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Be Happy, Pass It On
BOSTON (December 05, 2008) Straight from a decades-old heart study, a new survey finds that happiness can set off a chain reaction.
Gun Club, Police Chief Indicted In Boy's Uzi Death
AMHERST, Mass. (December 05, 2008) A grand jury has indicted a club and three people who took part in a gun show in Westfield, where an 8-year-old accidentally shot and killed himself.
Judge Postpones Sentencing Ex-FBI Agent Connolly
MIAMI (December 04, 2008) A Miami judge has postponed sentencing for former FBI agent John Connolly, who denies any role in the 1982 slaying of a Miami gambling executive. Connolly faces up to life in prison.
Mass. Lawmakers Wary Of Turnpike Privitization
BOSTON (December 04, 2008) Many state lawmakers say they're skeptical of the idea of privatizing the Massachusetts Turnpike..
Celtics Win 10th In A Row
BOSTON (December 04, 2008) The Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 114-96 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight victory.
Fed Report: Local Business Leaders 'Downbeat'
BOSTON (December 04, 2008) The latest "Beige Book" from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reveals business leaders are getting gloomy about the economy.
John Connolly, seen here during court testimony in October, is convicted of second-degree murder. (AP)Convicted Agent Connolly Concedes Nothing, Denies Everything
BOSTON (December 04, 2008) For the first time since his arrest in 1999, convicted murderer John Connolly speaks publicly -- about what has been called one of the greatest scandals in law enforcement history.
Lawmakers Consider Privatizing Mass. Turnpike
BOSTON (December 03, 2008) State lawmakers meet today to consider privatizing the Massachusetts Turnpike, as an alternative to Governor Patrick's proposed toll hikes or a state gas tax increase.
Children May Take Unsafe Amounts Of Adult Medicines
BOSTON (December 03, 2008) Children may be taking more cough and cold medicines than is safe for them, despite recent efforts to remove potentially dangerous drugs from the market.
New England Auto Show Opens Amid Industry Turmoil
BOSTON (December 03, 2008) The New England Auto Show opens today amid turmoil in the domestic automobile industry.
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick (center) speaks with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (second from right) at the meeting of the National GovernorsGov. Patrick: I Don't Want To Make 'False Promises'
BOSTON, Mass. (December 03, 2008) Governor Deval Patrick joins us to talk about President-elect Barack Obama's plan to help the states deal with a floundering economy and looming deficits.
(Photo: Leo Reynolds/Flickr)Carroll: Explosion of Blank-Words
BOSTON, Mass. (December 03, 2008) Our media analyst has a few choice words about the explosion of words the media now identify with just a first letter. He thinks it's "D-word for dopey."
Mass. Pike toll plaza. (Photo: Flickr/freakapotimus)Analysis: The Future Of The Mass. Turnpike
BOSTON, Mass. (December 03, 2008) Amidst the debate over what Massachusetts should do about its turnpike costs and Big Dig debt, we compare it with similar toll roads outside the Bay State.
Eugene Drucker (Photo: Mitch Jenkins)Violinist Pens Tale Of Fellow Musician In Hard Times
BOSTON (December 03, 2008) Violinist Eugene Drucker, of the Emerson String Quartet, turns his hand to fiction, in a book about a violinist forced to play for prisoners during the Holocaust.
Patrick Joins Governors In Meeting With President-Elect
BOSTON (December 02, 2008) Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will be among governors pushing for federal help in a meeting today with President-elect Obama.
Pierce Propels Celtics Past Magic
BOSTON (December 02, 2008) Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth straight victory, 107-88 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (left) is presented with an honorary Harvard degree by the universityHarvard Honors Sen. Kennedy
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (December 02, 2008) Harvard awards an honorary doctorate to Senator Edward Kennedy, in honor of his decades in public service.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, at the conclusion of a special convocation held to present him with an honorary degree at Harvard University Monday evening. (AP Photo)Sen. Kennedy's Speech at Harvard
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (December 01, 2008) Harvard University has awarded an honorary degree to Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy. Listen to his speech in its entirety.
