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Railroads Push Against Oil Industry Demands for Storage in Rail Cars

NEW YORK — Railroads are clamping down on rising demand from oil companies to store crude in rail cars due to safety concerns, sources said, even as the number of places available to stockpile oil is rapidly dwindling. Oil demand …

U.S. Airlines and a Lost Luggage Liability Puzzle

With so many people flying over the holidays, there’s a good chance some of these travelers will end up at their final destination without their luggage. Nearly four of every 1,000 passengers filed a complaint about mishandled bags in 2010 …