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Poll: Republican Gabriel Gomez is nearly tied with Democrat Edward Markey in US Senate race
Gabriel E. Gomez, the Republican nominee for US Senate in Massachusetts, is nearly tied with his Democratic opponent, US Representative Edward J. Markey, according to a poll released Friday. Gomez, who scored an upset victory over two rivals in the Republican primary on Tuesday, has the support of 40 percent of likely voters in the June 25 general election, compared to 44 percent for Markey, according to the survey by Public Policy Polling.
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Beth Israel Deaconess, Cambridge Health Alliance form partnership
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a downtown Boston hospital aggressively courting health providers in the suburbs, has formed a partner ...
The Big Picture
Daily Life: April 2013

Articles of Faith

Religious leaders working on interfaith service
Religious leaders are working with the governor's office to develop Thursday morning's interfaith service in memory of the Boston Marathon bombing victims.

In the Cards

Gambling commission opens Southeastern Mass to commerical casino developers
The state gambling commission today voted 5-0 to lift the freeze on commercial casino development in Southeastern Massachusetts, and will solicit bids from gambling companies interested in competing for development rights in the region. The freeze had been established by lawmakers to give the Mashpee Wampanoag time to make progress on a tribal casino in the region.

War and Peace

Top spy orders review of intelligence prior to Boston bombing
The nation's top spy on Monday requested a broad review into "the US government's handling of intelligence information leading up to up to the Boston Marathon bombings," according to an internal memo, the latest sign that top officials are concerned that critical warning signs may have been missed that could have prevented the worst terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11.

Science in Mind

Social networks after an emergency: who did you text after the Boston Marathon bombings?
Researchers at Northeastern University are asking people to download an app that will help them understand how, exactly, we communicated and connected in the aftermath of a tragedy. Did we call the people we are in touch with most frequently, or were we flooded with voicemails and messages from people we haven't spoken to in weeks?
Winners of the 2013 New England Venture Capital Association Awards
The New England Venture Capital Association held its first-ever awards party tonight in Harvard Square. These were the winners....
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Latest AP coverage of New England

  • Celtics' comeback fades in 88-80 loss to Knicks

    BOSTON (AP) -- Kevin Garnett made his way off the court toward Boston's locker room looking straight down the entire way, not lifting his head or even a hand to the fans crowding the way and reaching for a high-five. (   05/04/2013 2:00 AM )

  • Newtown board mulls plans for Sandy Hook school

    NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) -- Newtown officials struggled Friday night to move toward a decision on what to do with the elementary school where 20 first-graders and six educators were shot to death in December, after teachers expressed grief and frustration during a closed-door session before a public meeting was held. (   05/04/2013 1:48 AM )

  • AL West blanks AL East in 4 matchups

    The American League West dominated the AL East on Friday night, not allowing a run in the four divisional matchups. (   05/04/2013 1:24 AM )

  • Red Sox lost 7-0 at Texas as Doubront struggles

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Boston Red Sox starter Felix Doubront seemingly had no problem getting the first two outs against the Texas Rangers. (   05/04/2013 12:45 AM )

  • Framingham actor uses burly build to win roles

    FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) -- In addition to his degree in theater studies and bass singing voice, Patrick Curran lists his 18-inch neck on his resume when applying for acting jobs. (   05/04/2013 12:26 AM )

  • Trashfinder's Ball celebrates refuse picking

    NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) -- They say one man's trash is another man's treasure, though it's not often that you see it celebrated as such. (   05/04/2013 12:26 AM )

  • Knicks hold on to beat Celtics 88-80 and advance

    BOSTON (AP) -- Twelve years without advancing in the playoffs. Two failed attempts to close out the Boston Celtics. Nineteen consecutive missed 3-pointers. (   05/03/2013 11:51 PM )

  • Rangers 7, Red Sox 0

    (   05/03/2013 11:27 PM )

  • Boston bomb suspect died of gunshots, blunt trauma

    BOSTON (AP) -- A suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings died from gunshot wounds and blunt trauma to his head and torso, a funeral director said Friday. (   05/03/2013 11:23 PM )

