A commuter train that derailed in New York, killing four passengers, was travelling at 82mph as it entered a 30mph curve, a US government investigator has said.

Eye witnesses claim a train that derailed in New York yesterday, killing four people, was travelling faster than normal.

Neil Armstrong never capitalised on his celebrity and just wanted to be part of a team – yet ended up making history and becoming an American hero, fellow astronauts said today as mourners gathered to celebrate the life of the first man to walk on the moon.

YOU couldn’t blame the poor postman for stopping his van and rubbing his eyes in disbelief.

The first man to walk on the moon told senators that new plans by Barack Obama would cede America's long-time space programme leadership to other nations.