Disasters

May 8, 2015 11:25 AM

BNSF to reopen track at site of ND oil train derailment, fire

North Dakota officials say the railroad is making progress on cleaning up the oil that didn't burn in the Wednesday wreck but instead leaked into the ground and into a nearby slough.

by The Associated Press

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May 7, 2015 11:24 AM

Worrisome trend: Four Minnesota motorcyclists dead in four days

Eleven motorcycle riders have died in Minnesota so far in 2015. That's the highest number at this point in the riding season since 1994, officials said Thursday.

by MPR News Staff

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May 7, 2015 7:36 AM

Evacuated residents allowed home after ND oil train derailment

Heimdal residents were ordered from their homes shortly after the BNSF Railway train derailed about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday outside the town. No injuries were reported.

by The Associated Press

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May 1, 2015 10:46 AM

U.S., Canada unveil rules to boost oil train safety

The regulations, which go into effect Oct. 1, are in response to a series of fiery train crashes in the U.S. and Canada, including four so far this year.

by The Associated Press

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April 30, 2015 7:39 AM

Teen's rescue brings some good news to Nepal's capital after quake

A teenager in Kathmandu had been trapped under the rubble of a seven-story building destroyed by Saturday's earthquake. On Thursday, rescue crews pulled him to safety.

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April 30, 2015 7:33 AM

What you need to know before donating to earthquake relief for Nepal

The sheer number of organizations appealing for funds can be overwhelming. Here's a guide for the bewildered do-gooder.

by Diane Cole

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April 30, 2015 5:18 AM

Minnesota Nepalis gather to mourn earthquake victims

The Association of Nepalis in Minnesota has raised $50,000 for earthquake relief.

by Riham Feshir

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April 29, 2015 8:50 AM

In Nepal, a flood of people leave capital to return home

NPR's Julie McCarthy reports people think it's too dangerous in Kathmandu. "It suffered a lot of aftershocks, there are now shortages growing in the capital," she said.