Eclipse Island News Today

Reporter and all thats left here now is the crane that lifted that car just out of the way just a few minutes ago, that car rolled off the track. Union pacific does twice weekly inspections of the track, more so during a storm if necessary. They inspected the track last weekend. Another train rolled through here just an hour before this derailment. But the Investigation Continues into exactly how this might be prevented in the future. In the meantime, its just now starting to rain. No word yet f...

San francisco zoo manager denying claims that they are using 2 way radio to eavesdrop on the workers. The teamster representing zoo workers says microphones on the radio can be remotely activated enabling top zoo manager to listen in on private conversation. Held a News Conference at the zoo tonight. I could be on my lunch break i could be on my lunch break. Where i keep my radio with me. And it could just be recording my conversation. My conversation would be open and heard and i would have no ...

In places where clouds were absent or where they parted at the key moment, the eclipse offered a rewarding view of the sun’s spiky corona and ruby-red prominences

There's a ton of news out there about the eclipse, including conspiracy nonsense . . . towns in the path with perfect names, like "Shadowland, Texas" and "Moon Beach, New York" . . . and the best colors to wear during an eclipse are red and green.  They apparently look better in photos.

CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler breaks down the chances of a clear view, while eclipse enthusiasts across the province tell you what they're excited for.

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

Here are the latest developments from across affected regions (all times eastern).

The shadow of today's eclipse crosses into south Texas at 1:27 P.M. Central, and ends in Maine about an hour later at 3:35 P.M. Eastern. 

The shadow of today's eclipse crosses into south Texas at 1:27 P.M. Central, and will end in Maine at 3:35 P.M. Eastern. Here's some other eclipse-related stuff I've been tracking...

A total solar eclipse passed through parts of Central and Atlantic Canada today, bringing darkness and a moment of celestial awe to massive crowds gathered in its path.