What we know is according to the local sheriffs office, there are confirmed fatalities. There were about 70 people on board this amtrak cascades train. It derailed around 7 3 hat went right over interstate 5, a curve in the track. Its a normal curve, but we also, according to amtrak, this train was going about 80mph. So one of i think the top questions for many people is speed, the bend in this curve as n. T. S. B. Is already making its what went wrong. But i think its also fair to say that right now people are focused on recovery, because there were 70 people on board that train. And the pictures weve seen so far, notable to train thats upside down thats on interstate 5, but also the other ones that are hanging over, and, of course, the cars and vehicles that officials now confirm were also truck that were on interstate 5 as a result of this collision. You can see that one car there upside down. It looks like it may have burned. Another car landed on top of it, and all the way back, a
In the other part. By that time the ambulance was coming. He does not believe the train was speeding at the time it derailed. Speed is often a factor the ntsb looks into as it determines a cause. In the coming days, we will continue to keep you posted with updates from Washington State throughout this evening. Incredible, so many people walked away from that. Now to a story youll see first on 4 00 here. A tragedy involving a local doctor and his family days before christmas. We learned that doctor and his daughter were killed in a plane crash over the weekend in indiana. Pat collins is live for us in bethesda with that story. Pat . Reporter jim, for more than two decades, he was a top doctor at this prestigious medical school. He researched drugs to determine which ones might harm us and which ones might make us better. To be better doctors. And now with his sudden death, a great sense of sorrow here. Dr. Louis cana lina, he had both an m. D. And ph. D. And pilots license. He was a top
But 51 currently in martinsburg and hagerstown. A big spread. Clouds have been thicker during the overnight. What to wear . Maybe a medium coat and sweater for later on. Dont forget your sunglasses. Temperatures, upper 30s to 40. Recess for the kids, 58 at noon and still in the mid50s as late as 5 00. The high today at National Airport should reach 60 degrees. Yes, indeed. Rainy and cloudy and Colder Weather eventually. The fiveday forecast coming up. Chuck, thank you. Were staying on top of this breaking news this morning. Federal safety investigators now say the train that derailed in Washington State was going more than twice the speed limit allowed around that curve. Ntsb said it was traveling 80 Miles Per Hour in a 30 mile per hour zone. The train was making its way from seattle to portland along a new highspeed than 70 others were taken to the hospital. Including ten with serious injuries. Ntsb investigators are expected back on the scene today to figure out what went wrong. Were
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Wall street has had a stellar year. While skeptics warn there could be a series of bubbles, analysts say investing in the market is a solid strategy. Although the hype may not be quite as bright for 2018, the big worry is creating personal bubbles and getting caught up in a wave of optimism. 50 of americans have less than 1,000 in their savings account. Its wise to save in case that rainy day turns into a monsoon. If we go to war with north korea it could create the uncertainty that wise away speculative and theoretical wealth. So maybe cool it on the yacht full of hookers until you have a 6month cushion. There is nothing sexier than financial security. So hopefully 2018 grows your nuts and your net worth and the on bubbles in the new year are the ones in your champagne. Lets get this party started. Im kennedy. There is no question the u. S. Economy has momentum. And what can we do to keep the economy chug. Joining me former reagan Economic Advisor and founder, art laffer. Welcome back