News of the day from across the nation, Aug. 4
1 Flooding: A Southern California desert community cleaned up Friday after thunderstorms unleashed muddy torrents through streets, threatened a commuter rail line and forced rescues of trapped motorists.
Rushing water damaged tracks used by the regional Metrolink commuter train service.
2 Train derailment: A propane fire caused when at least 32 freight cars derailed in Hyndman, Pa., burned itself out overnight, CSX spokesman Rob Doolittle said Friday.
Federal officials said Friday that they agree with a decision not to prosecute a white Tennessee police officer who fatally shot a black man after a traffic stop and have concluded no further action is warranted.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement it had worked with the FBI and the Department of Justice in reviewing the fatal shooting of Jocques Clemmons in February.
An initial investigation indicated both were attached by a single harness and had been connected to one parachute and also had a reserve chute, said Sheriff’s Capt. Dan Coverley.