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Panel Says Bio, Nuke Attack Likely By 2013

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 22:03:13 EST

The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission.

Teen Mom Charged With Murdering Son, 1

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:36:23 EST

Authorities have arrested and charged a 16-year-old mother with murder following the death of her 1-year-old son in Worcester.

Pierce's 17 Points In 3rd Helps Boston Pull Away

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 06:25:08 EST

Paul Pierce scores 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth straight win.

Sox Offer Arbitration To Varitek, Byrd

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:41:06 EST

The Boston Red Sox have offered salary arbitration to free agent catcher Jason Varitek and righthanded pitcher Paul Byrd.

1 In 5 Adults Has Personality Disorder

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:51:36 EST

Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, a new study says.

Husband Reveals How Tina Fey Got Scar

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:43:31 EST

Tina Fey's husband tells Vanity Fair how the former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" star got the facial scar that has been a mystery to her fans for years.

Pedophile Priest Killer Claims He Was Beaten

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 06:46:52 EST

The man convicted of killing convicted pedophile ex-priest John Geoghan claims he was taken out of his cell and beaten by three prison guards on Halloween night.

Woman Struck By MBTA Bus Awarded Millions

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:43:50 EST

A Boston woman who lost a leg when she was struck by a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority was awarded millions by a Suffolk Superior Court jury Monday.

Hub Man Launches 'Pike Toll Hikes Protest

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:39:36 EST

A plan to raise tolls on state highways is not sitting well with many drivers, but now one man is doing something about it. He's trying to launch a statewide protest.

Horse Farm Murderer Moved To Mass. Prison

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 06:54:59 EST

New Hampshire corrections officials say convicted murderer Sheila LaBarre has been transferred to a Massachusetts prison.

Man Dies Trying To Steal Flat-Screen TV

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:05:50 EST

A convicted thief has died while trying to steal a flat-screen television from an East Providence apartment complex.

Burned Kitten Found On Street

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:43:40 EST

Police and animal welfare officials say an injured kitten found on a Springfield street was intentionally set on fire.