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  One thing we have learned from our years of covering the Kentucky Derby is the only predictable thing is unpredictability. When asked who among the 20 runners are the entrants that have a “real” chance to win, the answer is simple…ALL of them. Rich Strike’s amazing run two years ago at odds of 80-1 was recent proof positive that ANY horse in the starting gates can win. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the field with post positi...

Spurred on by train derailments, some states crisscrossed by busy freight railroads aren’t waiting for federal action to improve safety. Instead, theyre pursuing their own remedies amid questions about whether

Some states with busy criss-crossing freight railroads are pursuing their own safety remedies rather than wait for federal action amid industry opposition and questions about whether they even have authority to make the changes.

Spurred on by train derailments, some states crisscrossed by busy freight railroads aren’t waiting for federal action to improve safety. Instead, theyre pursuing their own remedies amid questions about whether

Legislatures want to bolster trackside detectors used to identify equipment problems and require more notice to emergency responders about hazardous cargo.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Spurred on by train derailments, some states with busy criss-crossing freight railroads are pursuing their own safety remedies rather t

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Spurred on by train derailments, some states with busy criss-crossing freight railroads are pursuing their own safety remedies rather than wait for federal action amid industry opposition and questions about whether they even have authority to make the changes.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Spurred on by train derailments, some states with busy criss-crossing freight railroads are pursuing their own safety remedies

Spurred on by train derailments, some states crisscrossed by busy freight railroads aren’t waiting for federal action to improve safety

States are taking it into their own hands to regulate freight trains after several high-profile derailments, fearing federal gridlock could prevent national changes.