Some experts say the Metro-North derailment could have been avoided if an automated crash-prevention technology had been installed on the system. The president is focusing on the benefits of the law while accusing the GOP of trying to take them away without offering alternatives. Despite continued protests over EU snub, the president's party defeats no-confidence motion in parliament. The vice president says the U.S. is "deeply concerned" about Beijing's unilateral change of the status quo in the East China Sea. In a reversal of tactic, Thai police remove barricades and don't stop demonstrators' moves. The 85-year-old war vet is remembered affectionately by members of his once-feared South Korean guerrilla group. The "Fast and Furious" actor attended a private memorial service before thanking fans for paying their respects to his late co-star. In a country with a tough militaristic image, people often call politicians and army leaders by their colorful childhood nicknames. 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. 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.