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Kerrigan's family criticizes autopsy report on dad
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with David Frank at Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Advocate for 'Right to Repair' bill speaks out
WBZ's Rod Fritz with more.
Jenny Sanford talks to WBZ about decision to divorce SC Gov
WBZ's Ed Walsh with more.
Local group gives opinions on gambling in MA
WBZ's Jon Maclean speaks with Diane Crowley of the Mass Council on Compulsive Gambling about their trip to the state house.
Right to repair bill working its way through legislature
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
Sister of murder victim discusses new stalking law
WBZ's Deb Lawler has the interview.
Civilian liasons coming to an end in Boston
WBZ's Jon Maclean speaks with Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis about department funding.
State-wide group fights against gambling in MA
WBZ's Jon Maclean speaks with Cathleen Norbut of the group United to Stop Slots in Massachusetts about their trip to beacon hill.
New law further protects sexual assault victims
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks to the woman behind the law.
Boston recycles
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with the city's recycling director Susan Casino.
A look at Tea Party convention and Palin keynote speech
WBZ's Mary Blake speaks with ABC News political analyst, Steve Roberts.
Tips for tax time
WBZ's Deb Lawler with more.
Electronic tolling
WBZ'S Jon MacLean talked with Michael Widmer, of the Massachusetts TaxPayer Foundation, about Governor Patrick's plan to possibly add electronic tolling.
Super bowl ads
Boston University communication professor Toby Berkowitz, talks about this years good, the bad, and the weird Super Bowl commercials
Peyton Manning can't bring home 2nd title.
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with ABC's Todd Ant about Peyton's stuggles in many big games through out his football career.
Tufts president announces stepping down
WBZ'S Jon MacLean talked with Tufts University President Lawrence Bacow about his decision to step down
Peyton Manning loses the big game...again.
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with former Patriots QB Scott Zolak on Peyton Manning's big game struggles through out his football career.
Explosion takes out CT power plant. 5 dead, 5 missing
WBZ"s Ed Walsh speaks with ABC's Tod Ant about the explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown Connecticut yesterday.
Super Bowl Sunday
CBS's Steve Futterman describes the scene in Miami on Super Bowl Sunday to WBZ's Rod Fritz.
Student memorial
WBZ's Doug Cope reports from Westford Academy, as a student is remembered following her tragic death.
Snow storm
WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe talks with Amy Cherry of WDEL in Wilmington, Delaware, about the early February snow storm.
Republican Address 02/06/10
Congressman Jeb Hensarling of Texas chides President Obama for proposing a 2011 budget last week that would increase spending, taxes and the national debt.
President Obama Address 02/06/10
President Barack Obama pushes Congress to use $30 billion set aside to bail out Wall Street to start a new program that provides loans to small businesses saying it's the engine for job growth.
Nation's Capital in gridlock because of snow
WBZ's Mary Blake has more.
People in D.C. area snowed in
WBZ's Art Cohen speaks to a reportr on-scene.
H1N1 vaccine
WBZ's Lisa Meyer reports a DPH official is pleased with how program has worked.
Paul Kirk talks about serving as interim senator
WBZ's Karen Twomey with more.
SJC overturns child predator's conviction
WBZ's Lana Jones with more.
Winter storm sets sights in mid-altantic
Neil Augenstein of WTOP in Washington D.C. previews this weekend's massive snow storm
Church OK's resuming Mass rituals
WBZ's Jon MacLean speaks with Boston Archdiocese spokesman Terry Donilon.
Fallen NH soldier honored
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with Decoteau family friend Bill Dauer.
Governor's trouble with unions
Faced with a speech before a room vacated by supporters of a police union protest, Gov. Patrick chooses not to address an AFL-CIO conference. WBZ's Lana Jones spoke to Mass. AFL-CIO President Robert Haines.
Scott Brown holds his first news conference as U.S. Senator
Senator Scott Brown talked with reporters Thursday, moments after taking the oath of office.
He's a snow predictor
WBZ'S Lisa Meyer talked with Peter Geiger, publisher of the "Farmers Almanac" about predicting the weekends snow storm
Brown departs Beacon Hill for Capitol Hill
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with Brad Jones, Minority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate.
Massachusetts reaches $300 million settlement with State Street
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with Attorney General Martha Coakley.
Wife of New Life Church leader on 'Why I Stayed'
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with author Gayle Haggard.
'Wings of Hope' from Lexington to Haiti
WBZ's Laurie Kirby talks to Cathy Mayo a teacher at a special needs school in Lexington.
Seating Brown
