Russian search for ship grows
MOSCOW (AP) The disappearance of a Russian-manned cargo ship in the Atlantic more than two weeks ago spawned a variety of theories and intriguing reports today as the search drew in investigators from across Europe. Russia had naval vessels and sat...
5.8K - Aug. 13, 2009; scored 249.0

Petroleum train derails in Italy, kills 12, burns 50
VIAREGGIO, Italy - A freight train carrying petroleum gas derailed and exploded in the midst of a small Tuscan town, setting off a fire that killed at least 12 people - many as they slept in their homes - and injured at least 50, Italian officials sa...
6.2K - Jun. 30, 2009; scored 1000.0

Italy quake toll hits 207
L'AQUILA, Italy - Relatives of the missing watched in agony today as rescuers dug desperately by hand for earthquake survivors, jarred by a strong aftershock that drove home the continuing danger in this historic central Italian city. The death toll ...
6.2K - Apr. 7, 2009; scored 1000.0

Italian quake leaves more than 70 dead, 1,500 injured
L'AQUILA, Italy - A powerful earthquake in mountainous central Italy knocked down whole blocks of buildings early today as residents slept, killing more than 70 people in the country's deadliest quake in nearly three decades, officials said. Tens of ...
5.5K - Apr. 6, 2009; scored 1000.0