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Mass. House Orders Staff, Not Member, Furloughs

Published November 20, 2009

House leaders are ordering their staff members to take five furlough days, although lawmakers won’t have to take them themselves.

Harvard Looks To Reduce Professor Ranks

Published November 20, 2009

The dean of Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences said he will reduce the number of professors to help balance a $110 million deficit.

Bergeron’s Shootout Goal Gives Bruins 4-3 Win

Published November 20, 2009
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ATLANTA — Patrice Bergeron had the only goal of the shootout after Michael Ryder scored twice in regulation, lifting Boston to a 4-3 victory over Atlanta that snapped the Thrashers’ four-game winning streak Thursday night.

Oprah Winfrey To Announce Show Will End In 2011

Published November 19, 2009
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CHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey’s production company says Winfrey will announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air.

Afghan President Sworn In To Second 5-Year Term

Published November 19, 2009
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KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai promised Thursday to prosecute corrupt officials and end a culture of impunity in an inauguration speech made under intense international pressure that he shed the cronyism and graft that marked his first term.

Celtics Rebound With 109-95 Win Over Warriors

Published November 19, 2009
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Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third and the Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

5th Arrest Announced In Mont Vernon Case

Published November 18, 2009

CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says another arrest has been made in connection with a home invasion resulting in the death of a Mont Vernon woman.

Congressmen Offer Support For UMass Law School

Published November 18, 2009

BOSTON — Sen. John Kerry and Reps. Barney Frank and James McGovern wrote a letter to Gov. Deval Patrick saying a public law school “will be another example of how this university strategically helps our region.”

Patrick Rebuffed In Request For Education Bill Action

Published November 18, 2009

BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick urged the Massachusetts Legislature on Wednesday to suspend its rules and stay in session as long as needed to pass an education-overhaul bill, but the House speaker balked.

Somali Pirates Attack Maersk Alabama A Second Time

Published November 18, 2009
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday for the second time in seven months, though private guards on board the U.S.-flagged ship repelled the attack with gunfire and a high-decibel noise device. Again, a Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduate was involved.

Iraq’s Sunni VP Vetoes Parts Of Election Law

Published November 18, 2009

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Sunni Arab vice president on Wednesday vetoed part of a key election law, throwing national polls slated for January and a planned U.S. troop drawdown into question.

A Great Wall: Obama Tours China’s Iconic Site

Published November 18, 2009
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BEIJING — “It’s magical,” President Obama said as he wrapped up his visit to China. “It reminds you of the sweep of history and our time here on earth is not that long. We better make the best of it.”

Obama, Hu Vow Cooperation But Produce Few Deals

Published November 17, 2009
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BEIJING — President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao promised a determined, joint effort to tackle climate change, nuclear disarmament and other global troubles yet emerged from their first full-blown summit Tuesday with scant progress beyond goodwill.

Moulson Scores Twice In Isles’ 4-1 Win Over Bruins

Published November 17, 2009
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BOSTON — Moulson scored twice — and was temporarily credited with a third — on Monday night to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.

New Advice: Skip Mammograms In 40s, Start At 50

Published November 16, 2009

NEW YORK — Most women don’t need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday. It’s a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society’s long-standing position.

Frank Floats Loan Plan For Unemployed Homeowners

Published November 16, 2009

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Rep. Barney Frank said Monday he is pushing a proposal to use some of the interest the government collects from the financial industry bailout to give loans to unemployed homeowners struggling to pay the mortgage.

Mass. Auditor DeNucci Opts Against Re-Election Bid

Published November 16, 2009

State Auditor Joseph DeNucci says he’s leaving public office with a sense of accomplishment, saying he tried to stay true to his goal of being an “watchdog for the underdog.”

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off On Supply Mission

Published November 16, 2009
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Atlantis rocketed into orbit Monday with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the International Space Station.

Pats Support Belichick’s Gamble In Loss To Colts

Published November 16, 2009
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BOSTON — New England’s players firmly stand behind coach Bill Belichick’s costly gamble.

Mass. Senator Driven Home By Police Before Hit-And-Run

Published November 16, 2009

BOSTON — Cambridge police gave state Sen. Anthony Galluccio a ride home because they were worried he was too drunk to drive about 13 hours before Galluccio was involved in a hit-and-run accident last month.

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