Unions: Passenger rails need better security, no-ride list
By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Two major railroad workers unions have asked the Department of Homeland Security to beef up security on Amtrak and other passenger lines, including by creating a no-ride list akin to the no-fly list that prevents people identified as risks from boarding planes. The unions said Wednesday that tougher security measures are needed in light of last