Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:
1. INVESTIGATORS: AMTRAK TRAIN WAS SPEEDING
The train that crashed in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people, was hurtling at 106 mph — more than twice the speed limit — when it ran off the rails.
2. HOUSE VOTES TO END BULK COLLECTION OF US PHONE RECORDS
If the bill becomes law, it will represent one of the most significant changes stemming from the unauthorized disclosures of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
3. GUNMEN STORM GUESTHOUSE IN AFGHAN CAPITAL
Five people, including an American, are killed during the hourslong siege in Kabul, authorities say. More than 50 hostages are rescued.
4. HOW WAL-MART IS TRYING TO ONE-UP AMAZON