New York City, NY

New Orleans, LA

Columbus, OH

The Associated Press

Norfolk Southern railroad has been causing chronic delays for Amtrak between New York and New Orleans by forcing the passenger trains to wait while its massive freight trains pass, the federal government said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. The Justice Department took the rare step of filing a lawsuit because it says Norfolk Southern is consistently violating the federal law that requires Amtrak’s trains to get priority when they cross a freight railroad’s tracks. Amtrak relies on tracks owned by one of the six major freight railroads across most of the country. “Americans should not experience travel delays because rail carriers break the law,” Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said. Jim Mathews, the head of the Rail Passengers Association, said the Justice Department has only intervened one other time since the law was established in 1973 despite many complaints about delays caused by freight railroads. Mathews said the chronic problems on Norfolk Southern can’t be explained by severe weather or supply chain disruptions or other operational excuses.

Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern's freight trains cause chronic delays for Amtrak

Washington, DC

WashingtonExaminer

Amtrak’s takeover of Union Station’s commercial areas took effect today after an appeals court denied a request to postpone the transition pending appeal. In 2022, Amtrak launched an eminent domain lawsuit to gain full control of the terminal from Union Station Investco. In April, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled in favor of transferring […]

Amtrak takes over Union Station: What riders need to know

Norah O’Donnell will step down as anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News following the November election, taking on a new role at the network, the veteran journalist told colleagues Tuesday in a memo.

Norah O’Donnell to step down as anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’ for new role

But back in the middle of the 20th century, air travel was a luxurious affair. Passengers got dressed up, seats were padded and roomy, and meals were served on trays, with cocktails in crystal glasses. That glamorous vision of air travel of yesteryear was thanks primarily to Pan American World...

A Famous Bygone Airline Is Returning to the Skies in 2025

Sangamon County, IL

Newly released audio recordings show the former Sangamon County, Illinois, sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey was previously reprimanded at another agency for filing an inaccurate report about a traffic stop and pursuit.

Recording shows deputy who killed Sonya Massey was admonished for inaccurate traffic stop report at previous job

North Carolina State

Richmond, VA

High-speed rail projects are, at long last, beginning to crop up around the United States. In North Carolina, construction has begun on a line that will take passengers from Raleigh to Wake Forest at speeds of 110 mph, Newsweek reported. The entire line, when completed, will offer travel between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia.

High-speed rail project linking two US cities makes groundbreaking step forward: 'The beginning of a new chapter'

Georgia State

Time Out

Allegiant is expanding again, and celebrating by offering extra-low fares on the new routes for a limited time. The low-cost airline announced eight new non-stop routes to 13 cities around the country, with budget-friendly options to popular vacation destinations in the South and beyond. The new routes and sale are perfect for planning a fall or winter getaway.

New routes on this popular airline are just $39 for a limited time

San Diego, CA

Carlsbad, CA

American is adding new service to an airport with no major airlines. Starting Feb. 13, 2025, the carrier plans to add service between its Phoenix hub and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif. Currently, no Part 121 air carriers serve the airport, which is located roughly 35 miles north of San...

American Plans Route to New California Airport

Orlando, FL

We love to keep you posted on all the latest travel news, tips, and discounts, especially when it comes to flying to Disney World and Orlando. In fact, if you’re planning on flying to Florida later this year, you won’t want to miss this news about new nonstop flights coming to the area!

A Budget Airline is Adding Several Nonstop Flights to Florida

The US Sun

DELTA Airlines has banned thousands of passengers from travel as it attempts to recover from the latest Microsoft outage. The airline has canceled more than 5,500 flights since Crowdstrike's software collapse early Friday morning, which has caused chaos across the board for travelers. While many carriers have slowly but surely...

Delta bans thousands of passengers as airline cancellations hits 5,500 – and US government opens investigation

Curious about which U.S. airport is considered one of the top 10 best airports in the world? A new report that evaluates and ranks international airports has just been released—and one of our lesser-known American airports is in the top 10! The 2024 AirHelp Score Report, compiled by air passenger rights company Airhelp, is an in-depth look at the world’s airports, ranking them according to on-time performance, service quality, dining and shopping options, and claims processing for passengers whose trips don’t go right.

This unexpected U.S. airport is No. 8 in the world, according to a new study

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A JetBlue flight from Paris to New York has suffered an embarrassing double diversion, with passengers spending two extra nights in hotels at the expense of the airline after a technical fault which was meant to have been fixed reared its ugly head again. The sorry tale of what passengers...

JetBlue Flight From Paris to New York Suffers Embarrassing Double Diversion For The Same Technical Fault

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

In a heated exchange during Tuesday’s hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) pressed Secret Service acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. about the number of agents working Donald Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania, rally.

‘Stop interrupting me’: Cruz gets in heated exchange with Secret Service official

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Best Buy currently has the fifth-generation iPad Air on sale for $250 off ahead of back-to-school season.

Save $250 on the M1-powered iPad Air with this all-time low deal

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Steve B Howard

Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

American Airlines will be cutting two London flights this winter. While I wouldn’t consider this to be the most significant development in the world, it definitely points at a bigger trend we’re seeing with the airline industry, and I think this is only the beginning. In this post:

American Trims London Flights: Phoenix Cut, Los Angeles Reduced

Gretna, LA

Arabi, LA

Metairie, LA

Harvey, LA

Marrero, LA

Chalmette, LA

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Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern, accusing rail company of creating delays for Amtrak passengers

The Justice Department said Tuesday it filed a civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging that the company knowingly created large delays for Amtrak passengers traveling between New York...

Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern, accusing rail company of creating delays for Amtrak passengers

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