Private health organizations around the world trying to combat HIV/AIDS shouldn’t have to pledge allegiance to U.S. government policies in order to get aid money, Supreme Court justices say.
2013
Maine man makes comfort stop, car rolls into lake
Nobody was hurt in the incident and the car was later pulled from the lake, said Chief Deputy Everett Flannery of the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
U.S. senators announce border security compromise
The emerging compromise adds powerful momentum to an Obama-backed immigration reform bill.
Big explosion at Quebec fireworks factory kills 2
The surrounding community of Coteau-du-Lac is evacuated as fireworks continue exploding nearly two hours after the initial blast.
U.S. House rejects farm bill that would have cut food stamps
Many Republicans say the proposed $2 billion annual cut was not enough, while liberals say the plan could remove as many as 2 million needy people from the program.
N.H. lawmaker who said government ordered Boston bombings resigns
Rep. Stella Tremblay says a bombing victim who later lost his legs was not in pain or shock – evidence of a hoax.
Bobcat lunges at Massachusetts man, is shot to death
The man suffers only scrapes, and the animal is being tested for rabies.
Inaugural Underclass All-Star Game a big hit
(Photos by Mike Strout) SACO—Most all-star games are a devoid of defense and feature players who frankly don’t care all that much whether they win or lose. That wasn’t the case Wednesday evening at Thornton Academy in a new all-star contest, one that promises to only get bigger going forward. As the nightcap of the […]
Family mum about relationship between victim, Patriots player
Investigators were asking for the public’s help to find a silver mirror cover believed to have broken off a car between Boston and North Attleborough.
Friend: Stricken Gandolfini found by family member
It isn’t yet known yet what caused his heart to stop beating. An autopsy will be performed 24 hours after his death, as required by Italian law.