WBZ's Ed Walsh walks with Eric Fehrnstrom about certifying and seating Republican Senator Scott Brown.
Keller At Large 2/3/2010
WBZ's political anaylist Jon Keller talks about Toyota's accelerating woes.
Prius problems
WBZ's Deb Lawler talks with Michelle Krebs, senior analyst with edmunds.com, about braking problems with the latest generation of the Toyota Prius hybrid.
Recess
WBZ's Deb Lawler learns about the importance of recess from Dr. Jane Lowe of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Political roundtable
WBZ's Ed Walsh talks with Democratic strategist Mary Anne Marsh and Republican Charley Manning about the run up to Scott Brown taking office.
A look at possible risks of allowng Yemeni tankers though Boston Harbor
WBZ's Rod Fritz spoke with ABC's Sam Donaldson.
LaHood clarifies his comment to Toyota owners
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood now says he misspoke when telling owners of recalled Toyotas to stop driving them. Instead, LaHood says take the vehicles to dealerships to get them repaired.
S. Hadley residents want answers following teen's suicide
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
New bill requires vision test for drivers over 75
WBZ Producer Jon MacLean speaks to the bill's sponsor.
Lt. Gov. Tim Murray attacks Charlie Baker in statement
WBZ's Karen Twomey speaks with Minority Leader Brad Jones about Murray's comments.
Former Treasurer Malone eyeing Delahunt's seat
WBZ's Carl Stevens has more.
Intelligence chief: Al-Qaida likely to attempt attack
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Jim Kallstrom about a potential attack against the United States with in the next six months.
Coast Guard OKs Yemen gas deliveries to Boston
Boston Mayor Tom Menino speaks with WBZ's Ed Walsh about is opposition to the Yemen tanker shipments.
Coast Guard OKs Yemen gas deliveries to Boston
Boston Mayor Tom Menino speaks with WBZ's Ed Walsh about his opposition to the tanker shipments.
The Lancet retracts flawed autism study
WBZ's Diane Stern speaks with Dr. Timothy Buie at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children.
Super Bowl Media Day
Meaningful and meaningless interviews from the pregame carnival of divas, bloggers and scribes.
President Obama holds town hall meeting in NH
President Barack Obama spoke at Nashua High School North on Tuesday afternoon.
Details of the Westford murder-suicide
Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone at a Tuesday news conference.
Local couple launches major Haiti aid campaign
WBZ's Deb lawler has their story.
Author provides dirt on John Edwards' affair
WBZ;s Deb Lawler has the interview.
President in NH to outline Small Business Lending Fund
WBZ's Deb Lawler talks to NH Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
South Hadley parents express outrage over "bullying" in schools
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with state representitive John Scibeck about the suicide of bullied 15 year old Phoebe Prince.
Governor Deval Patrick signs order to assist Haiti-quake victims
WBZ\'s Carl Stevens speaks with Richard Chacon of the states office about an order that allows state empoloyees to donate vacation time or personal time to other employees who have been effected by the events in Haiti.
Keller @ large 2/2/2010
WBZ's Jon Keller takes back the flack he gave the Patriot's Randy Moss this season
Powerball arrives in Masschusetts
WBZ's Carl Stevens speaks with State Treasurer Tim Cahill.
Suit filed over state's wiretap statue
WBZ's Carl Stevens with attorney Howard Friedman who represents Simon Glik who used his cellphone to record police officers making an arrest on Boston Common in 2007.
Boston group in Haiti
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with a doctor in Haiti who's part of Boston-based aid group Partners in Health.
BSO picks up a Grammy
WBZ's Mary Blake with more.
Obama's budget faces some critics on Capitol Hill
WBZ's Mary Blake speaks to ABC News political analyst, Steve Roberts.
Ernie Boch Jr. talks "Toyota"
WBZ'S Ed Walsh talked with Toyota dealer, Ernie Boch Jr. about the auto-makers recent accelerator recall
H1N1 vaccine demand still out there
WBZ'S Lisa Meyer talked with Dr. Anita Barry, about the continued demand for H1N1 vaccine.
Doctor returns from Haiti
WBZ'S Lisa Meyer talked with Dr. Rob Sheridan, who has just returned from Haiti.
Gas prices on the decline
WBZ Editor Fausto Menard has the interview.
Medical airlifts resume in Haiti
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with ABC's Matt Gutman about the resumption of U.S. medical airlifts out of Haiti.
Toyota announces details of recall repairs
WBZ's Ed Walsh has details.
Legal Expert questions terror suspect's tactics
WBZ Producer Jon MacLean has the interview.
Can Toyota fix the problem?
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Sean Kane, the President of Safety Research and Strategies based in Rehoboth, MA on the Toyota recall and whether or not the automaker will be able to fix the problem.
Grammy Award Preview
WBZ's Gregg Jensen looks ahead to the Grammy Awards.
Scott Brown opens up
Senator Elect Scott Brown sat down with Barbara Walters for an interview aired this morning on ABC'S "This Week"
Republican address to the nation
