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AM Briefing: Adelson Won't Pursue Mass. Casino; Celtics Win Game 5

Good morning. Top local stories and what we’re watching this Tuesday:

-- Billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who's originally from Boston, has said he won't pursue one of Massachusetts' casino licenses. [Boston Globe]

-- Massachusetts home prices and sales rose last month, according to two reports.

-- Portland police are continuing their search for a missing Harvard Business School student. [Portland Press Herald]

-- Boston officials today will release proposed changes to school bus routes in an effort to avoid the delays that plagued the early months of this school year. [Globe]

-- The local district attorney has said the case against an accused Northampton arsonist will continue, despite the state's highest court tossing his confession. [Springfield Republican]

-- Rhode Island officials have said Curt Schilling laid off some workers at his 38 Studios in order to make payroll. [FOX-TV]

Sports:

-- Powered by forward Brandon Bass, the Celtics took Game 5 of their series against the 76ers.

-- With a win, the Red Sox pulled to .500 for the first time since April 30.

This program aired on May 22, 2012. The audio for this program is not available.

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