Still no word on whether human error or equipment failure was to blame
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Metro North Train Derailment: See Photos From the Scene
At least four people dead and more than 60 injured.
Obama Visits Activists Fasting for Immigration Reform
Some fasters have not eaten since Nov. 12
Shoppers Share Black Friday Madness on Instagram
After dealing with long lines and battling for the best sales, shoppers document Black Friday successes
Facebook Strangers Help 4-Year-Old Boy Overcome Fear Of Glasses
When a South Carolina woman heard her young son didn’t want to wear his new glasses because he thought people would make fun of him, she decided to do something big to make him feel better.
Black Friday: Arrests and Violence as Shoppers Rush to Discounts
Millions of shoppers got more than they bargained for as an eventful Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season. Multiple shootings, stabbings and fights were reported despite even earlier start times designed to negate the chaos.
Elephant Dies of Constipation at Miami Zoo
Eating mud proved to be fatal
These Pictures Show Why We Love — And Completely Hate — The Snow
Flying, driving or even just walking through the snow can be enough to swear off cold climates forever. But once settled snugly at your destination, the winter wonderland can actually be a beautiful thing
Wife Of Longest Held Hostage in U.S. History Speaks Out
On Tuesday, the White House made a holiday appeal to Iran to return a retired FBI agent and two other Americans being held in the country. The wife of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson discusses how the family coped with his disappearance.
Why You Should Care About the Senate’s Latest F-word Controversy
Everything you need to know about filibusters in the U.S. Senate: the talk-’til-you-drop versions, the so-called “nuclear option” and how even the threat of one can halt the chamber.
#TIMECritters: Wildlife in Your Backyard
TIME readers share the best images of the creatures they see outside their windows
California Sriracha Hot Sauce Plant Ordered Partly Shut For Spicy Smell
Stock up on sriracha, there may be a shortage soon
Send Us Photos of the Wildlife in Your Backyard
TIME is collecting the best images of the creatures you see out your window