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13 killed and 25 injured after train collision in India – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – Omer Farooq | Associated Press – 2023-10-29 19:04:24

SUMMARY: Two passenger trains collided in southern India, resulting in 13 deaths and 25 injuries. The crash occurred when an incoming train hit a stationary train in Andhra Pradesh state's Vizianagaram district, causing three rail cars to derail. Initial investigations suggest that human error caused the accident. Train crashes are common in India and are often attributed to human error or outdated signaling equipment. In June, a deadly crash killed over 280 people when two passenger trains collided in eastern India. India has a vast railway network, with millions of people relying on trains for daily travel.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Houston Mayor John Whitmire to tour NRG Stadium and give update on recovery efforts for Hurricane Beryl

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abc13.com – Brandon Hamilton – 2024-07-15 12:39:11

SUMMARY: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor John Whitmire will tour the first responders’ resource staging area at NRG Stadium amid pressure to restore power to 240,000 CenterPoint customers after Hurricane Beryl. Abbott, expected to address storm relief efforts, criticized CenterPoint for being unprepared. He set deadlines for improvements, including vegetation removal and reliability plans. Abbott warned of rejecting CenterPoint’s profit requests if compliance is not met. The company defended its response, emphasizing year-round preparations and increased investments. Harris County leaders condemned violence against utility workers, urging civility. ABC13 will provide updates on the recovery efforts.

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ATCEMS places time capsule in historic Station One amid renovations

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2024-07-15 11:02:50

SUMMARY: Austin-Travis County EMS celebrated the renovation of their historic Station One by embedding a time capsule in its walls. Station One, located at 3616 South 1st Street, was the nation's first standalone EMS station, originally opened on April 15, 1982. The recent renovations were funded by a bond package approved by voters in 2018. The station has hosted various response vehicles and served as a home for many medics over the years. The time capsule represents a unique opportunity for current Austinites to connect with future generations. A send-off event for the station took place in 2021 before remodeling began.

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Trump to Announce VP Running Mate Pick Today/Monday

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-15 10:55:51

SUMMARY: Former President Donald Trump announced on Fox that he will reveal his running mate today, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The leading contenders for the position are Senators J.D. Vance of Ohio, Marco Rubio of Florida, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. This comes after months of speculation that began during the GOP presidential primary race. The photo accompanying the article shows Trump, credited to Drew Angerer/Getty Images. The content is copyrighted by WBAP/KLIF for 2024.

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