Matthew Daly

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In this image from video by WFAA, train cars are piled up off the track after a derailment near Gordon, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025.
Union Pacific Train Cars Derail Near Texas Town
August 13, 2025
A General Electric washer sits inside a retailer, Sept. 15, 2023, in Marietta, Ga.
GE Appliances Shifts More Production to U.S. as Part of $3 Billion Investment
August 13, 2025
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Sana Biotech Bails on Factory in Old AT&T Call Center
August 12, 2025
This image provided by Amy Sowers shows smoke from the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Clairton, Pa.
Explosion at U.S. Steel Plant Leaves 2 Dead, 10 Injured
August 11, 2025
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EPA Hails 'Revitalized' Enforcement Efforts as Biden Administration Heads to Exit
The agency said it issued $1.7 billion in fines and penalties.
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