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East Coast airfares skyrocket in wake of Amtrak crash

Airfares between New York and Washington, D.C. are jumping since the fatal Amtrak crash in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Amtrak service from Philadelphia to New York has shut down, which means train travelers in the popular Washington-New York sector are stranded. And that has sent demand for airlines soaring, and travelers are having to pay up.

What’s the safest way to travel?

Tuesday’s Amtrak crash raises concerns about transportation safety. But statistically speaking, trains are actually a very safe way to travel — much safer than driving.

9 great American factory tours

Some American manufacturers have pulled back their factory curtains, giving visitors a glimpse at the assembly line magic.

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