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Severe storm hits Franklin, Worcester counties
Two tornado warnings were issued late Wednesday afternoon for areas in Franklin and Worcester counties in Western and Central Massachusetts, as strong storms rumbled through, but there were no confirmed reports of a funnel cloud touching down, said Matthew Belk, a spokesman FOR the National Weather Service in...
boston.com (12 minutes ago)
WATCH: Children Rescued After Being Buried In Landslide; Others Still Missing
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A fourth-grade field trip to a Mississippi River park popular with fossil hunters turned deadly Wednesday when gravel saturated by persistent rain gave way, killing one child and injuring two others. A fourth child was missing. The landslide at Lilydale Regional Park swept over a group of children...
huffingtonpost.com (19 minutes ago)
Biebel said June retirement has been delayed a year
Monsignor William Biebel's retirement as rector of St. Peter Cathedral Parish is not related to recent financial troubles at St. Peter Cathedral School, Biebel said.
goerie.com (56 minutes ago)
Bloomberg threatens taxi czar
[caption id="attachment_136564" align="alignnone" width="614"] Mayor Michael Bloomberg.[/caption] According to New York Post exclusive, Mayor Michael Bloomberg had some choice words for Taxi Management CEO Gene Friedman at last week's Knicks playoff at Madison Square Garden. Friedman reportedly approached the mayor...
metro.us (1 hour ago)
1 child dead, 1 missing after landslide sweeps over fourth-graders on field trip in Minn.
A fourth-grade field trip to a Mississippi River park popular with fossil hunters turned deadly Wednesday when gravel saturated by persistent rain gave way, killing one child and injuring two others. A fourth child was missing. The landslide at Lilydale Regional Park swept over a group of children from Peter Hobart...
foxnews.com (1 hour ago)
Peter Vallone goes after Vito Lopez’s ‘power base’
[caption id="attachment_116646" align="alignnone" width="250"]P Assemblyman Vito Lopez, currently running for City Council. Lopez resigned from the Assembly after a 68-page report detailed sexual abuse allegations against him.[/caption] While plenty of city politicians have recommended Vito Lopez stop his campaign...
metro.us (1 hour ago)
Jury set to weigh case of alleged mastermind of robbery that led to NYPD Officer Figoski's death
A Brooklyn jury is set to begin deliberating the fate of the alleged mastermind of a botched robbery that ended in the death of Officer Peter Figoski.
nydailynews.com (2 hours ago)
Critic’s Notebook: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ and ‘Murder Ballad’
“Peter and the Starcatcher,” a prequel to the classic Peter Pan story, and “Murder Ballad,” about a dangerous love triangle, won’t make a natural double feature, but they are siblings of sorts under their skins.
nytimes.com (2 hours ago)
Victoria Gotti in hospital after stroke
Mob matriarch Victoria Gotti has been hospitalized after suffering her third stroke since 2006. Gotti, 70, was stricken last week and her four children - Angel, Victoria, John Jr. and Peter - are requesting privacy about her medical condition, a source told The Daily News.
nydailynews.com (2 hours ago)
Phil Sheridan: Pro sports aren't an exact science
The title of the session was "View From the Top." It was not lost on any of the four panelists - Ruben Amaro Jr., Peter Luukko, Howie Roseman, and Adam Aron - that their franchises have been enjoying the view from less-lofty vantage points lately.
miamiherald.com (2 hours ago)
Peter Slipper pleads not guilty to misusing Cabcharge vouchers to visit wineries
Former federal parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper has faced the ACT Magistrates court for the first time over dishonesty charges.
abc.net.au (2 hours ago)
Merkel protege struggles with Germany's green revolution
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel appointed him for his charm and political skill as marshal of her vision of a 'green revolution' in Europe's biggest power market. A year on, Peter Altmaier finds himself spurned by many environmentalists, disdained by industry and viewed cooly by a public wary of the costs.
reuters.com (2 hours ago)
Merkel protege struggles with Germany's green revolution
By Madeline Chambers BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel appointed him for his charm and political skill as marshal of her vision of a 'green revolution' in Europe's biggest power market. A year on, Peter Altmaier finds himself spurned by many environmentalists, disdained by industry and viewed cooly by a...
yahoo.com (2 hours ago)
Catholic school mourns loss of seventh grader
School officials, teachers, staff and students are trying to cope with the loss of a seventh-grade student at St. Peter Middle School, and some students are stepping up to help out his family.