  • Knicks-Celtics, Box

    Anthony 7-23 6-6 21, Shumpert 6-9 2-2 17, Chandler 4-8 1-2 9, Prigioni 5-9 0-0 14, Felton 5-14 1-2 11, Smith 5-13 2-2 13, Martin 1-2 1-2 3, Kidd 0-1 0-0 0, Camby 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-79 13-16 88. (   05/03/2013 10:07 PM )

  • Newtown board mulls plans for Sandy Hook school

    NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) -- Town officials met Friday night to discuss whether to renovate or rebuild the elementary school where 20 first-graders and six educators were shot to death in December or build a new school nearby. (   05/03/2013 9:36 PM )

  • Death certificate: Boston bombing suspect died of gunshot wounds, blunt trauma to head, torso

    BOSTON (AP) -- Death certificate: Boston bombing suspect died of gunshot wounds, blunt trauma to head, torso. (   05/03/2013 8:00 PM )

  • Conn. board considers release of wife killer

    MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) -- A state psychiatric board heard testimony Friday on whether it should allow some limited freedom to a man who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for beating his pregnant wife to death in front of their 5-year-old son in 1998. (   05/03/2013 7:52 PM )

  • Bruins juggle defense; Leafs address problems

    BOSTON (AP) -- Claude Julien had no choice. (   05/03/2013 7:37 PM )

  • NRA official: 'Culture war' more than gun rights

    HOUSTON (AP) -- The National Rifle Association kicked off its annual convention Friday with a warning to its members they are engaged in a "culture war" that stretches beyond gun rights, further ramping up emotions surrounding the gun control debate. (   05/03/2013 6:51 PM )

  • Victorino back in Red Sox lineup

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Shane Victorino is back in the starting lineup for the Boston Red Sox. (   05/03/2013 6:17 PM )

  • Vt. sees unexpected increase in tax collections

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont lawmakers grappling with how much revenue they need to raise in the coming fiscal year got some welcome news Friday: an unexpected boost in April tax collections of nearly $27 million. (   05/03/2013 6:12 PM )

  • Mass. reports jump in April tax revenue gains

    BOSTON (AP) -- Massachusetts is reporting April tax collections that were up more than 14 percent compared with what the state took in last April. (   05/03/2013 6:02 PM )

  • In Vt. GMO labeling won't pass this year

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- With time ticking down in this year's Vermont Legislative session, it's becoming clear that lawmakers won't pass a bill requiring labels on genetically modified food before wrapping up their work for 2013. (   05/03/2013 5:45 PM )

  • Mass. Senate hopefuls battle over funding pledge

    BOSTON (AP) -- Democratic Senate hopeful Edward Markey is continuing to press Republican rival Gabriel Gomez to sign a pledge intended to discourage outside groups from pouring money into campaign ads in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate election. (   05/03/2013 5:44 PM )

  • NH fuel tanker crash kills 2

    KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire police have identified the two people killed when their vehicle collided with a fuel tanker in Keene. (   05/03/2013 5:33 PM )

  • Governor vetoes vehicle registration fee hikes

    AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that could require Maine motorists to pay higher vehicle registration fees. (   05/03/2013 5:21 PM )

  • King: New strategy needed for lone-wolf terrorists

    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The intelligence community may have to adopt new strategies to deal with so-called lone-wolf terrorists who aren't directly linked to governments or terror groups, Sen. Angus King said Friday in an interview with The Associated Press. (   05/03/2013 5:21 PM )

  • Take-back event in RI yields 2,300 pounds of drugs

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Rhode Islanders turned in 2,300 pounds of unused, expired and unwanted medications as part of an annual drug take-back event. (   05/03/2013 5:20 PM )

  • US orders new visa reviews for arriving students

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Homeland Security Department ordered border agents "effective immediately" to verify that every international student who arrives in the U.S. has a valid student visa, according to an internal memorandum obtained Friday by The Associated Press. The new procedure is the government's first security change directly related to the Boston bombings. (   05/03/2013 5:08 PM )