Some Republican senators have blocked postings as leverage for getting their way on other issues.
March 2010
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Oregon trial may open secret files of sex abuse by Boy Scout leaders
The case centers on whether the Boy Scouts did enough to protect boys from a molester.
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People & Entertainment
Demi Moore’s Twitter account part of suicide alert CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Actresses Demi Moore and Nia Vardalos were linked to an online chain of Twitter posts that ultimately led to Florida authorities intervening Friday when an 18-year-old man threatened to commit suicide. Moore’s Twitter account, mrskutcher, was among those responding to a message from a […]
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Massachusetts model: Federal law would fine employers for violations
BOSTON — Massachusetts has fined more than a thousand companies over $18 million for failing to offer medical insurance to their workers – a precursor of what some business owners fear could happen on a national scale if President Obama signs a sweeping health care overhaul. The fines are for violating a provision in Massachusetts’ […]
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Defense lifts Celtics to another road win
HOUSTON — No matter where Aaron Brooks ran Friday night, Rajon Rondo seemed to follow him. And when Houston’s speedy point guard found space, another Boston Celtic seemed to step in front of him. Paul Pierce scored 26 points, Ray Allen hit five 3-pointers and had 19 points, and the Celtics snapped Houston’s four-game winning […]
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College Roundup: Southern Maine suffers first loss
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Dave Kahn had three hits and two RBI on Friday to lead the Johns Hopkins baseball team to a 9-1 victory over Southern Maine. Sam Eagleson struck out six over eight innings, and John Swarr added a three-run homer to help the Blue Jays (10-3) past the Huskies (5-1). Mike Eaton went […]
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Clinton: Indirect Mideast talks likely to resume
The United States says a confrontation with Israel over settlements has the process back on track.
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Clawing their way into the final
The Black Bears stop Boston University 5-2 for a shot at Boston College and the Hockey East title.
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Pirates’ goalie is sharp again
J.P. Lamoureux stops all four opponents in a shootout as Portland downs Manchester.
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Democratic leaders pick up four more votes
But the support of anti-abortion lawmakers remains critical in the pursuit of 216 votes needed to pass the health care bill on Sunday.