stevenspointjournal.com (3 hours ago)
Millenium Bulk Terminals VP speaking at LCC on Thursday
Peter Bennett, vice president of development at Millennium Bulk Terminals, will be the guest speaker at Lower Columbia College’s Community Conversation at noon Thursday at the Rose Center for …
tdn.com (3 hours ago)
Fate of mastermind behind caper leading to cop's murder to be weighed
A Brooklyn jury is set to begin deliberating the fate of the alleged mastermind of a botched robbery that ended in the death of Officer Peter Figoski.
nydailynews.com (4 hours ago)
‘Doctor Who: Tip of the Tongue’ celebrates the Fifth Doctor
The truth isn’t always what you ask for, especially in Peter Davison’s newest adventure with “Doctor Who”. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Doctor Who”, Penguin Books UK and Puffin Books...
examiner.com (4 hours ago)
Vt gov signs novel law against false patent claims
Vermont's governor has signed the first-in-the-nation law aimed at protecting companies from so-called patent trolling — the practice of making deceptive claims of patent infringement in the hopes of collecting licensing or settlement money. The law, signed Wednesday by Gov. Peter Shumlin, allows courts to consider...
foxnews.com (4 hours ago)
Tehachapi-area homeowners have a pig problem
Residents of the Stallion Springs and Bear Valley Springs areas are experiencing property damage caused by wild pigs. Peter Goelz reported seeing as many as 17 pigs in the gully behind his home on Borrel Court in Stallion Springs. The pigs have dug up yards and gardens on Mustang Drive, Horsethief Drive, Dapple Gray...
bakersfieldcalifornian.com (5 hours ago)
Billionaire Explains Where Real Learning Takes Place
If you're a member of the Class of 2013 and want to some day be rich enough to own your own island, you may want to pay attention to Virgin Group founder Richard Branson's advice. "Be ambitious. There probably won't be another time in your life when you have such freedom of opportunity. Grasp it with both hands,"...
huffingtonpost.com (5 hours ago)
Male Gaze: Peter Murphy, ‘Godfather of Goth’
In celebration of World Goth Day, we suggest you pull on your darkest clothes, line your lids with plenty of black, and ogle at Peter Murphy, a.k.a. the lead vocalist behind Bauhaus, one of the most loved (most hated?) Goth bands. In addition to possessing a killer stare with his ... More »
nymag.com (5 hours ago)
1 child dead, 1 missing in Minn. park landslide
A fourth-grade field trip to a Mississippi River park popular with fossil hunters turned deadly Wednesday when gravel saturated by persistent rain gave way, killing one child and injuring two others. A fourth child was missing.The landslide at Lilydale Regional Park swept over a group of children from Peter Hobart...
thenewstribune.com (5 hours ago)
Phila. sports bosses agree: Injuries take their toll
The title of the session was "View From the Top." It was not lost on any of the four panelists - Ruben Amaro Jr., Peter Luukko, Howie Roseman, and Adam Aron - that their franchises have been enjoying the view from less-lofty vantage points lately.
philly.com (5 hours ago)
Were suspects Influenced by bin Laden?
CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen discusses the possible philosophy behind the meat cleaver attack in London.
cnn.com (5 hours ago)
Alison Joseph named 2013 Chair of Britain's Crime Writers Association
Britain's Crime Writers Association (CWA), an organization formed to promote crime fiction, has selected Alison Joseph as its 2013 Chair. Joseph follows Peter James, who held the position for two consecutive terms.Joseph comments on the goals...
examiner.com (6 hours ago)
Vermont gov. signs patent protection law
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Gov. Peter Shumlin has signed into law a measure aimed at protecting Vermont companies from so-called patent trolling, the predatory or deceptive claims of patent infringement that can often lead to costly litigation or settlements.
boston.com (6 hours ago)
Vt gov signs law against false patent claims
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Wednesday what he said is the first-in-the-nation measure aimed at protecting Vermont companies from so-called patent trolling, the predatory or deceptive claims of patent infringement that can often lead to costly litigation or settlements.
boston.com (6 hours ago)
Schrager: Crabtree big loss for 49ers
FOXSports.com's Peter Schrager on Michael Crabtree's Achilles injury.
msn.com (7 hours ago)
York toll plaza options coming this fall, MTA chief says
YORK, Maine - The wait for an answer to the future of a toll plaza in York will end this fall, said Maine Turnpike Authority director Peter Mills Wednesday.
seacoastonline.com (7 hours ago)
College signs, not gesticulations, from now on for Oregon Senate president
Peter Courtney has traded his hand signals for college signs when he needs a staff member's attention.
oregonlive.com (7 hours ago)
