Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-were-watching-tuesday-14 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What we’re watching Tuesday Nation Dec 31, 2013 10:00 AM EST Video by Associated Press North Dakota crude oil train derailment Authorities urged residents of Casselton, N.D. to evacuate the small town Monday night when a train carrying crude oil derailed nearby, the Associated Press reports. Some cars caught fire and exploded, resulting in a plume of black smoke that could pose potential health hazards. Dow and S&P hit records The Dow and the S&P 500 are on track to close out the year with their best annual performances since the late 1990s, both with gains above 25 percent, Reuters reports. Death toll rises to 34 in Volgograd suicide bombings Investigators said Tuesday that the Sunday and Monday attacks in the Russian city of Volgograd have claimed 34 lives, the BBC reports. In his first address on the two suicide attacks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “We will fiercely and consistently continue the fight against terrorists until their complete annihilation.” Dubai to set new world record for the New Year Watch the live stream: Dubai attempts #NYE2013 fireworks world record http://t.co/6YS6M6vein 7.45pm GMT / 2.45pm EST pic.twitter.com/AplE21XTav — GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWRnews) December 31, 2013 As the world bids farewell to 2013, local newspaper The Diplomat reports that Dubai is attempting to set a new world record for the largest fireworks display to ring in the New Year. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Video by Associated Press North Dakota crude oil train derailment Authorities urged residents of Casselton, N.D. to evacuate the small town Monday night when a train carrying crude oil derailed nearby, the Associated Press reports. Some cars caught fire and exploded, resulting in a plume of black smoke that could pose potential health hazards. Dow and S&P hit records The Dow and the S&P 500 are on track to close out the year with their best annual performances since the late 1990s, both with gains above 25 percent, Reuters reports. Death toll rises to 34 in Volgograd suicide bombings Investigators said Tuesday that the Sunday and Monday attacks in the Russian city of Volgograd have claimed 34 lives, the BBC reports. In his first address on the two suicide attacks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “We will fiercely and consistently continue the fight against terrorists until their complete annihilation.” Dubai to set new world record for the New Year Watch the live stream: Dubai attempts #NYE2013 fireworks world record http://t.co/6YS6M6vein 7.45pm GMT / 2.45pm EST pic.twitter.com/AplE21XTav — GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWRnews) December 31, 2013 As the world bids farewell to 2013, local newspaper The Diplomat reports that Dubai is attempting to set a new world record for the largest fireworks display to ring in the New Year. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now