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Bomb Causes Derailment of Russian Train, Killing 25New York Times - - 1 hour ago MOSCOW - A luxury express train carrying hundreds of passengers from Moscow to St. Petersburg derailed on Friday night after a bomb detonated on the tracks in a rural area, killing more than 25 people and injuring ... Russia train crash 'caused by bomb' BBC News Questions linger over checkpoint breakdowns at White House dinnerWashington Post - - 8 hours ago President Barack Obama shakes hands with Michaele Salahi, as her husband and Tareq looks on at right, at the State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Party Crashers Cause a Hangover Wall Street Journal World leaders spruik climate deal chancesABC Online - - 3 hours ago Hopes for a new global climate pact have risen after rich nations at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Trinidad and Tobago offered to help poorer countries bear the costs of implementing any deal. Commonwealth can lead again, says Queen while opening summit Hindustan Times |
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Iranian lawmaker: Iran could leave nuclear treaty
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
TEHRAN, Iran - A hardline Iranian lawmaker warned Saturday his country could withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty in response to a UN nuclear watchdog resolution censuring Tehran over its nuclear program.
Plane crash in China kills US crew
Aljazeera.net - 45 minutes ago
At least three Americans have been killed after a Zimbabwean-registered cargo aeroplane crashed in China. The aircraft was taking off from Shanhai's main international airport of Pudong on Saturday when it left the runway and ploughed into a storage ...
3 Americans die in cargo plane crash in China The Associated Press
3 Americans killed in Shanghai plane crash CNN International
Region Finds US Lacking on Honduras
New York Times - - 12 hours ago
Scrawl outside a military base where ballots for Sunday's presidential election are stored tells Hondurans not to vote. By GINGER THOMPSON WASHINGTON - Drug cartels are running amok in Mexico, Raúl Castro is tightening his grip on Cuba and Hugo Chávez ...
Honduras' upcoming vote a boon to de facto rulers Los Angeles Times
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Mayor Bloomberg spent $102M on campaign to win third term - or $175 per vote
New York Daily News - - 6 hours ago
Mayor Bloomberg's third campaign for mayor has become the most expensive political campaign in American history. Did Mayor Bloomberg win his third term because was the better candidate, or simply the richer?
NY ties tenure to student progress Chicago Sun-Times
Bloomberg Spent $102 Million to Win 3rd Term New York Times
Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha Festival on 4th Day of Hajj
Voice of America - 2 hours ago
Muslims around the world are celebrating the festival, including more than two million pilgrims taking part in annual Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia.
A celebration of faith, sacrifice CharlotteObserver.com
Today at the White House: Leftovers and a Christmas tree
USA Today - 18 hours ago
Call it the calm before the storm: Next week, President Obama must unveil his Afghanistan policy in a speech that, our friends at Politico note this morning, risks alienating his party's liberal wing.
Tis the season: White House Christmas tree arrives The Associated Press
Markets Hang In After Dubai
Wall Street Journal - - 1 hour ago
On their own, Dubai World's credit problems amount to a relatively minor event. But they are a reminder of the credit risks that still lurk in the global financial system, posing threats to assets that have soared in price this year.
Video: Nov. 27: Stocks Slide on Dubai Debt Concerns
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Black Friday Crowds Snap Up Discounted Flat-Panel tvs, Laptops
Bloomberg - - 10 hours ago
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Retailers reported “strong” shopper traffic on Black Friday as discounts on televisions, toys and computers drew budget-conscious crowds across the US, the National Retail Federation said.
US Black Friday Shoppers Snap Up 'Door Busters' Wall Street Journal
Early Black Friday Numbers Report Good News
Central Florida News 13 - 14 minutes ago
ORLANDO -- Early reports from shopping centers indicated the crowds for this year's Black Friday sales were bigger than on the day after Thanksgiving last year.
Nobody Died At Wal-Mart During This Year's Black Friday The Business Insider
DA: Walmart peaceful year after deadly NY stampede The Associated Press
Shuttle Atlantis glides home after station visit
CNET News - - 21 hours ago
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.--The shuttle Atlantis dropped out of a crystal clear Florida sky and glided to a "picture-perfect" landing at the Kennedy Space Center Friday to close out a successful 11-day space station mission, ...
Rigging a Climate 'Consensus'
Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago
The climatologists at the center of the leaked email and document scandal have taken the line that it is all much ado about nothing.
iPhone launches in South Korea amid great fanfare
NECN - 23 minutes ago
(NECN/APTV) - Gadget-hungry South Koreans got their first and much sought after iPhones on Saturday, amid great fanfare and expectations that the communication and entertainment device will shake up a local mobile phone market dominated by domestic ...
