Transportation

The Latest: Transit boss cautiously optimistic about repairs

The Latest on the first week of major track repairs at New York's Penn Station (all times local): 5 p.m. New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it's cautiously optimistic after the first week of major repairs at Penn Station, the busiest train station in the country.

Jet was within 100 feet of hitting 2 planes in San Francisco

A preliminary report by Canadian air safety regulators says an Air Canada jet with 140 people on board came within 100 feet of crashing onto two planes that were awaiting takeoff from San Francisco's airport last week in what could have been among the worst disasters in aviation history.

Business Highlights

___ Federal regulator moves to mostly ban arbitration clauses NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers could band together to sue their banks or credit card companies under a federal rule issued Monday that's likely to face resistance from Congressional Republicans and the White House.

Chicago police to lead response to airport disturbances

Chicago's aviation department says police officers will now take the lead role in responding to disturbances at the city's two airports, a change made in light of an April incident in which airport security officers dragged a passenger from a packed flight.

Chicago police to lead response to airport disturbances

Chicago's aviation department says police officers will now take the lead role in responding to disturbances at the city's two airports, a change made in light of an April incident in which airport security officers dragged a passenger from a packed flight.

Feds release high-speed rail plan, rethinking 2 states

The federal government is rethinking a plan to build new high-speed railroad tracks through parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island after complaints that the project would devastate neighborhoods, marshlands and tourist attractions.

Feds release high-speed rail plan, rethinking 2 states

The federal government is rethinking a plan to build new high-speed railroad tracks through parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island after complaints that the project would devastate neighborhoods, marshlands and tourist attractions.