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Jess Cain's Mommy and Daddy Awards
Jess Cain's Town Songs
Jess Cain's New Football Rules
Jess Cain's Easy Judge
Jess Cain's Beeple
Jess Cain's Overdue Book Stakeout
Jess Cain's They're Taking the Ivey From Harvard
Jess Cain's End Of The Word
Jess Cain on The Jordan Rich Show part 3
The legendary radio host was interviewed by Morgan White on April 15, 2007.
Jess Cain's Frank Purdue
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The legendary radio host was interviewed by Morgan White on April 15, 2007.
Jess Cain's Father and Son Hunt
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The legendary radio host was interviewed by Morgan White on April 15, 2007.
Jess Cain's Celtic Green Blues
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Jess Cain's Red Sox Song
Jess Cain's Sidney Flack: National Dairy Council Cow
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Katrina 2 Years Later: Emily DeMoore
WBZ's Lisa Meyer talks with Emily DeMoore about her new life in Massachusetts.
Katrina 2 Years Later: Earl Haynes
WBZ's Lisa Meyer talks with one business owner looking at starting over in the Northeast.
Katrina 2 Years Later: Vanessa Johnson
WBZ's Lisa Meyer talks to Vanessa Johnson about how Katrina has changed her life.
How families cope when a loved one is deployed
Chris Burritt, Jennifer Johnson, DeeDee Rice, and Jackie Ceurvels talk to WBZ's Lisa Meyer about the relative isolation of Guard families when their soldier deploys.
MA guardsman talks about being deployed in Iraq
Staff Sergeant Shane Rioux talks with WBZ's Lisa Meyer from Baghdad.
Is the National Guard being misued by the Pentagon?
Dr. James Currie, Colonel, U.S. Army(ret.)and Professor, National Defense University, Washington D.C.,is the co-author of the official history of the U.S. Army Reserve "Twice the Citizen".
The personal and public ramifications of being deployed
Major General Kenneth Clark is the Adjutant General of the New Hampshire National Guard.
Jon Mattleman, head of the Needham Youth Commission
Jon Mattleman, head of the Needham Youth Commission, gives parents some tips for connecting with their teens and alleviating some of the stress.
Family Therapist and Harvard admissions interviewer Carleton Kendrick
Carleton Kendrick talks about the "playbook" for stress
Family Therapist and Harvard admissions interviewer Carleton Kendrick
Carleton Kendrick talks to WBZ's Laurie Kirby about an important question every parent should ask themselves.
Teens and Stress Part 5
We've heard what the teens have to say, and in the final part of our series, we hear from the parents.
Teens and Stress Part 4
When Teenage Angst...turns to anger...in part four of Laurie Kirby's weeklong series ..... Teens and Stress.
Teens and Stress Part 3
More on the Academics of Stress, in part three of Laurie Kirby's weeklong series ... Teens and Stress.
Teens and Stress Part 2
The Academics of Stress, in part two of Laurie Kirby's weeklong series.... Teens and Stress.
Teens and Stress Part 1
Why is this generation so stressed out? WBZ' s Laurie Kirby reports in part one of Teens and Stress.
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Watch out for your identity being stolen.
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Automated Tax Return.
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Setting up a retirement plan.
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Alternative Minimum Tax.
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New Tax Credits.
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When in taking tax deductions.
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How the latest income tax scams can make you a two time loser.
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The First Tax Web Site.
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Buying an energy efficient car.
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IRS making it easier for you to pay them your money.
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Facts about New Phone Tax Refunds.
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Tax advice on Internet.
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IRS's audit changes.
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PART FIVE: Prayers Answered in One Neighborhood
An evening celebration in a FEMA trailer leads to prayers and hopes for the future of New Orleans. Meet one woman who runs a daycare/community center in the midst of the damage:
PART FOUR: First Signs of Life in a Destroyed Neighborhood
As thousands of homeowners in New Orleans prepare to get their first insurance settlement checks, entire neighborhoods remain devastated. But there are signs of hope:
PART THREE: A Widow Born by the Levee Wants to Stay.
During my week in New Orleans, our crew met Delores Bailey who lives in a FEMA trailer with her wheelchair-bound sister. WBZ's Anthony Silva reports that she wants to rebuild her home next door, where her family has lived for 5 generations:
PART TWO: One Family Struggles To Return.
It was almost a year and a half ago that 85% of New Orleans was flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. One family is about to become the first to return to their neighborhood:
PART ONE: The First Day in St. Bernard's Parish
It's been a year and a half since Hurricane Katrina screamed through the Gulf Coast, and neighborhoods are still deserted landscapes of destruction. I spent Christmas Week in New Orleans helping in recovery efforts there and talking with folks who have re
