1. SPEEDING TRAIN CRASH RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT SAFETY MEASURES Some experts say the Metro-North derailment could have been avoided if an automated crash-prevention technology had been installed on the system. NYC-TRAIN-DERAILMENT
2. HOW OBAMA IS TRYING TO MOVE PAST HEALTH CARE SITE ISSUES The president is focusing on the benefits of the law while accusing the GOP of trying to take them away without offering alternatives. OBAMA-HEALTH-OVERHAUL
3. PROTESTERS STORM PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE COMPOUND IN BANGKOK In a reversal of tactic, Thai police remove barricades and don't stop demonstrators' moves. THAILAND-POLITICS
4. PORTRAIT EMERGES OF DETAINED AMERICAN IN NORTH KOREA The 85-year-old vet is remembered affectionately by members of his feared South Korean guerrilla group. NKOREA-DETAINED AMERICAN
5. VIN DIESEL VISITS PAUL WALKER CRASH SITE The "Fast and Furious" actor attended a private memorial service before thanking fans for paying their respects to his late co-star. PAUL-WALKER-CRASH
6. ISRAELIS PIT BIBI VS. BOUGIE In a country with a tough militaristic image, people often call politicians and army leaders by their colorful childhood nicknames. ISRAEL-NICKNAME-NATION
7. WHAT A PA. MUSEUM IS LETTING BLIND VISITORS DO Tactile tours of an archaeology center allow vision-impaired guests to touch and feel ancient artifacts. BLIND TOUCH TOURS
8. WHY INTERNET SHOPPING TAXES ARE HERE TO STAY The Supreme Court turns away appeals from Amazon.com and Overstock.com in their fight against a N.Y. court decision forcing them to remit sales tax on online purchases. SUPREME COURT-INTERNET TAXATION
9. JAPAN'S TRADITIONAL CUISINE SEEKS GLOBAL HERITAGE NOD Chefs say Japanese "washoku" cooking, which symbolizes harmony and uses seasonal flavors, is threatened by the rise of fast food staples such as McDonald's and Krispy Kreme. JAPAN-ENDANGERED FOOD
10. SEAHAWKS CLINCH BERTH, EYE HOMEFIELD Russell Wilson throws three touchdown passes and Seattle becomes the first team to clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs with a 34-7 win over New Orleans. SAINTS-SEAHAWKS-FOLO
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