Scene of Carnage: Deadly New York Train Crash Kills Six

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Tragedy on the Tracks  A passenger described seeing flames “a foot away from my face” as people screamed and cried during the deadliest crash in the history of a busy New York commuter train line. An SUV was in the path of an oncoming train and exploded on impact leaving twisted wreckage, smoke and forcing passengers to make a harrowing escape. Among those killed were a museum curator and the SUV’s driver -- a mother of three, who may have been stuck in traffic.     Learn More

Air Disaster Caught on Camera  Tonight more is being learned about the dramatic crash that was caught on video and shows an airplane clipping a highway and plunging into a river. It had just left a Taipei airport with 58 passengers and crew on board and miraculously some survived. Hear what the pilot had to say just moments after takeoff as the flight’s trouble began.     Learn More

Jordan Vows Revenge  Jordan is united in outrage and rallying behind its king over the horrifying video of their air pilot being burned alive by ISIS. The act of terror is causing revulsion in most of the Arab world. But as King Abdullah II retaliates by executing two terrorists, NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports some Arab leaders are complaining the White House is not doing enough.     Learn More

Autism Group Joins Vaccine Debate  A leading autism organization — Autism Speaks — joined the vaccination debate today and stressed “vaccines do not cause autism.” Lower inoculation rates have fueled the current measles outbreak, with more cases reported in January than in most over the past 15 years. The head of the CDC tells NBC News he is “concerned that measles could gain a foothold.”     Learn More

Holding Your Computer Ransom  Imagine logging on to your home computer to find a countdown clock and a demand for ransom for all of your files. It’s the new way hackers are getting into computers and more than 1 million people have been hit. NBC’s Joe Fryer has this report, with expert tips for protecting your computer.     Learn More

‘Jackie Robinson of Golf’ Dies  Charlie Sifford died at 92 after breaking barriers and becoming the first black player on the PGA tour, leading to the desegregation of golf.     Learn More

Making a Difference  A committed principal at a tough Brooklyn, New York, school was ready to throw in the towel until she became the center of a viral sensation. Get an update on this story that has now reached $1 million in donations, a talk show appearance and proof positive that this principal is inspiring not just her students, but the entire country.     Learn More