TSM Staff
Jordan: Syria Refugee Influx Surges Nearly Tenfold
A Jordanian official says the number of Syrian refugees crossing into the kingdom has jumped nearly tenfold last week to an average of 900 people per day, its highest level in months.
Officials: Embers a Problem In NJ Boardwalk Fire
About 100 firefighters are on the boardwalk in two Jersey shore towns trying to control hot spots after a boardwalk rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy was reduced to smoldering remains by a fire.
Quincy Store Owner Pleads Guilty to Welfare Fraud
A Quincy store owner has been sentenced to 2 ½ years in jail after pleading guilty to a welfare fraud scheme in which he exchanged food stamps for cash.
Yankees Hit 2 HRs In 6-5 Win Over Sinking Orioles
Brendan Ryan scored the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning on a wild pitch by Jim Johnson, and the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 Thursday night after blowing a four-run lead.
Irish, Boilers Using Rivalry as Proving Ground
Purdue and Notre Dame are both looking for answers.
They want more consistency out of their quarterbacks. They want to finish drives with touchdowns, not field goals. And, of course, they're both trying to creep over the .500 mark after starting 1-1...
First Lady Wants People to Drink More Plain Water
Michelle Obama has pushed America to eat healthier and to exercise more. Now she says we should "drink up" too. As in plain water. And as in more of it.
Putin Pleads for Caution on Syria, Calls US Military Interventions ‘Alarming’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says U.S. military intervention in other countries' internal conflicts has become alarming commonplace and he's calling for caution in dealing with Syria.
Consistent Bruins Open Camp With Familiar Cast
The Boston Bruins have opened training camp less than three months after nearly winning their second Stanley Cup in three years.
Amherst Schools Closed Because of Slick Floors
A Massachusetts school district has canceled classes for the day because floors are too slippery.
Neymar Leads Brazil Past Portugal
Thiago Silva and Neymar scored first-half goals to propel Brazil to a 3-1 victory over Portugal in a friendly match before 62,310 at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night.