James Travis Talks About Living in a Cup
James Travis has lived in New Orleans all of his life and her tells me living in a cup, where the water doesn't easily go away, is just a part of life and part of God's plan:
A Minnesota Volunteer Explains Why She's Here
Michelle Cross of Minnesota drove to New Orleans on the day after Christmas with her three foster daughters to work on houses and learn some tough life lessons. I speak with her while we saute vegetables for dinner:
After the First Day of Work in New Orleans
Sitting near a campfire, Massachusetts volunteer Mary Gardner talks with WBZ's Anthony Silva about her impressions of New Orleans following the first full day of reconstruction work ona gutted home:
The Words of a Young Volunteer from Massachusetts
Teenager Winn Grimm of Martha\'s Vineyard journeyed to New Orleans with his Unitarian Universalist Church to work on rebuilding homes there. Listen to my interview with him:
Listen to "Amazing Grace" Sung inside a FEMA Trailer
Juliene Williams' sister surprised with this inspired, heartfelt rendition of "Amazing Grace" as we enjoyed dinner inside her FEMA trailer in Violet, Louisiana:
Community Organizer Juliene Williams Has Hope for the Future
WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with Juliene Williams who runs a combination daycare/community center out of her FEMA trailer. She's determined to save her neighborhood and her dignity:
Delores Bailey Tries to Save Her Home.
Delores Bailey lost her husband a few years back and she lived with her disabled sister in their old home when Katrina struck. She's now determined not to give up the place her family has called home for 5 generations:
Driving Down Ginny Street: Total Devastation Persists
Listen to WBZ's Anthony Silva describe one street in St. Bernard\'s Parish, Louisiana 16 months after Hurricane Katrina flooded the area with high winds and 8 feet of water:
Coming Home: Dale Pierre Greets Volunteer Crew
Dale is a clinical social worker in the New Orleans Public Schools and she's been living in a FEMA trailer for a long time. She's happy to see our volunteer crew finishing up her home so she and her family can move in soon:
Coming Home: Nune Pierce Greets Volunteers
New Orleans resident Nune Pierce is happy to see a volunteer crew in his home helping him rebuild. Listen to his enthusiastic response when he finds his home almost ready to move in:
Gerald Ford Remembered
CBS News Chief Washington Correpsondent Bob Schieffer reflects on the 38th president's life and career.
Gary LaPierre and The Beatles
Gary talks about his first assignment for WBZ.
Gary LaPierre on the Blizzard of '78
Gary talks about his experience covering the "Blizzard of '78."
The Future of Massachusetts' Auto Insurance Part Four
Wbz's Art Cohen concludes his series.
The Future of Massachusetts' Auto Insurance System Part Three
The Future of Massachusetts' Auto Insurance System Part Two
The Future of Massachusetts' Auto Insurance System Part One
There's an effort on Beacon Hill to change the way you buy car insurance. Some companies want to take control out of state hands so they can set their own rates. Beginning today WBZ presents a special series of reports to find out what system is better
Ainge, Rivers Remember Red Auerbach
WBZ's Doug Cope reports from Waltham where Celtics Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge and head coach Doc Rivers talk about what Red Auerbach meant to them and the Celtics family.
Wild Weather on Mt. Washington
The weather on Mount Washington can be among the worst on the planet. WBZ's Jim Mitchell gets the latest conditions from Mt. Washington weather observer, Jim Salgee, who is braving the cold, wind, and snow to record the conditions.
Peter Robertson, spokesman for insurance industry
Peter Robertson represents many national insurance companies that want a competitive system.
Peter Hiam on auto insurance
Former Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Peter Hiam discusses the impact of competition on the auto insurance system.
Deirdre Cummings of MassPirg
Deirdre Cummings of the Massachusetts Public Interest Group talks about the state's auto insurance system.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani spoke with WCBS News Director Tim Scheld about the 911 anniversary.
CBS News Correspondent Lou Miliano and Captain Scott Graham
After the attacks...the question was how best to secure the homeland from future terror strikes. CBS News Correspondent Lou Miliano visited a coast guard station in New York where he spoke with Captain Scott Graham about port security.
President Bush's Homeland Security Advisor, Frances Townsend
What worries you the most ? That's what CBS News White House correspondent Peter Maer asked the President's Homeland Security Advisor... Frances Townsend.
How Safe are We From Another Attack?
CBS News national correspondent Dan Raviv chats with Michael Scheuer, who used to be head of the CIA's "Osama Bin Laden" analytical unit and is now a CBS News consultant. They talk about why al-Qaeda has not attacked the United States since September 11,
How Safe Are We?
CBS News Correspondent Barry Bagnato takes at look at airport security as part of our 'How Safe Are We' series which reports on the status of our nation's security five years after the September 11th attacks.
CBS SPECIAL: Katrina, One Year Later
Listen to this CBS Special Report on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf.
