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World Edition Headlines [ Auto updated [4] minutes ago ] History of Lead International TV News Headlines CPR trains collide in Minnesota triggering 40-car derailmentCBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 22:20 ESTTwo Canadian Pacific Railway freight trains collided early Wednesday, derailing 40 cars and sending an engine and some railcars plunging into the Mississippi River, authorities said. No serious injuries were reported. more 2008: The year in reviewCNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 22:00 ESTWhat will you remember most from 2008? Barack Obama's historic presidential victory? The searing images from the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India? Or maybe it's Michael Phelps' stirring triumph during the Olympics. Take a look back through a timeline of the year's top stories. Bush: Legacy SoundFOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 21:20 ESTEXCLUSIVE: President tells FOX News he's not worried current financial crisis, Iraq war will mar legacy; also says he's considering 'all options' on auto bailout The Man Who Would Be GovernorFOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 21:10 ESTLt. Gov. Pat Quinn, poised to succeed Blagojevich, is seen as a populist who could help improve Illinois' image, Attorney: Blago Won't Appoint Obama's Successor, Jackson Jr. Revelation Renews Blago Probe Scrutiny, FOX FORUM: A 'Black' Senate Seat? Help for crime victims is Adam Walsh's legacyCNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 21:10 ESTFor nearly three decades, John Walsh's black leather jackets and swagger have made him a crime-fighting cultural icon. But when he returned this week to a Florida police station, he was once again the father of a murdered child. Helping crime victims and missing kids is how Walsh honors his lost boy, Adam. Pilot of missing plane had student licence: Dominican authoritiesCBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 21:10 ESTThe pilot of a plane that disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle with 11 passengers aboard had only a U.S. student pilot licence and should never have been allowed to fly, Dominican authorities said Wednesday. more Blagojevich won't pick Obama's Senate replacement: lawyerCBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 20:40 ESTThe Illinois governor accused of offering to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder will not appoint the U.S. president-elect's replacement, his lawyer said Wednesday. more Obama adds another Republican to CabinetCNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 20:00 ESTPresident-elect Barack Obama is expected to name Republican Rep. Ray LaHood of Illinois as his nominee for secretary of transportation, two sources told CNN Wednesday. Two Democratic sources also said Obama will tap Mary Schapiro to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. developing story Aretha Franklin, Yo-Yo Ma to perform at presidential inaugurationCBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 20:00 ESTAretha Franklin will sing, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman will play and two San Francisco children's choirs will perform as part of the 56th presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. more Blago Won't Pick Obama SuccessorFOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 19:30 ESTDisgraced Illinois governor's attorney says Blagojevich will not appoint anyone to fill Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat, Illinois Court Rejects Challenge to Remove Blagojevich, Blago Attorney Challenges Illinois Legislative Committee, Jackson Jr. Revelation Renews Blago Probe Scrutiny Alleged Murder-For-Hire Rattles Small TownCBS News | Wed Dec 17, 2008 19:30 ESTCBS Evening News Exclusive: Placid Midwest Town Turned Upside Down By Alleged Hit List And Secretive Group Iraqi lawmakers argue over shoe-throwerCNN (World) Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 19:30 ESTIn a chaotic session, Iraqi lawmakers argued Wednesday over the fate of the man who threw his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush. The dispute came as lawmakers also argued over draft legislation regarding the withdrawal of the remaining non-U.S. coalition forces. Bush to Act 'Soon' on Auto AidFOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 19:10 ESTPresident Bush tells FOX News he's looking at 'all options' when it comes to requests for an automaker bailout Madoff under curfew on $10m bailBBC Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 19:00 ESTAlleged hedge fund fraudster Bernard Madoff puts up $10m ( Big 3 Idling to Save MoneyFOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 18:50 ESTChrystler set to close all 30 of its manufacturing plants for one month starting Friday; GM, Ford unveil similar plans, GM Puts Brakes on Volt Plant to Save Cash, Bush Tells FOX He'll Act 'Soon' on Auto Bailout Chrysler shuts down production for a monthCNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 18:30 ESTChrysler said late today that it is stopping all vehicle production in the United States for at least a month, CNNMoney.com reports. All 30 of the carmaker's plants will close after the last shift on Friday, and employees won't be asked back before January 19 -- about two weeks longer than the company's typical holiday break. developing story Chrysler closing all 30 manufacturing plants for 1 monthCBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 18:30 ESTChrysler will close all 30 of its manufacturing plants for a month, starting Friday, to conserve cash and match production to slowing demand, the Detroit automaker announced on Wednesday. more Chrysler shuts down all productionCNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 18:20 ESTChrysler said late today that it is stopping all vehicle production in the United States for at least a month, CNNMoney.com reports. All 30 of the carmaker's plants will close after the last shift on Friday, and employees will not be asked to return to work before January 19 -- two weeks longer than the company's typical holiday break. Chrysler blamed a continued lack of consumer credit for the American car buyer. Chrysler to Idle for MonthFOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 17:50 ESTAutomaker says it will close all 30 of its manufacturing plants for one month starting Friday to save money for new year, GM Puts Brakes on Volt Plant to Save Cash, Bush Tells FOX He'll Act 'Soon' - Interview Airs 6 p.m. ET Chrysler closing all 30 manufacturing plants for one monthCBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 17:50 ESTChrysler will close all 30 of its manufacturing plants for a month starting Friday to conserve cash and match production to slowing demand, the Detroit automaker announced on Wednesday. more |
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