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- Kentucky freight train carrying molten sulfur derails, leaks hazardous chemical in Todd County - Thirty-one freight train cars derailed in rural Todd County, Kentucky on Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place after molten sulfur leaked from one car.
- AOC to deliver opening remarks at Mamdani's inauguration, Bernie Sanders to administer oath of office - Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's historic inauguration will feature Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
- CNN's Abby Phillip calls notion that 'no one is being held accountable' for Minnesota fraud 'completely false' - CNN's Abby Phillip said on Monday that the idea that "no one is being held accountable" for the Minnesota fraud scandal is "completely false" as Gov. Tim Walz faces resignation calls.
- Sen Jim Justice says Republicans are 'lousy' at knowing what everyday Americans think about healthcare - The Senate was unable to extend, or replace, expiring Obamacare subsidies, setting up a premium price spike that will hit tens of millions of Americans once they lapse on Wednesday.