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Alaska Governor Palin is McCain's pick
By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff DAYTON, Ohio -- Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a dark horse candidate with little national prominence, is Republican John McCain's...
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Selectmen are seeking input from residents about whether to allow a commuter bus line to provide daily services between the center of Sherborn and the...
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Schools throughout greater Boston are raising fees for sports and other activities. While it's not a property tax increase, the school fees are yet another...
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Walking on a treadmill three times a week helped stroke survivors improve their mobility and physical conditioning but also led to a "rewiring" of the...
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Connecticut news

Bank of NY Mellon says data breach now affects 12M

The Bank of New York Mellon said Thursday that a security breach involving the loss of backup data storage tapes affects about 8 million more individuals than originally thought. (AP, 8/28/08)

Wallingford sword attack suspect pleads not guilty

A Southington teenager says he's not guilty of charges stemming from a sword attack on a Wallingford man who later died. (AP, 7:50 a.m.)

Bridgeport man accused of sexual assault of girl

A Bridgeport man is facing sexual assault charges in Fairfield, accused of assaulting a young girl over a period of five years. (AP, 8:01 a.m.)

Man pinned under cargo elevator in Milford

Milford officials say a 29-year-old man has been hospitalized for traumatic injuries after he was pinned under a 1,000-pound freight elevator. (AP, 8:13 a.m.)

Real estate agent accused of food, change thefts

Monroe police have arrested a real estate agent accused of stealing change from a home she's trying to sell. (AP, 8:31 a.m.)

McCain picks Alaska gov as running mate.

John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate on Friday in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention. (AP, 11:35 a.m.)

Labor board says Foxwoods retaliated against union

The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint alleging Foxwoods Resort Casino broke the law by retaliating against a new union and refusing to bargain in good faith. (AP, 4:25 p.m.)

McCain taps Alaska governor for VP

John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate on Friday in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention. (AP, 11:57 a.m.)

Conn. teen pleads guilty in baby drowning

A Danbury teenager has pleaded guilty and agreed to an 18-year prison sentence for drowning her baby in a toilet just moments after it was born in late 2006. (AP, 2:08 p.m.)

Play 3 Day

The winning combination picked Friday in the Connecticut State Lottery's "Play 3 Day" drawing was: (AP, 2:21 p.m.)

Play 4 Day

The winning combination picked Friday in the Connecticut State Lottery's "Play 4 Day" drawing was: (AP, 2:21 p.m.)

Health plan adds providers

Gov. M. Jodi Rell says 13 community health centers are now signed up as health care providers in the state's Charter Oak Health Care Plan network. (AP, 5:45 p.m.)