LOCAL NEWS
At-large hopefuls meet masses at Dot paradeThe 2009 Dorchester Day Parade began with Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick, followed by the wailing bagpipes of the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums. More » |
Boys learn how to lead at Hub school conferenceThe lyrics may sound tough, even individualistic - "I'm blazing like the sun, 'cause I'm number one / With my skinny jeans, rockin' with my Air Force Ones" - but they were written in a spirit of collaboration. More » |
'Sport in Society' series to come to NESN this fallFor the past 25 years, Northeastern University's Sport in Society center has worked to use sports as a tool for improving communities. After a successful test run earlier this year, the organization will bring its mission to the masses this fall using a new medium- television. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Obama seeks common cause with Muslim worldCAIRO - Invoking the Quran and his rarely used middle name, Barack Hussein Obama declared last Thursday that America has a common cause with Islam and never will be at war with the faith. More » |
WORLD NEWS
French honor D-Day vet from all-black unitROANOKE, Va. - As a soldier in World War II, William Dabney was used to the military's segregated quarters. An African American, he had no contact with his white counterparts. More » |
