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Toyota recalling Prius in Japan for brakes


Toyota said Tuesday it is recalling 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose details of its global plans for a fix.  The automaker will hold a news conference at its Tokyo office Tuesday to outline details of the braking problem, including plans for a possible recall in the U.S.  Toyota Motor Corp. said it will inform the Japanese Transport Ministry later in the day it is recalling the 2010 Prius gas-electric hybrid that went on sale last year.  Also being recalled are two other hybrid models - the Lexus HS250h sedan and the Sai, which is sold only in Japan.  U.S. safety officials have launched an investigation into problems with the brakes.

Crowded MA campaign season set to kick off


It's the start of what's shaping up to be a very crowded campaign season in Massachusetts.On Tuesday, candidates hoping to run in the 2010 elections can pick up nomination papers from the secretary of state. All statewide offices are up for grabs, as are seats in the state Legislature and U.S. House. Already, five candidates have announced their intention to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick.

Testimony continues in South Boston arson, murder case



Testimony continued Monday in the trial of Nicole Chuminski, accused of setting the April 6, 2008 South Boston fire that killed her ex-girlfriend's two daughters, ages 3 and 14.
On Monday, an acquaintance of Chuminski testified that she showed up at his apartment shortly before the fire and complained bitterly that Anna Reisopolous had humiliated her by stealing a pocketbook at a family wedding they had attended together.

Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77


Congressman John Murtha has died.  The Pennsylvania Democrat was the first combat veteran of the Vietnam War to be elected to Congress.  He wielded considerable clout for two decades when he served as the ranking Democrat on the House subcommittee that oversees the Pentagon.

Candidates for RI gov promise gay marriage support


Three candidates running for Rhode Island governor are promising to sign a gay marriage bill should it reach their desk if they are elected. Marriage Equality Rhode Island solicited the promise from Attorney General Patrick Lynch and General Treasurer Frank Caprio, both Democrats, and former Sen. Lincoln Chafee, an independent.
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