Leap from 40-foot cliff leaves woman with broken back and a long road to recovery (The Commercial Dispatch)

Elizabeth James, 21, is poised and graceful — both requirements for her job as a formal dining room server at Woody’s On The Water. Until recently, there was a question as to whether she would ever be able to walk again.

Surgery successful for Kariya (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Blues forward Paul Kariya underwent successful left hip surgery Monday in Vail, Colorado. The surgery was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon , who performed Martin Rucinsky’s hip surgery a few years ago.

Clemons enters limelight (Courier-Post)

It might have taken Chris Clemons a while to get noticed. But in the last two games the Eagles defensive end has become a highlight-reel magnet.

Obama, Democrats See Need for Speed From New Congress (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- A new Congress with strengthened Democratic majorities convenes tomorrow with one overriding goal: speed. With the nation in the grip of recession, Democrats this week start drafting the biggest economic-recovery package in U.S. history, which could grow to as much $1 trillion.

Specialist performs Kariya's surgery (Belleville News-Democrat)

St. Louis Blues forward Paul Kariya sought out one of the world's top hip surgery specialists for his surgery that was done Monday in Vail, Colo.