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Where's The Senate?
House Speaker John Boehner says the nation is facing a budget emergency and the Senate, like the House, should be in session to help avert a government shutdown.
Boston Mayor Menino Launches Transition Blog
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is marking the final 100 days of his administration by launching a blog intended to smoothen the transition for his successor and the city.
Menino says in a video posted on the blog that went live Saturday that his team is working hard to make the transition as smooth as possible...
Aaron Hernandez Associate Indicted As Accessory
An associate of Aaron Hernandez has been indicted in Massachusetts on a charge of accessory to murder after the fact in the killing of a friend of the former New England Patriot.
Tsarnaev Lawyers Want More Time to Prepare
Attorneys for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzokhar Tsarnaev are formally asking a federal judge for more time to prepare arguments that their client shouldn't be subject to the death penalty.
Christie Plans Appeal of NJ Gay Marriage Ruling
A spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie says he will appeal a state court ruling calling for gay marriage to be legalized.
Obama: GOP ‘Grandstanding’ in Budget Battle
President Barack Obama says a failure to increase the government's borrowing authority would effectively shutter the economy.
Lindsay Lohan’s Mom Pleads Not Guilty to DWI Charge in NY
Lindsay Lohan's mother has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges in New York.
A judge suspended Dina Lohan's driver's license on Tuesday before releasing her without bail.
2 Killed in Violent Weekend in Springfield
Police continue to investigate two fatal shootings in Springfield over the weekend.
Police say 25-year-old Adriana Bonet was shot at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in a parking lot next to a pizza restaurant. Two men she was with were also struck after an argument with another group of people.
Futures Mixed in Very Light Trading
Stock futures are mixed in light trading with little scheduled in the way of corporate earnings or economic indicators.
Obama Opens UN Talks
President Barack Obama opens meetings at the United Nations with diplomatic opportunities on three vexing issues.