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Front Page - 2008-05-15

As Clinton fades, Obama begins to ready for race against McCain

BEND, Ore. - Barack Obama began sketching the outlines of his expected presidential contest against Republican John McCain, saying the fall election will be more about specific plans and priorities than about questions of political ideology or patriotism. More »

New Northeastern program to tackle urban health issues

In an ambitious move, Northeastern University recently announced plans to launch a master's degree in public health (MPH) program in urban health next fall, the first such program at any New England college. More »

Hub hospital workers rally behind union effort

Backed by the loud, brash Irish punk rock music of The Dropkick Murphys, hundreds packed a closed-off Avenue Louis Pasteur in the Longwood Medical Area last Thursday at a rally supporting efforts to unionize city hospital workers. More »


NYPD disciplines white cop who stopped black superior

NEW YORK - A white police officer was disciplined for acting "in a discourteous manner" when he confronted a black motorist who turned out to be one of the highest-ranking commanders in the New York City Police Department, an agency spokesman said last Saturday. More »

New NFL goal: Longer lives for its players

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Retired NFL players arrived in shifts last Thursday at Health Force Partners, participating in what might best be described as a medical minicamp, all hoping to make the cut. More »