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Who finished first at the New Bedford Half-Marathon?
Lowell resident Reuben Sanca finished first in Sunday's 37th annual New Bedford Half-Marathon. Sanca crossed the finish line at 1:05:52. The 27-year-old runner said he was grateful to see supporters along the course.
The first-place female finisher was Providence resident Kim Smith, who finished in 1:11:09...
Attempt to rescind 44% pay raise fails
The City Council voted down a motion Thursday night to rescind a 44 percent pay raise the body gave itself in 2012.
Councilors Brian Gomes, Deborah Coelho and James Oliveira blasted the motion's backers, new Councilors Naomi R.A. Carney and Dana Rebeiro, by saying the pair was acting under pressure from the media...
Acushnet Avenue residents brainstorm solutions to crime, trash
Residents said at a community forum Tuesday night that crime, trash and dismal-looking storefronts all are holding back North End neighborhoods around Acushnet Avenue. David Price, director of the Comunidad Nuestra Development Corporation in Roxbury, said his community solved similar problems and that he thinks North End residents are ready to tackle their issues...
Poll: GOP Gets the Blame in Shutdown
A new poll says Americans are holding Republicans primarily responsible for the partial government shutdown.
Obama Invites House Democrats to the White House
President Barack Obama is having House Democrats to the White House as a showdown over the budget extends into its ninth day.
Gay Leads Raptors as Celtics’ Stevens Loses Debut
Rudy Gay and Tyler Hansbrough both scored 17 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 97-89 preseason victory over Boston on Monday night in Celtics' coach Brad Stevens' NBA debut.
Boston School Bus Drivers on Strike
A Boston public schools spokesman says about 300 school bus drivers have gone on strike, leaving thousands of children without a way of getting to school.
Shutdown: Week 2
House Speaker John Boehner and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew traded blame on Sunday but provided no hint of compromise
Yankees Star Alex Rodriguez Sues MLB, Bud Selig in NYC
Alex Rodriguez has sued Major League Baseball and its commissioner, saying they are trying to destroy his reputation and career.