Spanish authorities say a double-decker commuter train crashed into a buffer in a town near Madrid and nearly 40 passengers were injured, including two who were hospitalized with serious injuries. (Dec. 22)
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U.N. passes tough new sanctions on North Korea
The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to impose tough new sanctions on North Korea in response to its latest ballistic missile test which the North Korean government says can hit anywhere on the U.S. mainland. (Dec. 22)
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Cruise passenger details Mexico crash scene
A passenger disembarking a cruise in Fort Lauderdale, describes a bus crash scene from one of their excursions in Mexico. Authorities said driver negligence and excessive speed caused the crash that killed 12. (Dec. 22)
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Sen. McConnell mocks Bannon’s ‘political genius’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is mocking Steve Bannon for backing losing Republican candidate Roy Moore in this month’s Alabama Senate race. (Dec. 22)
Clashes in West Bank over U.S. Jerusalem decision
Palestinian political groups called for demonstrations in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem after Friday prayers, the highlight of the Muslim religious week. (Dec. 22)
Sessions: Help on the way to fight violent crime
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced the deployment of 40 additional prosecutors around the U.S. to help combat the recent rise in violent crime. Two new violent crime task forces are also being set up. (Dec. 15)
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Iceland struggles with violence against women
Iceland has a female prime minister and some of the world’s strongest laws on workplace equality and equal pay. It also has one of Europe’s highest per-capita levels of reported rapes, according to statistics agency Eurostat. (Dec. 12)
AP Top Stories December 10 P
Here are the top stories for Sunday, December 10th: Clashes in the Middle East over Jerusalem announcement; The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded; Winds fan wildfires in California; Santas run for charity in Spain.
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Angola scores 18, Florida State defeats Tulane 72-53
Braian Angola had 18 points and eight rebounds to lead Florida State to a 72-53 win over Tulane
Thousands Dressed as Santa Claus Run for Charity
Spain’s annual Santa Claus charity run took place in Madrid Sunday with almost 7-thousand participants. (Dec. 10)