[U.S.] New Jersey bridge collapse derails freight train, causes chemical leak

New Jersey bridge collapse derails freight train, causes chemical leak
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i5xF-ALAYE5N51iZUkrU2Z0SaN1g?docId=f04d4d56fdec4cd3abf1862cea59317a
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:33am EST. (Reuters) - A rail bridge collapsed on Friday over a creek in southern New Jersey, causing a Conrail freight train to derail and spill hazardous chemicals into the water, authorities said.

Minn. police officer killed during routine check
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/minn-police-officer-killed-routine-check-17845163
COLD SPRING, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say the police officer who was fatally shot in central Minnesota is 31-year-old Tom Decker of the Cold Spring Police Department.

Larry DePrimo, officer who gave homeless man warm boots, honored by NYPD
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/larry-deprimo-officer-who-gave-homeless-man-warm-boots-honored-by-nypd-1.4276919
NYPD Officer Larry DePrimo -- an instant hero after a photograph showing him giving shoes to a barefoot man went viral -- said he didn't expect anything in return.

Newark Council, Cory Booker go to court over contentious vote
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/newark_council_cory_booker_go.html
photo.JPG Citizens rush the council dais during a stormy Newark council meeting at city hall last week. David Giambusso/The Star-Ledger.

Intimidation of Orthodox Jewish Teen Continues at Sexual Abuse Trial
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/11/accuser-photographed-at-nechemya-weberman-trial.html
The highest profile case in the rash of sexual abuse allegations within Brooklyn's insular Orthodox Jewish community was hit with another disturbing twist in the courtroom yesterday.

Scott Brown should announce he won't run for the Senate if John Kerry is named ...
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Kerry-stays-quiet-as-Cabinet-speculation-swirls-4074408.php
Reading the Friday New York Times and watching the cable news, it appears that Senate Republicans are nominating Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.

Hurricane Season ends today
http://www.chron.com/news/hurricanes/gallery/Hurricane-season-2012-53007.php
Latest Headlines. Source: Weather Underground. Image courtesy the Fort Myers News-Press. Hurricane Season ends today. An uptick in tropical activity is real, but is it a precursor to the future?

7 students arrested after brawl prompts New York school locked down
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/northern_suburbs&id=8902638
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. - Authorities say seven students were arrested following a brawl that prompted a lockdown at a suburban New York City high school and a large police response.

Biden pays a visit to first DC Costco
http://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/11/29/biden-costco-calls-for-middle-class-tax-cut/eUL9N4TlSyF3zcIvOKvZXJ/story.html
At the grand opening of Washington, D.C.'s first Costco, District of Columbia officials spoke of creating jobs and bringing business to an economically depressed neighborhood.

George Zimmerman autograph: What would you pay?
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/1130/George-Zimmerman-autograph-What-would-you-pay
George Zimmerman plans to step up fund-raising to pay for his living and legal expenses while he awaits trial for fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Jon Huntsman to GOP: Avoid 'fringe issues'
http://www.politico.com/story/2012/11/jon-huntsman-to-gop-avoid-fringe-issues-84442.html?hp=l2
Jon Huntsman said Friday that if the GOP can stay away from “fringe issues” and instead focuses on bread-and-butter Republican principles, the party will be better for it.

Erickson won't challenge Chambliss after all
http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2012/11/28/signs-that-a-gop-civil-war-may-be-headed-georgia%E2%80%99s-way/
(CNN) - Conservative activist and CNN contributor Erick Erickson wrote Friday a primary challenge against Sen. Saxby Chambliss won't be in the offing after all, pointing to the ramifications an intra-party fight would have on his family.

O'Reilly battles Gov. Lincoln Chafee over 'holiday tree'
http://630wpro.com/Article.asp?id=2583823&spid=37719
This is a RUSH transcript from "The O'Reilly Factor," November 29, 2012. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.