Blogs
Obama's first state dinner
In the overheated political culture of Washington, it's the hottest ticket in the nation's capital -- an invite to President Obama's first state dinner tonight....
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,...
Chronic pain linked to greater risk of falls in older people
Chronic pain is a common companion of old age. A new Boston study suggests that people who suffer chronic pain may be at higher risk...
LOCAL NEWS
Vail bar shooting suspect charged with murder
A man accused of killing a man and wounding three others after he was escorted out of a bar in Vail has been charged with first-degree murder. (AP, 9:19 p.m.)
NH Guard unit to be deployed in Afghanistan
Members of the New Hampshire Army National Guard head out next week for a deployment which will include a tour of duty in Afghanistan. (AP, 8:29 p.m.)
NH officer dies in accident at home
Town officials in Bow say a police officer was killed in an accident at his home in Epsom. (AP, 8:19 p.m.)
OTHER LOCAL HEADLINES
- Rhode Island Daily Lottery (AP, 7:49 p.m.)
- Rhode Island Wild Money (AP, 7:49 p.m.)
- Tri-State Weekly Grand (AP, 7:29 p.m.)
- Tri-State Weekly Grand (AP, 7:29 p.m.)
- Tri-State Weekly Grand (AP, 7:29 p.m.)
NATION
US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 845
As of Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at least 845 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST. (AP, 9:12 p.m.)
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,365
As of Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at least 4,365 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. (AP, 9:12 p.m.)
OTHER NATION HEADLINES
- Georgia church robber: 'Sorry but I'm poor' (AP, 8:21 p.m.)
- Diocese in Alaska agrees to $10M abuse settlement (AP, 9:23 p.m.)
- Off-reservation Indian gambling raises concerns (AP, 7:22 p.m.)
- Ill. Democrats: Keeping Obama Senate seat not easy (AP, 6:55 p.m.)
- Jordanian faces June trial in alleged Dallas plot (AP, 6:21 p.m.)
WASHINGTON
List of White House state dinner guests
The list of expected guests for President Barack Obama's first White House state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, as provided by the White House. (AP, 9:01 p.m.)
Obama state dinner guest list touched by Hollywood
Hollywood A-listers are coming out in force for President Barack Obama's state dinner for India. (AP, 6:31 p.m.)
OTHER WASHINGTON HEADLINES
- Feds: Phila. plot to buy weapons for Hezbollah (AP, 6:31 p.m.)
- GOP opens probe into climate science e-mails (AP, 5:51 p.m.)
- Eligible people receiving food stamps by state (AP, 5:32 p.m.)
- Obamas welcome guests with curry at state dinner (AP, 8:51 p.m.)
- Obama administration will not sign land mine ban (AP, 6:11 p.m.)
WORLD
New blackout hits Rio's glitzy beach neighborhoods
Rio de Janeiro's posh beach neighborhoods lost power for hours in sweltering summer weather Tuesday, prompting restaurants to toss out spoiled food and business owners to send employees home. (Associated Press Writer, 8:21 p.m.)
Comatose for 23 years, Belgian feels reborn
Helped by a therapist, Rom Houben's outstretched finger tapped with surprising speed on a computer touchscreen, spelling out how he felt "alone, lonely, frustrated" in the 23 years he was trapped inside a paralyzed body. (Associated Press Writer, 6:41 p.m.)
OTHER WORLD HEADLINES
- NIreland: 2 charged with attack on police (AP, 6:51 p.m.)
- Astronaut says Mexico needs its own space program (AP, 5:31 p.m.)
- Iran's leader gets backing in friendly Bolivia (AP, 4:02 p.m.)
- Russia revises gas deal with strggling Ukraine (AP, 3:30 p.m.)
- Report: Iran lifts ban on popular newspaper (AP, 2:31 p.m.)
