Pete Buttigieg announces new rule to require two-person crews on trains

Washington — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new rule on Tuesday requiring two-person crews on railroads in a move to bolster safety as rail regulation has come into the spotlight after the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment last year.  “This is a good day for the safety of rail workers, rail passengers and every American

Biden speaks with China’s Xi in first call since November meeting

Washington — President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone Tuesday, the White House said, marking the first time the two leaders have talked since they met in-person last November. The president and his Chinese counterpart discussed artificial intelligence, counternarcotics and climate issues, according to the White House’s summary of the call. A