"Neighbors Helping Neighbors" organizer Karen O'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' In Dedham
DEDHAM, Mass. (December 02, 2008) Amid a foreclosure surge in Dedham, town and church officials collaborate on a new program, called "Neighbors Helping Neighbors."
Gov. Patrick Chooses SJC Justice
BOSTON (December 01, 2008) Governor Deval Patrick has chosen Superior Court Judge Ralph Gants to fill a vacancy on the state's highest court.
Bob Kountz and Nillie Escobar at the Downtown Crossing Red Kettle (Photo: Sarah Bush)Bellringers Toll Early Giving
BOSTON (December 02, 2008) As the Salvation Army launches its annual "Red Kettle" campaign earlier than usual, we visit Downtown Crossing to find out how the slumping economy might affect donations to the bell-ringers.
Workers assemble the Talon Robot at QinetiQ Foster Miller in Waltham. (Photo: Monica Brady-Myerov)Fears For State's Robotics Industry
BOSTON, Mass. (December 01, 2008) As Massachusetts leads the nation in robot production, industry leaders say the government here should invest in fighting competition from other states.
Steelers Top-Ranked Defense Stifles Patriots 33-10
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (December 01, 2008) The Steelers held New England to 267 yards to beat the Patriots 33-10 on a cold, rainy Sunday.
Arun Shanbhag, from the window of his parentsArlington Doctor A Witness To Mumbai Terror Attacks
BOSTON, Mass. (December 01, 2008) A conversation with a Harvard medical professor who has been blogging, sending twitter messages and posting photos from Mumbai.
Brockton Couple Survives Taj Ordeal
BOSTON (November 29, 2008) Willy and Gerrie Stadelmann of Brockton hid in their room at the Taj Mahal hotel for 16 hours until they were rescued.
FBI Expands Probe Of Former Mass. Sen. Wilkerson
BOSTON (November 28, 2008) The FBI has subpoenaed records from a chain of check-cashing stores in Boston, as part of its on-going investigation of public corruption charges against former state Senator Dianne Wilkerson.
Bill LittlefieldLittlefield: Giving Thanks
BOSTON, Mass. (November 27, 2008) On this day of giving thanks, WBUR's Bill Littlefield plants his tongue firmly in cheek, as he finds a few sports-related reasons to be thankful.
"Urban Nutcracker" is in its 8th year. (Photo by Petr Metlicka)Holiday Shows Play Leading Role
BOSTON, Mass. (November 28, 2008) It's that time of year when Boston stages light up with holiday shows. We look at their role in the city's theater scene, now and throughout the year
Derry Woodhouse (left) as Lockhart and Billy Meleady as Sharky (right) in "The Seafarer." (Photo: Mike Lovett)Review: "The Seafarer"
BOSTON, Mass. (November 28, 2008) After a wave of success on Broadway, "The Seafarer" sails to the stage in Boston. We'll have a review.
Workers assemble the Talon Robot at QinetiQ Foster Miller in Waltham. (Photo: Monica Brady-Myerov)Fears For State's Robotics Industry
BOSTON, Mass. (December 01, 2008) As Massachusetts leads the nation in robot production, industry leaders say the government here should invest in fighting competition from other states.
(AP Photo)Economy Darkens "Black Friday"
BOSTON, Mass. (November 28, 2008) On "Black Friday," a retail expert forecasts how the harsh economy is likely to affect the holiday shopping climate.
Priest In Boston Clergy Scandal Denied New Trial
BOSTON (November 27, 2008) One of the central figures in Boston's clergy sex abuse scandal has lost his bid for a new trial when a judge ruled a victim's repressed memories were rightly used against the defrocked priest.
Father Of Missing Boy Confesses, Police Skeptical
MIDDLETON (November 27, 2008) Police and prosecutors say they're skeptical of a confession by the Lynn father of a missing five-year-old boy. He says he killed the boy three months ago.


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