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Despite reassurances from public officials, concerns linger about a train derailment that released toxic chemicals

The derailment of the train, which carried hazardous materials, raised concerns about water contamination from spilled materials.

Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped.

Washington (AFP) - The governor of Ohio warned residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment to drink bottled water Wednesday, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month.

Frequent train derailments under scrutiny after an ecological disaster struck East Palestine, Ohio

Ohio’s attorney general says charges have been dropped against a cable news reporter who was pushed to the ground and handcuffed while covering a news conference in Ohio last week

At least five hazardous chemicals released in East Palestine train crash, as residents fear long-term effects

Journalist Evan Lambert said he was still processing ‘traumatic event’ after being charged with criminal trespass and resisting arrest

The East Palestine derailment is the "latest in a long string of corporate malfeasance"

From Tharp v. Hillcrest Baptist Church of Columbus, decided Dec. 27 by the Ohio Court of Appeals (Judge Keith McGrath, joined by Judges Julia Dorrian & Michael Mentel): This is an appeal by plaintiff-appellant, Kevin Tharp, from a decision … in favor of defendants-appellees Hillcrest Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio…

Roused by voters’ recent endorsement of abortion rights — even in conservative states — Republican legislators are ramping up efforts to make it tougher for citizens to change laws or amend state constitutions through ballot measures.