LOCAL NEWS
Cambridge Council to probe city copsThe Cambridge panel charged with investigating allegations of police misconduct, already subject to a review by the mayor, will come under further scrutiny from the City Council when it convenes a special meeting later this year to assess its status and effectiveness. More » |
Out front: Ayanna Pressley ready to make historyIt took a few minutes of conversation to convert Rahshawn Beaman to a supporter of Ayanna Pressley. More » |
Curious Boston pre-teen sparkles on PBS' FETCH!Bethany Owens sits in the corner of a tiny ice cream shop near her home, swinging her feet underneath the table. The back and forth motion causes her bright blue tulle skirt to rustle. On top, she wears a hot pink T-shirt and black vest, which she adjusts with fingerless gloves. More » |
Boston U professor trains scholars in Ancient ArabicBoston University professor Fallou Ngom disputes history's conclusion that none of the slaves abducted for their strong backs could read and write when they left Africa. More » |
MAMLEO gives Menino no confidence voteAn association of minority Boston Police officers announced they've taken a vote of no confidence in Mayor Thomas Menino and Police Commissioner Ed Davis, citing what they said is a lack of commitment to diversity on the police force. More » |
Supporters of foreclosure bills crowd State HouseHousing advocates and residents facing foreclosure gathered at the State House last Thursday to voice support for several bills aimed at slowing the foreclosure rate and making the process more equitable for homeowners and tenants. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Analysis: Limbaugh's words keep him from a NFL dreamRush Limbaugh getting axed from a group trying to buy an NFL team was bigger than Rush Limbaugh. More » |
Obama looking at all options for creating jobsWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is considering all options to create jobs, including another stimulus package, while trying to pull the economy out of a deep recession and deal with a record deficit, White House advisers said Sunday. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Puerto Ricans protest mass gov't layoffsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Thousands of demonstrators swarmed Puerto Rico's financial hub last Thursday, blocking highways and setting fires in the streets of the capital to protest massive layoffs of government workers. More » |
Protests evoke apartheid era in South AfricaSTANDERTON, South Africa - Protesters have barricaded a major highway with rocks and burning tires, clashing with police who fired on them with rubber bullets. Youths retaliated with slingshots and threw rocks. More » |
