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Front Page - 2008-05-01

NYPD officers cleared in Bell death, Sharpton blasts judge

NEW YORK - The police officers wept in joy and choked up with emotion after hearing that they had been acquitted in the 50-shot killing of an unarmed man on his wedding day. More »

City to boost biz deals for minorities, women

With little fanfare, Mayor Thomas M. Menino recently took a small step forward in his attempt to increase city business with minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs). More »

Skycaps sue airlines over baggage fee, claim tips lost

Following a jury's award of more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines by skycaps who claim they lost tips when the carriers began charging a $2 fee for checking bags at the curb. More »


Youth-painted 'peace doves' take flight in Hub

As a spate of recent shootings has many fearing a bloody summer in Boston, anti-violence activists are renewing their efforts to push for peace. More »

Kellogg introduced as new UMass b-ball coach

AMHERST - Derek Kellogg, who played on four Atlantic 10 championship teams at Massachusetts in the 1990s, was formally introduced as his alma mater's head coach last Wednesday. More »

Diabetes before motherhood on the rise, Calif. study shows

LOS ANGELES - The number of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes has more than doubled in seven years, a California study found - a troubling trend that means health risks for both mothers and newborns. More »