Senator Susan Collins delivers the republican address to the nation
President Obama radio address
President Barack Obama adresses the nation.
Choking truck driver plows in Lowell home
Police say Eric Gremm of Tyngsborough was choking on his Wendy's chili as he lost control. WBZ's Lisa Meyer describes the scene.
General Mills to shed Colombo brand after eight decade history in Massachusetts
WBZ's Laurie Kirby with more.
New details of ATM scam targeting parts of Bay State
WBZ's Lana Jones with more.
Barbara Walters chats with Scott Brown
WBZ's Ed Walsh gets a preview From ABC's Barbara Walters.
Still learning from a teachable moment
WBZ's Carl Stevens follows up on the "beer Summit" that involved Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge Police Sgt. James Crowley
Obama-Brown family ties?
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with David Lambert of the New England Genealogical Society
What drives medical costs?
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with MA Attorney General Martha Coakley.
Bob Schieffer
The host of CBS's "Face the Nation" talks with WBZ's Ed Walsh
9-11 Family member in favor of NYC terror trial
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Patty Casazza. Her husband John was killed in Tower 1 on Sept. 11, 2001.
J.D. Salinger dies in NH
WBZ's Mary Blake has reaction from those who will feel the reclusive author's death closely: high school English teachers.
Massachusetts to get a chunk of $8 billion stimulus funding for high-speed rail
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks to Massachusetts senator, John Kerry.
Capuano filing legislation on campaign ad spending in wake of Supreme Court ruli
WBZ's Diane Stern speaks with Massachusetts congressman, Mike Capuano.
Steve Roberts looks at the State of the Union
The ABC News correspondent chats with WBZ's Ed Walsh
A chat with MA House Speaker Bob DeLeo
He speaks with WBZ's Ed Walsh.
Covering the State of the Union
AP reporter Mark Smith speaks with WBZ's Deb Lawler.
Historian reviews State of Union
Alan Lichtman of American University chats with WBZ's Deb Lawler.
Cong. Mike Capuano reacts to State of the Union
He speaks with WBZ's Ed Walsh
Sen Elect Scott Brown reacts to State of the Union
He was a guest on WBZ's "Nightside with Dan Rea."
Sen Chuck Grassley reacts to State of the Union
The Iowa Republican speaks with WBZ\'s Ed Walsh
Local Congressman reacts to the President's speech
US Representative James McGovern sepaks with WBZ's Deb Lawler
Boston school overhaul
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with Boston School Superintendant Carol Johnson.
Obama address expected to acknowledge frustration among Americans
WBZ's Mary Blake speaks with ABC's Sam Donaldson.
Tisei: Governor's budget 'more of the same'
WBZ's Lisa Meyer with more.
The governor's budget
WBZ's Carl Stevens speaks with Michael Widmer of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Keller At Large 01/27/2009
Jon responds to an out-of-state critic of last week's MA Senate election.
Inside look at the State of the Union
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Deputy White House Press Secretary Bill Burton.
Bay State set to play Powerball
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with MA Treasurer Tim Cahill
Toyota hits a speed bump
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with the editorial director of Automotive News, Peter Brown.
Historian David Gergen discusses State of the Union
The presidential historian speaks with WBZ's Mary Blake.
Presidential historian discusess State of the Union
WBZ's Ed Walsh chats with Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Prepping for the State of the Union
WBZ Producer John Maclean speaks with Michael Waldman, a former Clinton speech writer and currently the Executive Director of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University.
Former AG frowns upon law school plan
WBZ Producer John Maclean speaks with Tom Reilly
Family tragedy in NH
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with attorney Andrew Meyer
Menino set to meet Senator-Elect
WBZ's Ed Walsh chats with Boston Mayor Tom Menino about his meeting with Scott Brown.
Local Docs headed to Haiti
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with Dr. Marjorie Curran of Mass General Hospital.
Haiti: 2 weeks after the quake
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with AP reporter John Mone in Port au Prince.
Report: Bay State ended decade with fewer jobs than at the beginning
WBZ's Rod Fritz with more.
Fresh eyes look at impact of last week's Senate election on Washington
WBZ's Mary Blake speaks to ABC News political analyst, Steve Roberts.
The process of adopting orphans from Haiti
WBZ's Mary Blake speaks with Vicki Peterson of Wide Horizons for Children.
Gasoline prices drop slightly
Mary McGuire of AAA of Southern New England has this week's gas price report.
Investigative Report: Al Qaida recruiting female bombers
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
A bad decade for Bay State jobs
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
New book answers your money questions
WBZ's Deb Lawler interviews the author.
Reporter in Haiti has the latest
WBZ's Carl Stevens has the interview.
