LOCAL NEWS
Malcolm: The Boston yearsAfter a long trip from Michigan, the red-haired teenager stepped down from the Greyhound bus, starting his walk into history with those first steps at the terminal at Park Square in Boston. More » |
Nubia museum head links Boston, EgyptASWAN, Egypt - The Nubia Museum sits on a hill just up from the floating line of cruise ships moored on the Nile River. More » |
Dudley site 'demolition' next step in renewal planDevelopment in Dudley Square received a huge jolt last week as Mayor Thomas M. Menino presided over a ceremonial demolition of a portion of the site that once housed the historic Ferdinand furniture building. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
In Conn., prep school dream nearing realityHARTFORD, Conn. - From the basement of the Hartford YWCA on the corner of Broad Street and Farmington Avenue, Patrick R. Moore has a vision. More » |
Obama attacks, links McCain to Bush economic policiesGRESHAM, Ore. - After challenging John McCain on foreign policy, Democrat Barack Obama fired off a new broadside linking the likely Republican nominee with President George W. Bush's unpopular economic policies, a tactic he is likely to rely on as part of his general election strategy. More » |
Former news exec Jealous, 35, chosen to head NAACPBALTIMORE - The NAACP board of directors has chosen Ben Jealous, a 35-year-old former news executive and lifelong activist, as the organization's next president and the youngest in its 99-year history. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Kenya farmers don't see profit in high food pricesNDEFFO, Kenya - Sam Maina's corn plants should be as tall as his hoe, well over the head of his 3-year-old son. More » |
Zimbabwe opposition: Military plotting to kill leaderNAIROBI, Kenya - Zimbabwe's opposition party on Monday accused the country's military of plotting to assassinate presidential candidate Morgan Tsvangirai using snipers. More » |