2 hrs ago | WHDH
Commuter train from NYC shakes, derails in tunnel
A commuter train shook on the tracks and then derailed in a tunnel under the East River shortly after leaving Penn Station on Monday night, forcing the hundreds of passengers on it to be removed and delaying the trip home for many others.
3 hrs ago | NBC San Diego
Alleged Child Abductor Faces Federal Charges
The San Diego District Attorney's Office already filed charged against McLeod last week.
7 hrs ago | WTAQ-AM Green Bay
With president at G8, Michelle Obama enjoys Irish ...
With the president locked in high-level meetings at a secluded hotel in Northern Ireland, first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters took the chance to investigate their Irish roots.
11 hrs ago | The Winnipeg Free Press
St. Vital Centre's energy savings help managers snag BOMA awards
Carleen McDowell, an administrative assistant with 20 Vic Management Inc., stands under the new skylights and LED lighting in St. Vital Centre that helped the mall win a BOMA BEST Award of Excellence for energy-efficiency improvement.
15 hrs ago | KRVN-AM Lexington
Move Over, Groupon: New Sites for Deals Target Kids, Couples
Many email boxes are flooded with deals for food, shopping and travel, but two new sites want to remove the clutter and boredom to provide kids and couples with ideas for fun activities.
19 hrs ago | WTOP-FM Washington
Miss USA crown goes to Connecticut contestant
The country's newest Miss USA is leaving a white collar job behind for the glamour and excitement that goes with her new role -- and she can't wait.
20 hrs ago | Vancouver Sun
Scientists: We believe we have discovered why cancer spreads
Enjoy cycling? Thinking about training for the GranFondo? Take a look at The Vancouver Sun's new Cycling and GranFondo training page.
Chances are, when you visualise New York City, what you're really seeing is a freeze-frame from one of the many movies that have made it a cinematic icon.
Things to do in Balboa Park, San Diego: June 16 - 23, 3013
Fun is sizzling this summer in Balboa Park , San Diego. With outdoors activities, indoor theater shows, a multitude of cultural exhibits and acres of parkland, Balboa Park is a top choice for locals and visitors.
Expert: Cullerton, Madigan Can't Afford To Back Down In Pension Crisis
It's a big week in Springfield, with lawmakers preparing for a special session on pension reform this Wednesday.
Nicaragua earthquake triggers tsunami alert, rattles nerves
A Nicaragua earthquake rattled nerves and a tsunami alert was issued, but so far the 6.5-magnitude temblor doesn't seem to have caused any injuries or significant damage, The Associated Press reported June 15. The strong Nicaragua earthquake was registered off the Pacific coast of Nicaragua about mid-day on Saturday, according to the U.S.
Travel: Mexico's Mazatlan is getting its mojo back
MAZATLAN, Mexico-The atmosphere in the Plaza de Toros, hot in the afternoon sun, crackled like popcorn, leaving visitors wondering just how long the crowd, growing larger by the minute, would sit patiently and wait.
Boston's 'Masterpieces of Landscape' opens at Greenville museum
The famed American artists of the Hudson River School created far more than mere pretty paintings of landscapes.
Dubai Exports promotes Dubai's expertise in Islamic economy to...
Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development , recently showcased the emirate's expertise and resources in Islamic economic services to the business community in Toronto and Vancouver across a series of seminars conducted with the support of the Canadian Embassy in the UAE and the provincial governments of ... (more)
Local student places in trooper art, essay contest
The Wisconsin Troopers' Association is pleased to announce that a local student has placed in its annual statewide Art and Essay Contest.
Ravinia Benny Goodman Tribute swings
Three exceptional clarinetists and the Midwest's talented Chicago Jazz Orchestra reminded Ravinia Festival audiences why the music of Benny Goodman still excites jazz and big band lovers decades after the "king of swing's" quartet drew a record attendance in 1973.
Why Justice Stevens Is Dead Wrong About DNA Searches
Is it really less intrusive to collect someone's vital data for eternity than it is to rummage through his papers briefly? John Paul Stevens, the avuncular former justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, gave an interesting speech yesterday at the American Constitution Society Convention in Washington, D.C. Not only did he offer some provocative analysis ... (more)
Music composed for NH's grand hotels revived
More than a century after guests at the Crawford House awoke to the "Breakfast Bell Polka," Plymouth State University is reviving some of long-lost music composed specifically to entertain guests at New Hampshire's grand hotels and keep them coming back for more.
One person dead, several injured after crash involving transit bus in Burnaby
A group of seven transient killer whales dropped by Vancouver's harbour on June 14, 2013, giving tourists and locals alike a rare treat.
Study: Pacific Northwest vulnerable to massive earthquake
Is the big one right around the corner? A new study suggests the entire Pacific Northwest coast is vulnerable to a 9.0 earthquake that could level parts of Seattle.