53000 Pre-orders — South Koreans Can't Wait to Get Their iPhones! the iPhone Blog (blog)
Swiss ready Polanski's chalet for house arrest
The Associated Press - - 3 hours ago
GSTAAD, Switzerland - Security experts on Saturday started preparing Roman Polanski's Alpine chalet for the movie director's house arrest while Swiss authorities consider whether to extradite him to the United States.
Inmate: Roman Polanski gets special treatment in Swiss jail New York Daily News
Lambert? Elvis did that too
Los Angeles Times - - 7 hours ago
Re "Adam Lambert Causes a Fuss," Quick Takes, Nov. 24: When Elvis Presley first performed a bump and grind on national television, millions of older Americans were apoplectic in their response.
Chris Brown slotted for 'GMA,' show that canceled Lambert Detroit Free Press
Grapevine: Chris Brown to perform on 'GMA' The Detroit News
IRS says Schwarzenegger owes $79000
San Francisco Chronicle - 7 hours ago
(11-27) 17:32 PST SACRAMENTO -- As if a projected $20.7 billion state budget deficit wasn't bad enough, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has another financial headache to deal with: clearing up paperwork related to his 2004 and 2005 federal taxes.
Schwarzenegger's office blames $79000 tax lien on 'paperwork' snafu San Jose Mercury News
IRS files $79000 tax lien against Schwarzenegger [Updated] Los Angeles Times
Woods accident draws attention from the world
Orlando Sentinel - - 1 hour ago
CBS and Fox News called for details. NPR and the BBC asked the Orlando Sentinel for interviews. NHK Japan Broadcasting Corp. wanted the accident report.
Video: Police Chief: Woods Accident
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Alabama survives Auburn's upset bid
Boston Globe - 7 hours ago
AP / November 28, 2009 Pushed to the limit and outplayed most of the game, second-ranked Alabama found its championship form in the nick of time.
Top-25 College Football Game Capsules Sports Network
Tide shows Iron resolve on winning TD drive Chicago Tribune
Game Day: Senators vs. Bruins
NHL.com - - 44 minutes ago
Case in point: Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien after yesterday's shootout setback to New Jersey. "I think they know that [the team played well] for the most part.
Brodeur Sets Another Record in the Devils' Victory New York Times
Brodeur becomes 60280-minute man Philadelphia Daily News
Experts Say Swine Flu Mutations Do Not Warrant New Alarm
New York Times - - 13 hours ago
The World Health Organization tried this week to dampen fears about mutations seen in the swine flu virus in several countries, noting that both mutations had been found in very few people.
Scottsdale Healthcare offers H1N1 vaccine AZ Central.com
Get ready; H1N1 vaccines are here Daily Commercial
AIDS continues to take its toll on the South
Access North Georgia - - 1 hour ago
GAINESVILLE - World AIDS Day will be observed Tuesday to help raise awareness about the worldwide impact of HIV and AIDS. The local numbers for the disease remain high.
State health department to observe World AIDS Day Hattiesburg American
Health overhaul: Understanding the pros and cons
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON - Maybe you've been reading the health care bill in your spare time. Then perhaps you can answer this question: If Congress makes history and puts a bill on President Barack Obama's desk by Christmas, how long before the uninsured get ...
Bill Complicates Drive to Add Primary-Care Doctors Wall Street Journal
My Encounters With Two Accused Nazi War Criminals
Newsweek - - Nov 27, 2009
On the eve of what may be the last Nazi trial, the son of Holocaust survivors recalls encounters with two accused war criminals. By Tom Teicholz | Newsweek Web Exclusive Please fill in the following information and we'll email this link.
Learning His Body, Learning to Dance
New York Times - - Nov 24, 2009
Gregg Mozgala, a 31-year-old actor with cerebral palsy, had 12 years of physical therapy while he was growing up. But in the last eight months, a determined choreographer with an unconventional résumé has done what all those ...
Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist
FOXNews - - Nov 24, 2009
AP March 31, 2004: Iraqis chant anti-American slogans as the charred and mutilated bodies of US contractors hang from a bridge over the Euphrates River in Fallujah, Iraq.
A Palestinian peace plan Israelis can live with
Ha'aretz - - Nov 24, 2009
Ray Hanania is a compassionate and, in fact, delightful person, with rare insight into the aspirations and failings of Palestinians and Israelis.
Arizona struggles with budget crisis
Los Angeles Times - - Nov 27, 2009
The Legislature faces a nearly $2-billion deficit, which rises to $3 billion next year. It's one of 35 states with ongoing budget problems, and experts say its plight is second only to California's.