Tanker crashes on Maryland highway, killing driver
On March 4, a gas tanker crashed and exploded into flames on Route 15 in Frederick, Md. The driver was killed and several homes nearby were damaged.
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- The Ledger
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The preliminary report said that student pilot Zachary Mace was flying the Piper PA-28 Cherokee that collided with a seaplane in Winter Haven.
- Fresno Bee
California’s beleaguered bullet train faces another hurdle: flooding from melting snow
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- Popular Mechanics
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- INSIDER
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- Homes & Gardens
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- Sacramento Bee
California police officer fired after driving 121 mph before deadly crash
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- Miami Herald
One hurricane forecast to extend to seven days. More time for Florida to watch — and worry
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- BBC
CDC team falls sick probing Ohio train derailment
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- FTW Outdoors
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- Fresno Bee
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- Herald-Tribune
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- Fox Weather
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- LA Times
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- Business Insider
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San Diego residents say they were jolted and jiggled as quake strikes near Temecula
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- Fox Weather
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- AP Finance
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