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In the u.s. would have to get just slightly more modern, not like, you know, hydrogen powered cars and jet packs and futuristically hypermodern stuff, just some basic systematic safety upgrades that would take advantage of the fact that we are now a society that has things like computing machines and gps. this is not the most high-tech stuff. what they mandated for the u.s. rail system is something called positive train control. a very basic avoidance system that reduces the risk that stupid ope...

In the u.s. would have to get just slightly more modern not like, you know hydrogen powered cars and jet packs and futuristically hypermodern stuff, just some basic systematic safety upgrades that would take advantage of the fact that we are now a society that has things like computing machines and gps. this is not the most high-tech stuff. what they mandated for the u.s. rail system is something called positive train control. a very basic avoidance system that reduces stupid operator error or a...

They know what their speed limits are. we want to find out. >> what other job does an engineer have other than to regulate the speed? i dont know how you can get it wrong. thats the only job they have, isnt it, to make sure the train is going at the right speed? >> its certainly an important part of their job. >> let me ask you about why -- i know this is speculative. but we know there is evidence because you reported in the tape. the guy jammed on the brakes. why would he jam on the brakes? did...

Riding on all those factors combine to give me the initial impression at least that this was a fairly high-speed derailment. not talking 20 to 30 miles per hour. were talking something significantly higher than that. >> bob, let me stay with you for a second. we know many people dont follow speed limits in their cars. ive certainly be guilty of that in the past. how often are engineers driving in excess of the speed limit? is it that unusual to bend these rules? >> well speed limits on a railroa...

We were all exchanging trying to get out of there. >> those were the lucky ones. the crash tearing all seven flying off the tracks two left standing upright. one nearly flipping totally upside down. investigators now also analyzing the data recorders for clues about what went so wrong. peter doocy live for us in philadelphia. >> reporter: these commuter train tracks have speed limits. the speed limit on the rails behind me is 50 miles per hour. the latest information we have from data that the "...

Derailment this year. a few months ago in west virginia, another train carrying crude oil jumped the tracks sparking this huge fireball. hundreds of families evacuating. >> ive never seen anything like this in my life. >> reporter: every day in the u.s. over 1 million barrels of crude oil travel by train, often on tracks that critics say are ageing and in need of upgrade. >> these are in many times going very near our homes, our schools and businesses. >> reporter: just last week american and ca...

This pollution across parts of europe is so significant that places in france are reducing their speed limits today to help save on emissions that add to kplugs levels. this is a photo taken near paris. just making their way about enjoying their start of spring in the beautiful city. the problem is that the warm air across this region that is settling in as we speak. what were seeing is a stagnant air pattern that will help increase the levels of pollution. that has impacts on the elderly and yo...

Change. turning loose their property. if they were able to come together and do that and sit down and talk, this community will blossom. >> east stuart still faces hurdles. but the community refuses to give up. patty oconnell says the businesses are better off working together. >> we want to bring everyone into our area. because its a city of stuart. i dont think were at that point yet where were saying there is too much of anything. >> land has been developed on stuarts colorado avenue in an at...

Okay, its time to hash it out. u.s. versus canada hockey team. usa versus canada mens hockey semifinal inspired a loser keeps bieber billboard. ouch. one team goes home with a medal, the other ends up with justin bieber. how much would you pay to have a bathroom? this new york city toilets charge $8. the facilities are clean, safe and soundproof. cant get out of the way? brit human on vacation tweeting. this mans term unlikely to end well days after announcing lower speed limits in new york ci...

>> give me a break. its called a motorcade. >> no, no, no. >> yes, it is. >> de blasio made a point about cars speeding and said he was never going to drive above 25 miles an hour. then she outed him. >> there are two cars going together in a motorcade with security. >> ed? >> steve is absolutely right. its a hypocrisy. when i was governor and a newspaper tracked my car coming from harrisburg to philadelphia we did a hundred miles an hour a couple times but i never said observe the speed limits ...