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
Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ
The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast lost some of its momentum this month. (Associated Press Writer, 3:09 a.m.)
Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ
The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast lost some of its momentum this month. (Associated Press Writer, 3:09 a.m.)
Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ
The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast has lost some momentum. (Associated Press Writer, 3:09 a.m.)
OTHER LOCAL HEADLINES
- NH officer dies in accident at home (AP, 11/24/09)
- Mass. Daily (AP, 11/24/09)
- Rhode Island Daily Lottery (AP, 11/24/09)
- Rhode Island Wild Money (AP, 11/24/09)
- Tri-State Weekly Grand (AP, 11/24/09)
NATION
Panel 1st up in SC Gov. Sanford impeachment debate
Gov. Mark Sanford's tearful confession that he quietly disappeared from the state for five days to rendezvous with his lover in Argentina has shattered his marriage and dimmed his once-bright political future. (Associated Press Writer, 3:12 a.m.)
Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ
The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast has lost some momentum. (Associated Press Writer, 3:11 a.m.)
OTHER NATION HEADLINES
- Shuttle Atlantis leaving space station (AP, 3:11 a.m.)
- Southern Calif. wildfire spreads amid strong winds (AP, 2:41 a.m.)
- Authorities: Hanged Ky. census worker killed self (AP, 3:12 a.m.)
- The challenge in Copenhagen: reshaping the world (AP, 12:21 a.m.)
- 2 Chicago officers punished after G-20 photo probe (AP, 12:01 a.m.)
WASHINGTON
Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops
President Barack Obama expects Americans to support more U.S. troops in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week. (AP National Security Writer, 3:11 a.m.)
Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest list
Celebrities, major Democratic fundraisers and prominent Indian businessmen were among those scoring coveted invitations to President Barack Obama's first state dinner. (Associated Press Writer, 3:11 a.m.)
OTHER WASHINGTON HEADLINES
- Evening gowns, saris at Obama's first state dinner (AP, 3:11 a.m.)
- Despite pact, few blacks at Coast Guard school (AP, 12:21 a.m.)
- Obama toasts India as state dinner begins (AP, 11/24/09)
- List of White House state dinner guests (AP, 11/24/09)
- Obama state dinner guest list touched by Hollywood (AP, 11/24/09)
WORLD
Iran's leader makes inroads in Latin America
Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won support for his country's nuclear ambitions and expanded his reach in Latin America in a three-country goodwill tour that took him to close ally Venezuela for his final stop. (Associated Press Writer, 2:21 a.m.)
Icebergs head from Antarctica for New Zealand
Ships are on alert and maritime authorities are monitoring the movements of hundreds of menacing icebergs drifting toward New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean, officials said. (Associated Press Writer, 2:21 a.m.)
OTHER WORLD HEADLINES
- German consumer confidence down (AP, 3:35 a.m.)
- Kandahar is key city in Afghan war (AP, 2:31 a.m.)
- Bomb cuts Iraqi oil pipeline deliveries to Turkey (AP, 2:15 a.m.)
- St. Vincent contemplates cutting ties with queen (AP, 2:11 a.m.)
- Death toll in China mining blast rises to 107 (AP, 2:31 a.m.)
