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Amtrak Train Accelerated Moments Before Entering Turn, NTSB Says

8:20pm May 14, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

An NTSB board member said that's when the engineer slammed on the brakes to slow it down. The derailment Tuesday in Philadelphia killed eight people. More than 200 were injured.

Standards For Child Migrants Could Force Detention Centers To Close

7:26pm May 14, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

The Obama administration has detained thousands of immigrant women and children, but that could soon change. A court case is challenging whether it is ever legal to hold children for long periods.

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How Do You Say 'Snafu' In Japanese?

7:02pm May 14, 2015

by Scott Horsley

White House press secretary Josh Earnest has called a delay in passing trade legislation a "snafu." But he said he didn't know how to translate the word for countries impacted by the deal. We do.

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Obama Tries To Calm Arab Fears Over Iran Talks

7:00pm May 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

In a wide-ranging news conference, the president also addressed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This small unmanned aerial vehicle was spotted flying near the White House.

Drone-Like Device Puts White House On Lockdown

6:54pm May 14, 2015

by Tamara Keith

A person flying a small drone-like device too close to the White House was taken into custody. It's another in a line of security instances around the White House.

Former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin made his comeback bid official on Thursday, announcing he would seek a rematch with Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.

Taking Aim At Money In Politics, Feingold Announces Comeback Bid

6:46pm May 14, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, of Wisconsin announced Thursday he would seek a rematch with Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in one of the top-targeted races of 2016.

A photo from April shows protesters in Sacramento, Calif., rallying against a bill that would require all school-age children to be vaccinated. The state Senate just passed the measure.

Calif. Moves Closer To Banning Vaccine 'Personal Belief' Exemptions

5:49pm May 14, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The bill would require children to be vaccinated against measles and other diseases before entering kindergarten. If it becomes law, it would be among the strictest in the nation.

"That's a stupid question," House Speaker John Boehner said after a reporter asked him about Democratic claims that the GOP had cut Amtrak funding to unacceptable levels.

Lawmakers Spar Over Whether Amtrak Funding Cut Matters

5:28pm May 14, 2015

by Juana Summers

"It's not about funding. The train was going twice the speed limit," said House Speaker John Boehner. Democrats advocated for an amendment that would fund advanced technology.

Are You Smarter Than A 15-Year-Old?

5:23pm May 14, 2015

by Marc Silver

The results are out: Fifteen-year-olds who took a skills assessment test had a hard time with it, no matter where they lived. See how you might fare with some sample questions.

David Letterman, seen here snapping a selfie with his replacement Stephen Colbert, will step down next week as host of the Late Show.

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David Letterman's Top 10 Late-Night Memories (Well, Not Really)

5:05pm May 14, 2015

by Eric Deggans

No one has been a late-night TV host longer than David Letterman, who retires Wednesday after 33 years. Here's what he told TV Critic Eric Deggans about leaving the Ed Sullivan Theater one last time.

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