From Boston to Beijing Part 5
From Boston to Beijing, a weekly journal that chronicles students and faculty on a five week trip to China. WBZ's Jim Mitchell reports.
From Boston to Beijing Part 4
From Boston to Beijing, a weekly journal following the exploits of Boston College High School students on a five week trip to China. WBZ's Jim Mitchell reports.
From Boston to Beijing, A Weekly Journal
From Boston to Beijing, a weekly journal of Boston College High School students on a five week trip to China with WBZ's Jim Mitchell
Mosquito Hunters: Part Two Reported by Laurie Kirby
Mosquito Hunters: Part One Reported by Laurie Kirby
From Boston to Beijing Part Two
WBZ's Jim Mitchell talks with students from Boston College High School who are in China for five weeks as part of an exchange program.
WBZ's Laurie Kirby With Unlucky Flood Victim
Flood Insurance is a Necessity
WBZ's Lana Jones speaks with Kevin Merli, New England Flood Mitigation Director, FEMA.
From Boston to Beijing Part One
From Boston to Beijing, a weekly audio journal featuring students and staff from Boston College High School during their five week trip to China. WBZ\'s Jim Mitchell chronicles the Eagles in Asia.
City Kids: Streets or Schools? Part 5
All week we've focused on violence and inner city kids. WBZ's Greg Jensen has the conclusion to "City Kids: Streets or Schools."
City Kids: Streets or Schools Part 4
All week we've been looking at Boston's crime problem. Today we introduce you to young people who've turned their lives around and are dedicated to helping others. Wbz's Greg Jensen has part four of City Kids: Schools or streets.
City Kids: Streets or Schools Part 3
There is concern about the level of street violence in Boston when schools let out for summer. Murders are at a ten year high. WBZ's Greg Jensen has part three of his series, "City Kids: Streets or Schools."
City Kids: Streets or Schools Part 2
Concern over street violence in Boston is growing with the murder rate. Murders are at a ten year high. Our special series, looks at the problem and possible solutions. Here's WBZ's Greg Jensen with part two of "City Kids: Streets or Schools."
City Kids: Streets or Schools Part 1
Murders in Boston are at a ten year high. The city has a plan to stop the violence, but what really works? WBZ's Greg Jensen has part one of City Kids: Streets or Schools.
Invisible Crime; Human Trafficking in Massachusetts III
A victim of human trafficking here in Massachusetts has been telling us her story of how she escaped a life of bondage. WBZ's Lauren Oaks has part three of our series.
Invisible Crime; Human Trafficking in Massachusetts II
There are sex slaves living among us. Authorities say there are countless women in Massachusetts who are isolated and suffering. But how does human trafficking work? WBZ's Lauren Oaks takes a look in part two of our exclusive series.
Invisible Crime; Human Trafficking in Massachusetts I
An international problem hits close to home. Federal and local authorities say they're facing more cases of human trafficking, right here in Massachusetts. WBZ's Lauren Oaks has one woman's story.
Decoding the Code: Part 4
Decoding the Code: Part 3
Thomas Groome, Director of Boston College's Pastoral Institute
Decoding the Code, Part 2
Decoding the Code: Part 1
MA Native Plays Himself in "United 93" -- Part IV
In part four of this series, Medford native and 9/11 air traffic controller Ben Sliney talks a little about the film, his up-bringing, and life in the skies since the terrorist attacks.
MA Native Plays Himself in "United 93" -- Part III
In part three of this series, Medford native and 9/11 air traffic controller Ben Sliney talks about the lessons learned and the reception to the film "United 93."
MA Native Plays Himself in "United 93" -- Part II
In part two of this series, Medford native and 9/11 air traffic controller Ben Sliney talks about what it was like to be in charge of the tower that day.
MA Native Plays Himself in "United 93" -- Part I
The film "United 93" features a number of actual air traffic controllers who play themselves. Ben Sliney is one of them. He was the man who grounded all planes on 9/11. For all four parts of his interview with WBZ's entertainment reporters, visit "Speci
James Brady Speaks to CBS News About Being Shot 25 Years Ago.
March 30 is the 25th anniversary of the day President Ronald Reagan and three other men were shot in Washington, DC. CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante reports on Jim Brady and his wife Sarah.
Former President Bush Recalls Reagan's Assassination Attempt
March 30 is the 25th anniversary of the day President Ronald Reagan and three others were shot in Washington, D.C. CBS News White House Correspondent recently spoke about that horrible day with the man who was a heartbeat away from the presidency, GeorgeH
History of Boston Cardinals with Thomas O'Connor Author of "Boston Catholics"
Boston College professor and author Thomas O'Connor looks back at the history of Boston's cardinals.
Cardinal Law Profile
Bernard Cardinal Law resigned after revelation of the abuse of children in the Boston Archdiocese and amid criticism of his handling of the scandal. At the same time, he still enjoys stature at the vatican. WBZ's Lana Jones takes a look at his tenure here
O'Malley Speaks With WBZ Part III
In this third part of Lana Jones' interview with Cardinal Designate Sean O'Malley, the Archbishop talks about Catholic Schools.
O'Malley Speaks With WBZ Part II
