Amtrak train was 50 mph over the speed limit, NTSB confirms

December 19 December 19     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   nation-now   Amtrak train was 50 mph over the speed limit, National Transportation Safety Board confirms     The National Transportation Safety Board said it’s not yet known what caused the train to derail and that “it’s too early to tell” why it was going so fast.     Read Story     politics           How soon after President Trump signs the tax bill could you see the effects? Paychecks could go up as early as this winter, but that depends on how fast the IRS acts. Businesses, meanwhile, may wait a while on job creation.     people           Meryl Streep writes to Rose McGowan: 'It hurt to be attacked' Rose McGowan called Meryl Streep a hypocrite on Twitter for planning to wear black to the Golden Globes. Now, Streep is responding in an open letter.     talkingtech           Apple's AirPods are sold out for the holidays; here are some alternatives The wireless headphones are popular gifts for people who have purchased new iPhones that lack headphone jacks.   Advertisement   news           5 things you need to know Tuesday The biggest news to start your day.     news           In Chicago, 'good kid' gunned down while delivering newspapers Police said Brian Jasso was assisting his stepdad on his route so he could earn some cash to buy gifts. Investigators described Jasso as a "good kid."     nation-now           Baby boy abandoned at recycling center is laid to rest by students Two high school boys carried the tiny white casket holding the body of an abandoned infant boy to his final resting place on Monday.     tech           WannaCry cyberattack: White House adviser says North Korea was behind ransomware rampage The attack in mid-May affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries.     nation-now           Beltway media needs to take a deep breath. Fake Trump stories hurt you. D.C. media had the chance to be the adult in the room with Trump. Instead, they sunk to his level and confirmed his fake news accusations.     entertainthis           Animatronic Trump joins Disney's Hall of Presidents, and Twitter thinks he looks like Jon Voight There are plenty of comparisons to the Oscar winner, and plenty of other Twitter jokes.     The Day In Pictures Gallery Members of Albania's parliament react as opposition MPs set off smoke bombs during a vote for a new, temporary general prosecutor on Dec. 18, 2017 in Tirana. \u000dRight-wing opposition MPs smuggled smoke grenades into the Albanian parliament hall on     Popular Stories Amtrak train going 81 mph just before derailing around 30-mph curve; 3 dead 16 cities where it's more affordable to rent than to own I owned bitcoin for a weekend and here's what I learned: It's crazy volatile   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bimagroup2.onlineincome@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108