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War council No. 9 on Afghanistan
President Obama isn't expected to announce his decision on Afghanistan until after Thanksgiving. But that doesn't mean the choice won't be weighing on him heavily...
Canton volleyball team finds inspiration in Molly’s story
One senior captain, outside hitter Allie Jones, left the match with an ankle injury. The other, setter Colleen Healey, was hobbling on her ankle too...
Introducing Budget Blues, a new blog
We're launching a new blog, Budget Blues, to cover the financial struggles facing Massachusetts communities and their tax payers. We'll write about property tax overrides,...
Today's health and science: mammography questions and answers, compassionate caregiver, eating quickly, sunscreen reminders, 'bad' cholesterol; optogenetics, heart pumps, environmentally friendly lights
In G Health: Stop breast self-exams? No mammograms until 50? Even the experts are confused about the new guidelines. Dr. Amy N. Ship, whose sons...
LOCAL NEWS
Rescuers search RI waters for missing clammer
Rescuers are searching upper Narragansett Bay for a clammer reported missing. Coast Guard officials said Monday they are looking for a boat between Rocky Point off Warwick and Quonset Point in North Kingstown. (AP, 5:19 p.m.)
Maine dismisses solar firm's plan
Maine utility regulators have dismissed a petition by a solar-power firm to become an electric transmission utility. (AP, 5:09 p.m.)
Conn. man accused of $20M investment fraud
Authorities say a Wethersfield man is charged with running a 12-year scheme that defrauded investors of more than $20 million. (AP, 4:49 p.m.)
OTHER LOCAL HEADLINES
- Rescuers search RI waters for missing clammer (AP, 5:19 p.m.)
- Maine dismisses solar firm's plan (AP, 5:09 p.m.)
- Conn. man accused of $20M investment fraud (AP, 4:49 p.m.)
- Conn. man accused of $20M investment fraud (AP, 4:49 p.m.)
- Bloomfield superintendent honored (AP, 4:29 p.m.)
NATION
Police: RI teen skipped school, robbed bank
Police say a 17-year-old Warwick boy who skipped school to rob a bank has been arrested after leaving fingerprints on the threatening note he passed to the teller. Warwick police Capt. Sean Collins said the boy handed a note riddled with misspellings to a teller Thursday, demanding money or "everyone will be shot." (AP, 4:21 p.m.)
Me-OW! Cat survives Illinois outage-causing run-in
A cat went from meow to ow when officials say it accidentally made contact with a substation's fuse, causing an outage to about 1,500 homes and businesses in southwestern Illinois. The feline apparently survived the encounter early Monday in the Greene County city of Carrollton. (AP, 4:11 p.m.)
OTHER NATION HEADLINES
- DC agrees to $13M settlement over protest arrests (AP, 4:51 p.m.)
- UN concerned at how Tamils are being returned (AP, 4:51 p.m.)
- Alleged Hawaii spy found competent to stand trial (AP, 4:41 p.m.)
- No DUI charge for John Kerry's daughter (AP, 4:31 p.m.)
- Charges unsealed in missing Somalis terror probe (AP, 5:41 p.m.)
WASHINGTON
IED riddle tougher in Afghanistan
A senior Pentagon official says that preventing roadside bombs from killing troops has proven to be tougher in Afghanistan than in Iraq because of the austere conditions there. (Associated Press Writer, 3:21 p.m.)
AP sources: New charges in Somali terror case
Federal authorities are due to unseal charges against eight new suspects in a long-running probe of young men who left the United States to fight in Somalia. (Associated Press Writer, 3:51 p.m.)
OTHER WASHINGTON HEADLINES
- More anti-gay, religious-motivated crimes reported (AP, 3:21 p.m.)
- For Reid, Dodd, clout on big issues cuts both ways (AP, 5:31 p.m.)
- Pentagon: Fort Hood review due Jan. 15 (AP, 12:52 p.m.)
- Obama to honor young inventors at science fair (AP, 1:41 p.m.)
- Clinton says Iraqi election might be delayed (AP, 12:31 p.m.)
WORLD
AP Enterprise: Bullet tears open Somali boy's face
The bullet hit mother and son as they walked through Somalia's capital. She felt a sharp pain in her palm. Then she saw her 8-year-old: The bullet tore through his cheekbones, nose and mouth. Blood gushed down to his waist. (Associated Press Writers, 5:41 p.m.)
TV: Israel proposing 10-month settlement freeze
Israel TV reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proposing a 10-month freeze in construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank. (AP, 4:11 p.m.)
OTHER WORLD HEADLINES
- Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 years (AP, 5:31 p.m.)
- Argentina's president urges Middle East peace (AP, 3:21 p.m.)
- Slight rise in construction cost of London Games (AP, 2:50 p.m.)
- Formerly conjoined twins leave intensive care (AP, 1:51 p.m.)
- UK begins inquiry on Iraq war (AP, 1:41 p.m.)
