors.

Who Is Alexia Amesbury? Seychelles Could Have First Woman Presidential Candidate As Political Landscape Expands

If chosen by the newly formed Seychelles Party for Social Justice and Democracy, Alexia Amesbury will be the first woman to run for President of Seychelles.

Russia Freedom Of Speech: Social Media Program Looks For Protest Information Created By Pro-Kremlin Group

Dubbed Laplace’s Demon, the program can monitor social networks and pass word of "threats" to the Kremlin.

Pakistan, Afghanistan Sign Deal To Increase Intel Sharing And Cooperation

Although details of the accord have not been revealed yet, many in Afghanistan have termed it a “shameful” deal.

Ukraine Crisis: Alleged Russian Soldiers To Be Charged For Terrorism By Kiev

Moscow said the two men were not affiliated with the Russian army, although one of them admitted on tape that he was conducting espionage.

Compton Unified School District Sued For Allegedly Ignoring Concerns Of Traumatized Students

The lawsuit is the first of its kind that questions whether "complex trauma" can be classified as a disability under federal law.

China Pledges To Cut Red Tape, Open Financial Sector - And Spend $40B On Railways - To Boost Slowing Economy

Government priorities for reform include tax cuts and private funding for infrastructure projects, and another $40 billion in high-speed rail projects.

Hillary Clinton Emails To Be Released After Review By January: State Department

A portion of the 55,000 pages of emails of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would be released by mid-January, after they are reviewed by the State Department.