LOCAL NEWS
Mass. Muslims fire back at Cahill over commentsMuslim leaders in Massachusetts fired back Friday at gubernatorial candidate Tim Cahill, who they accused of making "bigoted" statements after Gov. Deval Patrick met with members of the Muslim community. More » |
Unsure future for illegal immigrant plan in Mass.BOSTON - A measure intended to crack down on illegal immigrants faces an uncertain future on Beacon Hill after being approved by the Massachusetts Senate. More » |
A calling to teachLike mother like daughter. A high value was placed on children and education in Bessie Tartt Wilson's home. She opened her first childcare center in 1946 to help serve working families in Roxbury. More » |
Celtics' solid subs could be key in NBA finals against L.A.When Paul Pierce and Boston's other starters need a rest in the NBA finals, they can watch their replacements with confidence. More » |
Staying the courseAs a small business owner, Alexis Brooks doesn't waste a lot of time when asked about the recent economy. "We've been through hell," she says. Brooks is not exaggerating. More » |
How are minority businesses doing in the recession?Economists have long defined a recession as two successive quarterly declines in real gross domestic product (GDP). GDP represents the total dollar value of all final goods and services produced in the economy. Final goods and services are things that are sold directly to businesses, individuals and governments, and are not for resale. More » |
Banner Biz Q&AAs CEO of Interise, J. Jean Horstman is on a mission to develop small businesses in inner city communities. In this interview, she talks about the nuts and bolts of growing a company. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Howard Univ. plays role in mystery of 1940 prizeWASHINGTON - After winning the 2010 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Mo'Nique noted that she was wearing a royal blue dress, along with a gardenia in her hair, because that's what Hattie McDaniel wore 70 years earlier, when she became the first African American to receive an Academy Award. More » |
Interracial marriage still on the rise, but not as fastWASHINGTON - Melting pot or racial divide? The growth of interracial marriages is slowing among U.S.-born Hispanics and Asians. Still, blacks are substantially more likely than before to marry whites. More » |
Spill grew, BP's credibility faded - and Obama takes chargeAt nearly every step since the Deepwater Horizon exploded more than a month ago, causing the worst oil spill in U.S. history, rig operator BP PLC has downplayed the severity of the catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico. More » |
Immigration law prompts group to move conventionPHOENIX - Arizona's new immigration has led a minority suppliers group to move its convention from Phoenix to Florida, joining several out-of-town groups that have canceled meetings here as part of the backlash against the law. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Jamaica police vow to catch reputed drug lordKINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's top cop insisted Friday security forces will capture a reputed underworld boss who escaped a bloody, four-day assault on his slum stronghold, while more people in the battle zone said innocents died during the fighting. More » |
No shelter from the storm for Haiti quake victimsPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A hurricane season predicted to be one of the wettest on record opens Tuesday in the Caribbean, where hundreds of thousands of Haitian earthquake victims have only tarps or fraying tents to protect them in a major storm. More » |
