Officials: 25 Dead In Russia Train Derailment – CBS News
(AP) MOSCOW (AP) – An express train carrying hundreds of passengers from Moscow to St. Petersburg derailed late Friday, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens of others, emergency officials said. The state-run railway company said the derailment could have been the result of sabotage … Read Full Story
Julius Jones to be game-time decision for Seahawks – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Jones missed last week with a lung contusion suffered against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 15. He did not practice at all last week and was held out of practice on Wednesday before returning to limited duty the past two practices. Seahawks coach Jim Mora said on Wednesday that they expected him to … Read Full Story
W. House praises IAEA’s censures of Iran – Washington Times
The majority of the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency voted Friday to censure Iran for defying orders to curb its nuclear program, drawing praise from the White House. “Today’s overwhelming vote … demonstrates the resolve and unity of the international community with regard to Iran’s … Read Full Story
Clemson tops Long Beach State 87-79 – Atlanta Journal Constitution
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Tanner Smith scored 17 points and Demontez Stitt had 16 points and five assists to lead No. 19 Clemson to an 87-79 victory over Long Beach State in the 76 Classic on Friday at the Anaheim Convention Center. Andre Young added 13 points and Trevor Booker had 12 points and seven … Read Full Story
Police chief: Woods’ wife helped after accident – ESPN.com
Tiger Woods was injured early Friday when he lost control of his SUV outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said Woods’ wife used a golf club to smash out the back window to help get him out. The world’s No. 1 golfer was treated and released from a hospital in good condition, his … Read Full Story
Coach K bests Calhoun, UConn as Duke wins another NIT Tip-Off title – CBS Sports
NEW YORK — The winningest matchup of Division I coaches was definitely one-sided. Seventh-ranked Duke and Mike Krzyzewski won another NIT Season Tip-Off on Friday with a 68-59 victory over No. 13 Connecticut and Jim Calhoun. The Hall of Fame coaches set the record for total career wins in a game … Read Full Story
Nader noncommittal to Conn. Senate run – KHOU
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Consumer activist and Connecticut native Ralph Nader said Friday he is “absorbing” the reaction he’s receiving about a possible bid for the U.S. Senate, saying he wants to first gauge the level of grassroots support before making a decision. Many people have called on … Read Full Story
Dubai woes hit world stocks again; Asia down most – Tulsa World
LONDON — World stocks tumbled Friday amid fears that the fallout from Dubai’s problems repaying $60 billion in debt would derail the global financial and economic recovery. Sentiment among investors has been hit hard by Wednesday’s news that Dubai World, a government investment company, has asked … Read Full Story
Tiger Woods was unconscious after his car hit a fire hydrant and tree – Deseret News
It’s easy. Send a link to the story you were just reading to a friend. Just fill out the form on this page and we’ll send it along. ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods’ wife used a golf club to smash a window of his Cadillac Escalade and get her injured husband out of the SUV after he crashed into a fire … Read Full Story
Polanski to be released, placed on house arrest – WABC
GENEVA — The Swiss government says it will release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps. The Justice Ministry says in a statement released Thursday that Polanski will be transferred as soon as possible. A Swiss court has granted Polanski release on a … Read Full Story