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Commuter train derails into California creek, injuring 14 “Video”

Commuter train derails into California creek, injuring 14 (Video)

A California commuter train derailed near the San Francisco Bay Area Monday night, and one of its cars fell into a creek leaving 14 people injured, authorities said. Officials say the Altamont Corridor Express train derailed in Niles Canyon after striking a downed tree on the tracks. The first two cars of the ACE 10 train, which was carrying 214 …

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LG G5 Coming to Canada on April 8th, could be global

LG G5 Coming to Canada on April 8th, could be global

South Korean tech giant LG has revealed the release date for its latest flagship smartphone in the Canadian market. The G5 will launch in Canada on April 8 and will be available through all major carriers. There’s no word about the pricing of the handset and its accessories, but the company announced that it will available at Rogers, Bell, Telus, …

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Bloor Street bike lanes pilot project one step closer to reality (Photo)

Bloor Street bike lanes pilot project one step closer to reality (Photo)

The arrival of bike lanes on Bloor St. has never been closer to reality. This spring, Toronto city council will vote on a pilot project that would witness the installation of dedicated bikeways on Bloor between Shaw St. and Avenue Rd. If approved, installation would likely take place in late summer 2016. The design includes a separated bike lane and …

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Lilly Wachowski: Second “Matrix” Director Comes Out as Transgender

Lilly Wachowski: Second "Matrix" Director Comes Out as Transgender

The second half of the Wachowski sibling filmmaking duo has come out as transgender. Lilly Wachowski, who was previously known as Andy Wachowski, is part of the directing duo with her sister Lana, who came out as transgender several years ago. In a moving statement to the Windy City Media Group, Lilly explained that she was pushed to come out …

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel Economy Announced “Photo”

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel Economy Announced (Photo)

The new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan will get a combined 22 miles per gallon, a 10 percent improvement over the Town & Country it replaces. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Tuesday said the minivan has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to get 28 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg in the city. An improved engine, transmission, aerodynamics …

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