Terror expert discusses purported Bin Laden tape
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
Len Gengel on his daughter missing in Haiti
Len Gengel of Rutland and Congressman Jim McGovern spoke to reporters at Logan Airport in Boston upon returning from Haiti.
Supreme Court ruling
WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe talks with David Yaz of Lawyers Weekly USA about this week's Supreme Court ruling allowing businesses and labor unions more power to influence elections.
Sun Wine Fest
WBZ's Doug Cope talks with Ben Ford, son of Harrison Ford, about the upcoming Sun Wine Fest.
Republican radio address 1/23/2010
Congressman John Boehner
President Obama's weekly radio address: 1/23/2010
President Barack Obama says it will be a priority of his administration to "repair the damage" done by the Supreme Court decision easing limits on campaign spending by corporations and labor unions
Recovery operation in Haiti
Len and Cherylann Gengel return to MA to mourn loss of daughter Britney.
Jobs creation
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas.
Isabella Stewart Gardner museum to undergo first expansion in 100 years
WBZ's Lana Jones with more.
Political analyst talks about shift in Obama strategy post-Senate election
WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia Institute for Politics.
Returning from Haiti
WBZ'S Lisa Meyer talked with reporter Peter King about what it was like covering the earthquake in Haiti, and if he'll go back.
Aid for Haiti
WBZ's Mark Katic talks with State Representative Marie St. Fleur about efforts to get aid to victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
Helping the orphans
WBZ morning producer Jon MacLean talks with Nicole Cesar, who runs an orphanage in earthquake ravaged Haiti.
Cahill's response
State Treasurer and Independent candidate for governor Tim Cahill discusses his response to Governor Patrick's state-of-the-state address with WBZ's Ed Walsh.
Baker responds
Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker give WBZ's Ed Walsh his response to Governor Patrick's State of the Commonwealth.
Christy Mihos
WBZ's Laurie Kirby talks with Republican candidate for governor Christy Mihos about feeding off Scott Brown's momentum.
Update from Haiti
The AP's Tony Winton updates WBZ's Laurie Kirby on relocation efforts now underway in Haiti.
Taking on the banks
Congressman Barney Frank talks with WBZ's Laurie Kirby about President Obama's new focus on the banking industry.
Senator-elect Brown
WBZ's Ed Walsh talks with Senator-elect Scott Brown about his victory and his trip to Washington.
State of the Commonwealth
WBZ's Ed Walsh talks with Michael Goldman of the Government Insight Group about Governor Deval Patrick's State-of-the-Commonwealth address.
Shades of Boston past
WBZ's Lisa Meyer visits the Hyde Park Pharmacy.
Campaign postmortem
WBZ's Lana Jones sits down with Martha Coakley.
A look at the Facebook face of politics in the wake of GOP Senate upset
WBZ's Mark Katic with more.
Some cause for optimism, more than a week after Haiti earthquake
WBZ's Diane Stern with Bill Forry of Boston Haitian Reporter, which is out with a special edition at http://www.bostonhaitian.com/bhr01-10web.pdf
Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill
Senator-elect Scott Brown goes to Washington. WBZ's Carl Stevens is there.
Greeting the new guy
WBZ's Ed Walsh talks with New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg about Senator-elect Scott Brown.
Health care reform
WBZ's Laurie Kirby talks with American University presidential historian Alan Lichtman about the fallout Scott Brown's victory will have on the health care debate.
State of the State
Political strategists Mary Anne Marsh and Charley Manning preview Governor Deval Patrick's State of the State address with WBZ's Ed Walsh.
Quake victims
WBZ's Laurie Kirby talks with ABC's Steven Portnoy about the latest information about earthquake survivors in Haiti.
Haiti earthquake
WBZ's Laurie Kirby checks in with AP correspondent Tony Winton from Haiti.
Assessing Scott Brown
WBZ's Ed Walsh talks with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley about Massachusetts Senator-elect Scott Brown.
Analysis: Senate race marks political turning of the tide
WBZ's Greg Jensen speaks with ABC's Sam Donaldson.
Analysis: What Brown did right, and what Coakley did wrong
WBZ's Mary Blake speaks with ABC News political analyst, Steve Roberts.
Republican gubernatorial candidate weighs in on Brown's Senate win
WBZ's Mary Blake with more.
Analyst who predicted a Coakley win
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with political strategist Michael Goldman of the Government Insight Group.
Galvin on the Senate race and his plans
WBZ's Ed Walsh talks with Secretary of State William Glavin on the day after the election of Scott Brown to the U.S. Senate.
Patrick aide says Brown win `wake-up' call
WBZ's Diane Stern speaks with Gov. Patrick's aide Doug Rubin.
Brown: Time to get to work
Massachusetts Senator-elect Scott Brown meets with reporters in Boston Wednesday morning.
Historic upset-More analysis on Brown's big win
WBZ'S Laurie Kirby talked with AP correspondent Glenn Johnson about last nights historic upset.
Searing in of Brown-When will that happen?
