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Malloy defends effort to restrict Newtown records
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is defending efforts to restrict the release of certain public records related to the Newtown school shooting, saying he wants to protect the victims’ ...
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Nerlens Noel may not be best option for Cleveland Cavaliers MAY 24
Cavaliers when they go on the clock this year. Unlike years past, there isn???t a clear cut prospect that stands out above the rest of the field, as Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving did the past two seasons. Right now most of the talk is centering on Kentucky center Nerlens Noel but ...
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Bail denied to Massachusetts teen accused of Facebook terror post
BOSTON (Reuters) - A judge denied bail on Friday to a Massachusetts teenager who was arrested on terrorism charges after posting lyrics on his Facebook page suggesting he could do worse than the Boston Marathon ...
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Indians activate Swisher from paternity list
BOSTON (AP) - Cleveland Indians first baseman Nick Swisher is back from the paternity list after his wife, JoAnna, had the couple’s first child, a ...
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Red Sox put OF Victorino 3B Middlebrooks on DL
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have placed outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Alfredo Aceves and infielder Jose ...
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Lawrence non-profit settles federal investigation with payment of $80000 US Attorney Carmen Ortiz says
A Lawrence non-profit has settled federal allegations that the organization paid some of its employees full-time wages when they were working at the same time at another non-profit and that the former executive director and another employee were not working as much as they were supposed to. The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC) won funding from the Department of Education to ...
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Vt to seek US damage assessment after flash floods
UNDERHILL, Vt. (AP) - Flash flooding from record-tying rainfall in parts of northern Vermont washed out roads, damaged bridges and clogged culverts after a string of overnight thunderstorms across the region that left some residents Friday slogging through mud and ...
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Judge rules criminal background checks can be performed on jurors in James ‘Whitey’ Bulger trial
Prosecutors will be allowed to conduct criminal background checks on jurors in the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, a federal judge ruled today. Citing the "unique circumstances of the case," US District Judge Denise J. Casper, who is presiding over the notorious gangster's trial, ruled this afternoon that the checks could be made. Prosecutors had contended, among other ...
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School volunteers to get background checks in RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - School volunteers in Rhode Island will have to undergo a criminal background check under legislation signed into law by Gov. Lincoln ...
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What the Lakers should do....NOW MAY 14
Listen! Right now the Lakers are stuck. They made such a big investment to bring Dwight Howard and Steve Nash that they have no choice but to see it through until the end. Both Pau Gasol and MWP are virtually untradeable and we we all know that Kobe is off the market. That guy is going to retire a Laker for sure. Other than that, they have virtually nothing to bargain with. Their bench sucks and ...
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Epizyme expected to hold IPO during week of May 27
Epizyme, whose CEO is Robert Gould, is expected to hold its IPO during the week of May 27. Epizyme Inc., a venture-backed biotech based in Cambridge, Mass., with ambitious plans for seeking drug approvals, is set to go public during the week of May 27, according to Renaissance Capital. The initial public offering of about 4.3 million shares, plus another 643,000 in over-allotments, could raise ...
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Todays MLB starting lineups May 24
Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. ...
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NuoDB co-founder and CTO departs succeeded by early employee
Seth Proctor, formerly a developer at NuoDB, has been named the company's new CTO. Cambridge-based NuoDB, developer of a database built to work in the cloud which aims to power the Web of the future, says co-founder Jim Starkey has retired from the CTO position at the firm. He has been succeeded in the role by company developer Seth Proctor. Starkey had spent three decades working in ...
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Fallen Mass. Marines Purple Heart replaced
NEW BEDFORD - The father of a Marine killed in Iraq has received a Purple Heart to replace one that was given to his son, but stolen earlier this ...
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Plainville whiz receives warm welcome at school after winning National Geographic Bee
Sathwik Karnik smiled and gave a thumbs-up after winning as host Alex Trebek gestured. The runner-up was Conrad Oberhaus of Illinois. The winning answer was ...
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Duncan Malloy pledge support for school security
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - State and federal officials, including the U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, offered reassurances Friday that efforts are underway to improve school security in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown and the gun violence experienced in Connecticut’s state capital and other ...
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Conn. legislature passes separate food label bills
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut lawmakers are considering dueling bills that mandate special labels on food that contains genetically modified ...
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No toxic waste found closed RI recycling facility
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island environmental officials say there’s no indication of toxic or hazardous waste at a former recycling facility in East Providence that closed after years of complaints from ...
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Leahy disappointed on gay bi-national couples
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Sen. Patrick Leahy said Friday he was disappointed he was unsuccessful in his bid to amend immigration reform legislation to protect same-sex couples in which one of the partners is ...
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Tony Parkers calf is doing just fine MAY 24
Golden State Warriors and underwent an MRI on Thursday to check on the recovery. The results? His calf seems to be recovering just fine and there will be no limitation on his workload in Game 3 on Saturday. Parker said that he's feeling better and believes he'll be fine on ...
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Greivis Vasquez to undergo surgery MAY 24
04:24 PM ET 05.24 | New Orleans Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez will undergo surgery to remove loos particles in both of his ankles. A report had indicated that Vasquez is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks. Vasquez dealt with ankle problems towards the end of the season where he missed four games between March and April with separate sprains. If the reported timetable is correct, Vasquez will ...
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LeBron James credits pee-wee coach for left hand layups MAY 24
Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, and his left-handed finish has become all the buzz. James states when he was eight years old his coach would drill him on the proper steps, and form, to finish with his left hand. That practice paid off for James, though it comes as no surprise that the leagues Most Valuable Player can drive left or hand and finish with either ...
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Andris Biedrins will accept player option with Golden State Warriors MAY 24
Warriors , according to his agent. Biedrins will enter the final year of a six-year, $54 million, contract that he signed with the team in 2008. He averaged .5 points and 2.9 rebounds with ...
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Dallas Mavericks interested in Jarrett Jack Jerryd Bayless MAY 24
Dwight Howard , and are considering trading out of the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft in order to save cap space, but they may also be preparing to make a pitch ...
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Vt. State Police probe maple syrup theft
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont State Police are investigating the theft of 400 gallons of maple syrup in Starksboro. Police say David Allen reported on Friday that the syrup was stored in bulk barrels, and was valued at about $1,200. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 300-4919, or to leave an anonymous tip by texting ...
Boston Spotlight
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Boston Marathon is a multi-faceted event
The Boston Marathon is a serious opportunity for professional marathon runners to prove themselves and for recreational runners to prove to themselves that they can do it. There is also the philanthropic side to the marathon though, with people taking part to make a difference.
Boston is gearing up to once again hold the annual Boston Marathon of 2010. The marathon was first held in 1987, and is a seminal event in the calendar of any serious marathon runner. Athletes from around the world have been training for the big day, and Boston will be visited by 20,000 professional and amateur runners for the event. Read more
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