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Romney to announce running mate Saturday in Va.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will announce his running mate Saturday morning in Norfolk, Va., his campaign said Friday night. The short list of candidates - if there is one ...

 

Freight train derails, catches fire in Columbus, Ohio

A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed and burst into flames in Columbus, Ohio, early on Wednesday, forcing nearby residents to evacuate, authorities said. The 98-car southbound train, with two locomotives, was carrying ethanol, and fire officials were letting the biofuel burn itself out, said Columbus Assistant Fire Chief Dave Whiting. He said 10 cars derailed and about three ruptured.

Senh: Fortunately, there are only a few injuries.

 

Regulators Close Banks in Virginia, California

Regulators closed Bank of the Commonwealth, of Norfolk, Va., and Citizens Bank of Northern California, based in Nevada City, bringing the nationwide tally of bank failures to 73 for the year.

 

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