Express train derails in northern Japan killing at least three
A six car express train derailed in Yamagata prefecture during strong winter winds killing at least three and injuring more than 30. Five cars toppled as residents were rescued with a last passenger trapped and unconscious. JR East President apologized and ordered a full investigation.
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Japan
Tokyo
Yamagata Prefectural
Yamagata
Yoshikatsu Oe
Yamagata Prefecture
Akita
Niigata Prefecture
JR East Co
Matsutake Otsuka
Transport Ministry
Hiromi Mishima
Bowl buzz fuels travel and fan devotion for Sugar and Gator
West Virginia and Virginia Tech earned top 15 rankings and packed a Sugar Bowl allotment of 15 000 WVU tickets and 12 750 Hokie tickets within a day. Fans plan travel routes and hotels as bowls set for January 2 2000. Telecasts on NBC and ABC and radio networks will carry both games.
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Tanner Russell
Princeton
Mountaineers
West Virginia
Milissa Cole
Athens
Virginia Tech
Hokie
Frank Beamer
Hokies
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Four candidates seek seats in Buchanan and Russell counties
Shea Cook of Richlands independent candidates G L Jerry Elkins of Keen Mountain Buchanan County and R Brian Wright of Swords Creek Russell County participate in a county election. Absentee ballots can be mailed until December 29 or voted in office through December 31. Polls open January 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. A meet the candidates forum is set for Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at Southwest Virginia Community College with Dr Tom Morris as moderator.
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Shea Cook
Richlands
G.L
Jerry” Elkins
Marvins
Keen Mountain
Buchanan County
R. Brian Wright
Swords Creek
Russell County
Stansbury
Southwest Virginia Community College Center
Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce
Ginger Branton
Branton
Tom Morris
Emory and Henry College
Richlands Area
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