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Robert Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife found dead

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Mary Richardson Kennedy, the second wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., was found dead Wednesday in the home she and her former husband own in New York. She was 52. More>>

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Officials work to keep MA military bases open despite proposed cuts Video included

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State lawmakers are taking steps to protect Massachusetts' military bases after federal officials have proposed cuts to the defense budget. Chicopee's West Over Air Reserve Base and Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield are two of six military locations in the Commonwealth. More>>

Edwards doesn't testify at campaign finance trial

John Edwards' team wrapped up their defense Wednesday without calling the ex-presidential candidate, his mistress or daughter to testify, a move experts say was intended to shift focus from a political sex scandal to the... More>>

AP IMPACT: Evacs and drills pared near nuke plants

By JEFF DONN AP National Writer Without fanfare, the nation's nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer... More>>

TSA to beef up security - eventually

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The Transportation Security Administration has promised to beef up security measures, but little has been done as the group works through the rulemaking process. A TSA official appeared before a House subcommittee Wednesday to explain why. More>>

Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter. More>>

Northeast Utilities CEO seeks to overcome storms

The new chief executive of Northeast Utilities says New England's largest utility has its work cut out following two storms last year that damaged power lines and the company's reputation. More>>

Romney giving up on home state of Massachusetts

Don't bet on Mitt Romney winning his home state of Massachusetts. Or even trying. More>>

Here's looking at you, kid: Free Casablanca screening on Facebook

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The timeless tale of Casablanca, considered one of the best movies of all time, is coming to Facebook for a one-night free screening. More>>

Mass. House speaker to Facebook: Come home

Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo has a message for former Harvard undergrad and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg: Come home. More>>

Mass. creates fake Websites to warn consumers

The state's consumer protection office has created a bunch of phony websites - as part of an effort to warn people about phony websites. More>>

Berkshires man pleads not guilty to sex assaults

A Stockbridge town employee accused of sexually assaulting three young girls when he worked at a school has pleaded not guilty to 16 separate charges. More>>

Cory Booker annoys Chris Christie in spoof video

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In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker put the opposing political views aside for a video that channels their best Jerry Sienfield impersonations. More>>

Attleboro woman recovers trashed rings

An Attleboro woman is praising the city's trash collection company after its workers helped her dig through mountains of stinking garbage to find five valuable rings she inadvertently threw away, including her engagement... More>>

Springfield teen honored for bravery

A 13-year-old Springfield boy who saved nine lives when he ran through the two-unit home where he lived to alert family members and other residents about a fire is being honored by a city veterans group. More>>

Family of alleged Bulger victim due in court

Family members of one of gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's alleged victims are due in court to try to continue their lawsuit against former FBI officials. More>>

RI working to keep Schilling's company afloat

Leaders in Rhode Island are working to help former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company remain viable after it failed to make a scheduled $1.1 million payment to the state's economic development agency. More>>

Senate panel to unveil Mass. spending plan

Gov. Deval Patrick and the House of Representatives have weighed in on state spending, and now it's the Senate's turn. More>>

WMECo crews respond to scattered power outages Video included

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Residents from multiple towns were left in the dark Tuesday night. More>>

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Smith & Wesson shooting range closed Video included

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The shooting range at Smith & Wesson is closed as the company looks into the complexities of running a public shooting range. This comes after law enforcement officials said four convicted felons wanted for violent crimes did their own training at the range. More>>

Springfield Casino Site Committee holds first meeting Video included

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As the state's Gambling Commission gets organized, Springfield's own committee is beginning the footwork in what promises to be a highly competitive battle for the sole license in Western Mass. More>>

Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier

Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease - by testing possible therapies in people who don't yet show many symptoms, before too much of the brain is... More>>

School staff shows silly side with ‘stealth disco’

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Kids aren't the only ones who can catch Spring Fever as the weather warms and summer break nears. More>>

Amherst fire chief angry at 'idiots' on roof

A Massachusetts fire chief says three college students his firefighters had to rescue from the roof of a campus building are "idiots" for wasting his department's time and money. More>>

Secure Communities program begins in Massachusetts

A federal program aimed at identifying illegal immigrants arrested for crimes has gone into effect in Massachusetts, despite concerns raised by Gov. Deval Patrick and others. More>>

Mass. Senate to tackle health care payment plan

State senators are set to begin work on a plan to control the cost of health care in Massachusetts. More>>

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    (CNN) - You may soon be able to test yourself for HIV and quickly learn the results in the privacy of your own home following unanimous approval recommendation from a Food and Drug Administration advisory
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    (CNN) - The Archdiocese of Washington, the Catholic Church's authority in the nation's capital, has rebuked Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic college in the United States. The conflict is over
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