Amtrak’s $2.25 million fund is open for claims from individuals with mobility disabilities who were unable to access its stations. Source
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Fort Bliss officials give update on 11 injured soldiers
Officials at Fort Bliss provided an update Friday on the condition of 11 soldiers who fell ill on Thursday. A spokesperson said a preliminary investigation found the soldiers fell ill after ingesting ethylene glycol, the primary chemical found in antifreeze. Watch the remarks here. Source
Court allows U.S. to resume expelling unaccompanied children
While U.S. border authorities can now expel unaccompanied children under a Trump-era policy, it’s unclear if the Biden administration will do so. Source
NASA and Boeing plan second moon rocket test firing
Re-running the SLS rocket’s “hot fire” test will provide data needed to make certain the booster is ready to fly. Source
2021 Sundance Film Festival: Day 2 highlights
Eye-opening documentaries shine at this year’s virtual film festival. Source
Manhunt intensifies for person or persons who planted pipe bombs in D.C.
New video shows the person believed to have planted the pipe bombs at the DNC and RNC headquarters the night before the attack on the Capitol. The FBI has increased its reward. Jeff Pegues has more. Source
11 soldiers sick after drinking antifreeze chemical, Army says
Two of the soldiers were in critical condition, and all 11 were receiving medical care at an Army hospital, the Army said. Source
Longtime friendship fueled by weekly high five
Two friends in Nashville have kept their friendship going with a snap, clap and high five. Steve Hartman has more on the weekly ritual in this week’s “On the Road.” Source
Biden pushes $1.9 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic’s fallout
President Biden is pushing a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, arguing that it could help return children to the classroom sooner. But Republicans oppose the massive price tag, which includes $130 billion to reopen schools. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Pioneering actress Cicely Tyson dies at 96
Gayle King takes a look back on the life of legendary actress and civil rights icon Cicely Tyson, who died Thursday at the age of 96. Source