Newly uncovered documents show authorities had graver projections for the toxic cloud released by a controlled burn of chemicals following the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, but the information was never shared with residents. NewsNation’s Rich McHugh has the details. #EastPalestineOhio #Health Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Attorneys involved in the East Palestine, Ohio, settlement are facing criticism for not sharing a report with affected residents that showed the presence of carcinogens in the area. NewsNation's Rich McHugh spoke with the expert who prepared the report, who said his testing found elevated levels of dioxins and PAHs, which are among the most carcinogenic compounds. More: https://tinyurl.com/mrypcc8t #EastPalestine #health #trainderailment
It started with just 41 cancer cases, but now, residents in Keyport, New Jersey, say the cases are approaching 400, and they blame a nearby toxic landfill. The state's environmental agency found the presence of harmful toxins in 2010, but didn't find a clear pathway exposing residents. Now, an independent tester found PCBs and dioxins in from samples taken in June 2026. #toxins #cancer #NewJersey
Keyport, New Jersey, is approaching 400 cancer cases because of a toxic landfill and residents are pointing the finger at the state's Department of Environmental Protection. An independent testing expert found that soil contained high amounts of PCBs and dioxins. #cancer #toxins #NewJersey
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, tell NewsNation’s Rich McHugh that barely anything has been done to help the community rebuild three years after a train derailment that released toxic chemicals into the air. Many of the residents now suffer from illnesses they never had before, including cancer. They share their stories with McHugh and demand to know why their community has been abandoned in a time of need. Find out more: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/midwest/ohio-train-derailment/epa-failed-dioxins-east-palestine-whistleblower/ #eastpalestine #trainderailment #toxicchemicals
On Tuesday’s episode of “Elizabeth Vargas Reports”: The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of "Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie. NewsNation’s Brian Entin reports from outside the Arizona home of the 84-year-old, showing a blood trail right at her doorstep. Plus, Tyler Robinson, the accused assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is in court as his defense team pushes for key pre-trial motions that could affect his murder trial. And three years after the East Palestine train derailment, a whistleblower says the EPA failed to monitor for dioxins. NewsNation’s Rich McHugh reports on the frustration coming from the community. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion.…
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are still suffering three years after the hazardous train derailment that upended the community. Independent testing now suggests contamination in the area may be getting worse. NewsNation’s Rich McHugh has the latest reporting.
NewsNation returned to East Palestine, Ohio, where residents say they are still suffering three years after the hazardous train derailment that upended the community. Independent testing now suggests contamination in the area may be getting worse, even as members of Congress renewed bipartisan calls for legislation to strengthen safety standards for trains carrying hazardous materials. NewsNation’s Rich McHugh, who has covered the story since the beginning, reports live from East Palestine. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