In part II of Lana Jones' interview with Cardinal-Designate, Sean O'Malley talks about the crisis of closures in the Archdiocese.
Soon-To-Be Cardinal Speaks With WBZ Part I
W-B-Z's Lana Jones sits down with Cardinal-Designate Sean O'Malley in Rome in this three part series on issues in the Boston Church.
Cardinal Medeiros Profile
As Boston Archbishop Sean O'Malley prepares to become a cardinal, WBZ's Lana Jones is profiling the Boston cardinals who came before him. Today, she introduces us to Humberto Cardinal Medeiros:
Archbishop O'Malley Looks Ahead to Friday's Consistory
Archbishop Sean O'Malley holds a news conference three days before he is elevated to Cardinal.
Cardinal Cushing Profile
As Archbishop Sean O'Malley prepares to accept his appointment as cardinal at the Vatican, WBZ's Lana Jones is taking a look at Boston's previous cardinal archbishops. Today she profiles the South Boston born and bred Cardinal Cushing:
Cardinal O'Connell Profile
Boston Archbishop Sean O\'malley is now in Rome, where he will be elevated to cardinal later in the week. It was 130 years ago that the Vatican declared Boston an archdiocese, but it wasn\'t until 1911 that Boston\'s 2nd archbishop was elevated to card
Prostitution in Boston Lures Children
Experts fighting prostitution in Boston are seeing a disturbing trend. Younger girls are being lured into the oldest profession. Wbz's Karen Twomey went out to the Grove Hall section of Roxbury, a neighborhood which is grappling with the blight of pros
Ralph Witherspoon, Witherspoon Security in Cleveland
Ralph Witherspoon, Witherspoon Security in Cleveland discusses the safety of parking garages in Boston.
Dennis Treece, Director of Security for Logan Airport
Dennis Treece, Director of Security for Logan Airport discusses security at Logan's parking garages.
Carlos Bocaccia, Director of the Boston Office of Homeland Security
Carlos Bocaccia, Director of the Boston Office of Homeland Security discusses the difficulty in protecting parking garages.
Parking Dangers Part 3
There's a part of security at Logan that doesn't grab a lot of headlines, but experts say securing parking garages at the airport are just as important as security on board a plane. WBZ's Art Cohen has part three of our special series "Parking Dangers"
Parking Dangers Part 2
Parking garages in Boston present significant security risks. In part two of this WBZ NEWSRADIO 1030 special report, Art Cohen examines what can be done to protect public garages from terrorists.
Parking Dangers: Safety of Parking Garages Questioned
While security is questioned at the nation's seaports, there is another area not receiving the attention experts say it deserves. All this week a WBZ NEWSRADIO 1030 special report focuses on security in parking garages.
Public Parking Garages: Difficult to Protect
While security is questioned at the nation's seaports, there is another area not receiving the attention experts say it deserves. All this week a WBZ NEWSRADIO 1030 special report focuses on security in parking garages. Here's Art Cohen with part one
MySpace.com Series Part 5
ABC's Alex Stone looks at rock bands seeking fame and fortune at Myspace.com
MySpace.com Series Part 4
ABC's Diedre Bryant tells about a school that has banned its students from using Myspace.com
MySpace.com Series Part 3
ABC's Louise Schiavone speaks with the parents of Myspace.com users.
MySpace.com Series Part 2
ABC's Louise Schiavone looks at the site's popularity among young people.
MySpace.com Series Part 1
ABC's Gill Gross explains what it's all about
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Cars drive in blowing snow during a storm near Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Snow moves this way - LINKS


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, Nancy Kerrigan
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.

MA mom guilty of murder in girl's fatal OD


A Massachusetts woman was convicted of second-degree murder Tuesday in the fatal prescription drug overdose of her 4-year-old daughter. Carolyn Riley, 35, was accused of overmedicating her daughter, Rebecca, on powerful drugs prescribed by a psychiatrist who diagnosed her with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder by the time she was 3.
 

Workers spent 80-plus hours a week at CT plant


Some workers building a Connecticut power plant shattered by a gas explosion had been spending more than 80 hours a week there before the blast killed five Sunday, The Associated Press has learned. One employee said workers smelled gas less than an hour beforehand and were told to open doors wider for air.

Police: NH man who took over Clinton office flees


The man who took hostages at a Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign office in 2007 cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet Tuesday, then fled, and he is considered dangerous, authorities said. Leeland Eisenberg cut off his monitor just after 10 a.m., one day after being given a "last chance" at freedom by a judge who released him despite multiple probation violations.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.  
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'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.
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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.
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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.

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