WBZ'S Laurie Kirby talked with Emily Caday, writer for "Roll Call" in Washington DC, about the swearing-in of Scott Brown.
Brown advisor discusses his candidate's victory
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
Tremors continue in Haiti
WBZ'S Laurie Kirby talked with correspondent Stephen Portnoy about another aftershock in Haiti.
CBS political correspondent interprets election results
WBZ's Ed walsh speaks with him.
Columnist dissects Brown's victory
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
Pollster breaks down election results
WBZ's Ed Walsh has the interview.
WBZ's political roundtable
WBZ's Ed Walsh has the "day after" discussion.
Aftershock rattles reporter...during interview
WBZ'S Laurie Kirby talked with AP Correspondent Tony Winton in Haiti, and during the interview an aftershock rattled through
Martha Coakley concedes defeat
Democrat Martha Coakley thanks supporters during concession speech.
Scott Brown promises to bring change to D.C.
Republican Scott Brown gives rousing speech following Senate win.
Michael Goldman talks about Coakley's loss
WBZ's Dan Rea speaks to democratic strategist, Michael Goldman.
Steve Roberts talks about D.C. implications of Brown's Senate win
WBZ's Dan Rea speaks with ABC News political analyst, Steve Roberts.
Jon Keller talks about stunning upset in Senate race
WBZ's Dan Rea speaks to WBZ political analyst, Jon Keller.
Creator of 'Spenser' detective dies
Robert B. Parker was the author of the popular detective series that was turned into a detective series on ABC. Here's an interview he did with WBZ's David Brudnoy on APril 22, 2002.
Voters turn out in droves to elect new Senator
WBZ's Lana Jones is in Framingham.
A look at national impact of Senate election
WBZ's Laurie Kirby with more.
Author of 'Spenser' series dies at 77
Robert Parker, best known for his detective novels "Spenser", died at his home in Cambridge Monday. Here'an interview he did with WBZ's David Brudnoy on June 14, 2001.
'Spenser' author dead at 77
The Boston area author best known for his "Spenser" private detective novels has died. This is a segment of one of his many visits to WBZ's David Brudnoy show.
Local volunteer helps out in Haiti
WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks with her.
Political reporter discusses Senate race
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
Political reporter dishes on Senate race
WBZ's Ed Walsh has the interview.
Veteran political reporter handicaps senate race
WBZ's Ed Walsh chats with John Henning
On the ground in Port-Au-Prince
ABC's Steven Portnoy has the latest from the Haitian capital. He speaks with WBZ's Laurie Kirby.
Democrats nervously watch senate election
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Michael Goldman of the Government Insight Group.
View from Haiti
WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks with AP reporter Tony Winton
New poll puts Brown out in front
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos
Playing by the rules on election day
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Secretary of State Bill Galvin
Haiti-earthquake: aid
WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe speaks with World Vision's Laura Blank in Port-Au-Prince.
A history of presidential powers
WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with author John Yoo about what he's found and publish in his new book "Crisis and Command".
The rescue effort in Haiti
WBZ'S Jon MacLean talked with Tony Winton of the AP in Haiti, about the rescue efforts going on after the quake, the race against the clock and the increase in violence.
The unenrolled in Massachusetts
WBZ's Ed Walsh talks with WBZ's Political Analyst Jon Keller about the roll independents will play in Tuesday's election.
Down to the wire for Coakley and Brown
WBZ's Ed Walsh with more.
Analyst: Special election critical to Obama administration
WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with ABC News political analyst, Steve Roberts.
Senate candidate Joseph L. Kennedy
WBZ'S Laurie Kirby talked with independent senate candidate Joseph L. Kennedy about the race, his campaign, and what he represents.
A discussion with Gov. Deval Patrick
WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.
Scott Brown discusses Senate race
WBZ's Ed Walsh has the interview.
Martha Coakley wrapping up Senate campaign
The democratic candidate speaks with WBZ's Laurie Kirby on the day before the special election.
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Cars drive in blowing snow during a storm near Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Snow continues to move east headed for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region and Southern New England. The storm hit the Midwest early, closing schools and greeting commuters with slick, slushy roads from Minneapolis and Chicago to Louisville, Ky. Hundreds of flights were canceled at Chicago's airports as the storm moved across Illinois, where up to a foot of snow was forecast. Powerful winds and snow are expected by the afternoon, and could leave as much as 20 inches of new snow in Washington. New York City announced students would have a rare snow day Wednesday, only the third in six years.

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Daniel Kerrigan seen with his daughter Nancy (WBZ-TV file)

Kerrigan death ruled a homicide


The state medical examiner has ruled the death of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan's father as a homicide. The ME's office says 70-year old Daniel Kerrigan died of a heart rhythm problem after suffering a neck injury so severe it damaged his voice box.  The findings could prompt new charges against Kerrigan's brother, Mark.  Daniel Kerrigan died Jan. 24 after what authorities said was a struggle his 45-year-old son. The younger Kerrigan has pleaded not guilty to assault and is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation.

Gloucester seeks $1.3M from water contractor


The city of Gloucester has filed a $1.3 million insurance claim against the company that ran its drinking water system during last summer's contamination crisis that required a nearly three-week long boil order. City lawyer Suzanne Egan tells The Gloucester Daily Times that in the claim filed last month the city alleges "breach of contract" by United Water.

Man to face retrial in 1980 Cape Cod slaying


A Brockton man whose murder conviction was overturned by the state's highest court will stand trial for a second time in connection with a three-decade-old slaying. The Cape Cod Times reports that prosecutors and defense lawyers on Monday agreed to begin Steven Stewart's retrial on November 1st.

Woman sues broker over secondhand smoke


A Massachusetts woman who says she was forced to move out of her Boston condominium because of secondhand smoke from a neighbor is suing her real estate broker. Alyssa Burrage said her broker repeatedly assured her that the owner of the condo she was buying in 2006 was a smoker and the smell would go away.
New Hampshire Statehouse (AP file)

NH panel opposes gay marriage repeal


A House committee is recommending against repealing New Hampshire's five-week-old gay marriage law. The Judiciary Committee also voted Tuesday to recommend that the House kill a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. The vote was 12-8 on both measures, largely along party lines led by Democratic opposition.
CBS

Boston developer charged in shakedown threat


A Boston real estate developer has been charged with sending enforcers to threaten a local man over a $90,000 business debt.  The Boston Globe reports that according the FBI, David Gefke, president of First Capital Mortgage Group in Boston and East Springfield LLC, hired Michael Lee to go to the alleged victim's office on Jan. 29 and demand payment.
CBS

Leominster driver convicted of killing dog walker


A member of a BMW car club who was out driving with other BMW enthusiasts when he struck and killed a woman walking her dog has been convicted of motor vehicle homicide.  David Conant was convicted in Fitchburg District Court on Monday after a two-day bench trial of striking 54-year-old Elizabeth Powers McCaffrey in November 2008 just yards from her Leominster home.
CBS file

Sudbury man pleads guilty to stealing human bones


A Sudbury man has avoided jail time but must pay restitution after pleading guilty to stealing human bones from a 19th century burial vault. A Framingham District Court judge on Monday ordered Leonard Caira to pay an estimated $21,000 in restitution, serve two years of probation and perform 50 hours of community service after he pleaded guilty to removing remains.
The scene outside the Bolyston Street Green Line stop (WBZ-TV)

2 Greenline trains involved in a 'fender-bender'


An MBTA spokesman says there were no reports of injuries after a subway trolley rear-ended another trolley at low speed. Agency spokesman Joe Pesaturo says a Green Line car moving eastbound tapped a stationary trolley in the Boylston station at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday. One of the trolleys had some minor damage.
WBZ-AM file

Murphy named state insurance commissioner


Quincy native Joseph Murphy, first deputy commissioner at the Division of Insurance since 2006, was named Monday as the state's insurance commissioner, a post he had held on an acting basis since Nonnie Burnes stepped down in September.  
AP file

'Right to repair' bill heads to MA Senate


Automotive repair shops cheered Monday’s committee approval of legislation that would force manufacturers to provide repair shops information and diagnostic tools currently provided to franchised dealer service centers.  The bill now heads to the Senate.
CBS file

3 MA woman charged high speed chase


Three Massachusetts women remain jailed following a high speed chase that ended when the car they were in crashed in New Hampshire. During the chase that began about 8:15 p.m. Saturday a Seabrook police cruiser crashed into another vehicle.  Police say the women fled north at speeds that reached 100 miles per hour. They were captured after their vehicle crashed in Portsmouth.

Boston Catholic appeal raises $15M


The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston has raised $15.1 million in its flagship annual appeal, the same as the previous year. Church officials said Monday that they were pleased because the money was raised during a recession, and the total number of individuals who contributed was up slightly.
(AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Toyota makes Prius recall for brake fix


Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. Company President Akio Toyoda made the recall announcement today at a press conference. Toyoda says safety for customers is "our foremost priority."  Today's recall affects models that went on sale last year, including more than 130,000 in the United States. It's the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

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.
Nicole Chuminski
Nicole Chuminski in May (WBZ-TV)

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.
John Murtha (AP file)

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.

More police retirements a growing concern for cities and towns


The increasing number of police officers and supervisors retiring from the job is beginning to concern some cities and towns. The Boston Globe reports there has been a jump in retirements from police force ranks, amid fears of proposed changes to the state pension system and the reduction of a generous bonus program

Details sought on Ireland, US clergy abuse cases


U.S. victims of clergy sex abuse and a group that tracks pedophile priests are calling on local Roman Catholic leaders and the Irish government to publicly detail known connections between the clergy abuse scandals in the U.S. and Ireland.
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush
President George W. Bush, center, poses with President-elect Barack Obama, and former presidents, from left, George H.W. Bush, left, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, right, in the Oval Office of the White House (AP)

The President's Club


The current president, his successor and their three living predecessors have wrapped up a White House lunch that is said to have included some valuable advice. That's part of what Barack Obama was hoping to gain from the meeting with President GeorgeW. Bush, Bush's father, and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
People crowd the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington (AP)

Obama ready to step into history






President-elect Barack Obama says there can't be 'idle hands' at a time of national hardship.

He wasn't idle on Martin Luther King Jr. day.

Obama visited wounded troops at a military hospital and helped paint a wall at a shelter for homeless teens.

Obama's first day


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Obama Land The First Kids of the White House

No pardon, but Finneran wants law license back


BOSTON (AP) -- Former Massachusetts House Speaker Thomas Finneran wants his law license back.
  
But some people don't think he should get it.
  
He gets to make his case Tuesday before the Board of Bar Overseers.
  
Finneran's license to practice law was temporarily suspended in 2007 after he pleaded guilty to a federal obstruction of justice charge. He

Restaurant delivery man faces drug charges


Quincy police say a delivery man for Chinese restaurant in Milton was dropping off more than dinner.
Police arrested Chun Yeung Tang on Friday after allegedly finding 51 round pink pills believed to be Ecstasy in the Honda Civic he uses to deliver orders for Mr. Chan's restaurant.
Capt. John Dougan tells The Patriot-Ledger police also recovered $375 in cash. A search of Tang's home turned up
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