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Transportation

Airline passengers could be in for a rougher ride, thanks to climate change

Airline passengers could be in for a rougher ride, thanks to climate change

Research in recent years has pointed to more incidents of clear-air turbulence in the jet stream brought on by rising temperatures. Airline crews and passengers are feeling the effects firsthand.
by Scott Neuman

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5 things to know about Saudi Arabia's stunning decision to cut oil production

5 things to know about Saudi Arabia's stunning decision to cut oil production

Oil prices surged after Saudi Arabia and some other oil producers announced they're reducing their oil output. That will send gas prices higher – and benefit energy companies in America.
by Camila Domonoske

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Trains running again on western Minnesota rail line, derailment investigation continues

Trains running again on western Minnesota rail line, derailment investigation continues

Trains are running again through Raymond, Minn., after a derailment caused an evacuation of the community last week. The National Transportation Safety Board still has a crew on the scene as it investigates the cause of the derailment.
by Dan Gunderson

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Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

An April Fools’ Day blizzard knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses across central and southern Minnesota early Saturday, and made for treacherous travel conditions across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Cleanup continues at scene of train derailment in Raymond

Cleanup continues at scene of train derailment in Raymond

Cleanup will continue Friday at the scene of Thursday’s train derailment and fire in the western Minnesota community of Raymond. Crews have started moving some of the 22 derailed cars to better access the handful still burning.
by Andrew Krueger and Hannah Yang

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Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

Cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup left the tracks early Thursday, leading officials to evacuate the small town of Raymond, about 90 miles west of the Twin Cities. People were being allowed to return home as of noon. No injuries were reported.
by Kirsti Marohn, Mark Zdechlik, Tim Nelson, Kerem Yücel and Hannah Yang

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