GOP: US competitiveness at risk from climate pact – San Francisco Chronicle

GOP: US competitiveness at risk from climate pact – San Francisco Chronicle
A Republican lawmaker says U.S. participation in an international agreement on climate change would result in soaring energy prices and damage America’s economic competitiveness. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is among a group of GOP congressional critics of Democratic climate legislation who

Two weeks that shattered the legend of Tiger Woods – News-Democrat
Tiger Woods had to be a happy man as he settled into a seat on his private jet for the long flight home from Australia. His successful comeback year was all but complete, and the rapturous reception he received Down Under was a pleasant reminder of his status as the most sought-after athlete in the

AP NEWSNOW: Chicago elevated train derails; no major injuries – Jackson Sun
CHICAGO A six-car elevated train has derailed on the southeast side of Chicago, causing minor injuries. Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford says a Green Line train run by the Chicago Transit Authority went off the tracks about noon Saturday. He says 14 people were hospitalized with

600 detained at climate rally urging bold pact – San Francisco Chronicle
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the chilly Danish capital and 600 were detained Saturday in a mass rally to demand an ambitious global climate pact, just as talks hit a snag over rich nations’ demands on China and other emerging economies. The mostly peaceful demonstrations in

Wis-Whitewater tops Linfield 27-17 in Div III semi – OregonLive.com
(AP) WHITEWATER, Wis. – Jeff Donovan completed 17 of 26 passes for 276 yards and a touchdown to lead Wisconsin-Whitewater to a 27-17 victory over Linfield in the Division III semifinals. The Warhawks advanced to their fifth consecutive Stagg Bowl appearance, where they’ll face undefeated Mount

Willow, Jaden Smith’s hairstyles rock Nobel Peace Prize concert for Obama in Oslo, Norway – New York Daily News
Actor Will Smith, wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children (l to r) Willow and Jaden perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Articles ‘Glee’s’ Puck, Mark Salling, hates the mohawk ‘Manscaping’ trend takes off Hair extensions in L’Oreal ad draw ire Hair-pulling

Buyout firm sues Citigroup over EMI auction – KING-5
NEW YORK (AP) A private equity company that paid billions of dollars for the struggling music company EMI has filed a lawsuit against Citigroup in an attempt to reclaim some of its investment. Terra Firma Capital Partners says that the New York-based bank “misrepresented fundamental facts” when

Stricker, Kelly lead three groups by one at Shark Shootout – CBS Sports
NAPLES, Fla. — Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly fell out of the lead for most of the day before rebounding nicely at the end of the Shark Shootout’s second round. Stricker birdied No. 18 to finish a run of five birdies in six holes that got the team to 13-under 131 at Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz