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Train safety awareness week highlights dangerous trends

Conversations about train safety are happening across the nation for ‘See Tracks? Think Train’ Week from Sept. 15-21. It’s an annual campaign organized by nonprofit Operation Lifesaver Inc. that aims to raise awareness for railroad safety and prevent tragedies.

The week comes as one person was injured Monday after a mail truck was hit by a train in Audrain County, according to previous reporting. The vehicle was totaled after it entered the crossing and was hit by a 1979 GM GP40-3 Canadian Pacific Kansas City Train.

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WATCH: Prosecutor says he’ll seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk shooting death; first court hearing held

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said during a news conference Tuesday that he will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old from Utah accused of killing Charlie Kirk with a single shot from a high-powered rifle. Charges include aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing a violent offense

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Pilots report ‘green laser’ targeting planes while flying near Boston Logan Airport

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a “green laser” targeted planes at Boston Logan International Airport Monday night. “Departure, American 4580. Just got lit up by a green laser off our right. It’s still going off,” the pilot of the American Airlines regional jet, operated by Republic

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Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer

See the text messages that prosecutors say Charlie Kirk shooting suspect exchanged with his roommate

By Matt Stiles and Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, allegedly texted his roommate the day of the shooting and discussed his rifle, possible motive and other details on the planning surrounding the event, according to charging documents released by Utah County officials on Tuesday. Robinson’s roommate told police about

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Displaced Palestinians move southward with their belongings on a road in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip following renewed Israeli evacuation orders for Gaza City on September 16.

Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel says it launched ground assault amid global outcry

By Oren Liebermann, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel said it launched an expanded ground assault on Gaza City on Tuesday in defiance of international condemnation, as Palestinians fled the enclave’s largest urban area in waves amid escalating bombardment. The long-anticipated incursion began on the outskirts of the city, Israeli officials said, where Israel’s military has

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Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray speaks at a press conference regarding Tyler Robinson

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

By Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged with aggravated murder on September 16. Judge Tony F. Graf said Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, the

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Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray speaks at a press conference regarding Tyler Robinson

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

CNN By Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged with aggravated murder on September 16. Judge Tony F. Graf said Tuesday that Tyler Robinson,

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Taylor Swift Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of musician Taylor Swift. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1989 Birth place: West Reading, Pennsylvania Birth name: Taylor Alison Swift Father: Scott Swift, financial advisor Mother: Andrea Swift, marketing executive Other Facts Her fans are known as Swifties. She grew up on a Christmas

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