LOCAL NEWS
Race division looms in Second Suffolk fightDuring her eight terms in office, state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson has often lauded the Second Suffolk District that she represents as the most diverse in the Commonwealth. More » |
Income tax question heats up as Election Day nearsWhile the presidential campaign continues to command the national spotlight, many Massachusetts residents are turning their attention to an issue that hits closer to home: whether to vote for or against repealing the state personal income tax. More » |
At food/fuel summit, tips for saving, safetyAs winter approaches, Steven Davis is faced with a tough choice. More » |
Film star, activist Louis Gossett Jr. hits the HubHollywood legend and social activist Louis Gossett Jr. dazzled attendees at last week's "Get Konnected" social networking event held at Hampshire House with his thoughts on diversity and the changing political climate in America. More » |
Mass. activists rally at Fed, protest bank bailoutHousing activists, workers' rights advocates, local union members and other unhappy Bostonians rallied last week in front of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank, calling on the nation's lawmakers to ensure that a proposed bailout of faltering Wall Street firms included aid for those in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
After debate, Obama calls McCain out of touchWASHINGTON - Democrat Barack Obama called Republican rival John McCain out of touch with middle-class Americans a day after they clashed in their first presidential debate over who could best lead the U.S. out of its financial crisis while waging wars on two fronts. More » |
Despite husband's heritage, Alaska Natives doubt PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin routinely notes her husband's Yup'ik Eskimo roots. But those connections haven't erased doubts about her in a community long slighted by the white settlers who flocked to Alaska and dominate its government. More » |
First presidential debate was a night of contrastsWASHINGTON - Liberal and Democrat vs. conservative and Republican. Taller, younger and black vs. shorter, older and white. More » |
Rep. Frank up front in U.S. financial crisisWASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Barney Frank didn't miss a beat when the topic turned to the demise of once-mighty investment banks. More » |
WORLD NEWS
PM: Zimbabwe faces humanitarian crisisHARARE, Zimbabwe - Zim?babwe's prime minister designate Morgan Tsvangirai said last Saturday that a new power-sharing government must be formed within days to avert a humanitarian crisis. More » |
Storm-battered, mud-caked Haitian city still needs aidGONAIVES, Haiti - The director of the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud last Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously complicated the country's struggle to feed itself. More » |
Zuma says South Africa can cope with upheavalJOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africa's ruling party leader Jacob Zuma began campaigning for next year's election last Saturday - two days after the party ousted his rival Thabo Mbeki from the presidency. More » |
