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Ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in Ecuador
Admitted leaker Edward Snowden took flight Sunday in evasion of U.S. authorities, seeking asylum in Ecuador and leaving the Obama administration scrambling to determine its next step in what became a...
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James 'Whitey' Bulger's lawyers ask judge to lift gag order
Defense attorneys in James "Whitey" Bulger's high-profile racketeering trial filed a motion Saturday saying a gag order is infringing on their client's Constitutional rights of free speech effective...
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South Africa officials say Nelson Mandela in critical condition
Nelson Mandela's health has deteriorated and he is now in critical condition, the South African government said Sunday. Police officers stand outside the main entrance of the Mediclinic Heart Hospital...
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Weekend top stories: Police: Scantily-clad stripper couldn't conceal 47 bags...
A bleeding man told police he was driving himself to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the leg, but when detectives show up to interview him, he was not there. Tiffany Evans is seen in...
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Jay Franklin gets 2½-year sentence in Westfield crash that killed Emily...
The crash was reported shortly before 12:50 a.m. near 233 Bates Road. Savery was a senior at Gateway Regional High School, where Savery was a student. SPRINGFIELD — Emily Savery’s father Skip Savery...
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Holyoke Avery Field renovation ideas sought at 2 public meetings for...
A federal grant will pay for the $200,000 field renovation. HOLYOKE -- The public's views about a planned renovation of Avery Field will be sought at meetings Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the YMCA, 171...
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Free Holyoke concerts offered by Rotary Club launches with Changes in Latitude
A beer garden will be available at this year's concerts. Changes in Latitude, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band.submitted photo HOLYOKE -- The Holyoke Rotary Club's free concert series at Holyoke Heritage...
View ArticleOtis Reservoir search for drowning victim continues
The search for the man presumed drowned is expected to continue Tuesday morning. OTIS — Police are spending a second day searching the Otis Reservoir for a man who jumped in the water and is believed...
View ArticleHouse investigators: Social Security disability judges are too lax
Claims for benefits have increased by 25 percent since 2007, pushing the fund that supports the disability program to the brink of insolvency, which could mean reduced benefits. By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER...
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Springfield City Council President James Ferrera proposes giving municipal...
City councilors as well as the NAACP, the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce and state Rep. Benjamin Swan have endorsed a proposal to give municipal employees living outside Springfield 6 months...
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MGM Springfield workers, volunteers will be visible at poll locations during...
MGM Springfield workers and volunteers are planning to distribute flyers and brochures to voters at the most active polls on Tuesday, 3 weeks before the casino referendum on July 16 SPRINGFIELD —...
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Frankie Santiago of Springfield now charged with motor vehicle homicide of...
A different man, 25-year-old Mark Perez of Springfield, had originally been charged with motor vehicle homicide for the crash. Those charges were dropped. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD — A...
View ArticleRecord-breaking heat slams Western Massachusetts, thunderstorm warnings to...
Warm, muggy temperatures are expected to continue all week. A late June heat wave has Western Massachusetts residents searching for a way to keep cool and meteorologists warning of outbreaks of...
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Longmeadow native Richard DesLauriers reflects on 26-year FBI career
At 53, the career FBI agent looks more like an airline pilot, a job he wanted after graduating from Cathedral High School in 1978. 06.24.2013 | SPRINGFIELD -- Richard DesLauriers, Special Agent in...
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Bus crashes into house in Auburn; driver among 7 hurt
3 children and an adult were in the house when the bus struck it. AUBURN — A bus has crashed into a house in a central Massachusetts town, injuring the driver and six other people. Auburn fire Capt....
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Monson's Memorial Hall use curbed out of safety concerns
The Arts Council president is hopeful a solution can be reached. Memorial Hall, Monson. MONSON — Concerns about the safety of Memorial Hall prompted selectmen recently to deny requests for events...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce to Cleveland Cavs? 12...
Celtics news and rumors dominated the day as the long-anticipated trade of coach Doc Rivers to the LA Clippers was finalized. These were the most-read stories on MassLive.com over the weekend. If you...
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Holyoke Councilor Gordon Alexander's share-pain bid to cut councilors' pay...
Cutting pay is one thing, but a councilor reminded colleagues he supports reducing the size of the council itself. Holyoke Ward 7 Councilor Gordon P. Alexader.Staff photo by Michael Beswick HOLYOKE...
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Anti-casino event in Springfield will feature former Massachusetts Attorney...
The public is invited to hear from three anti-casino advocates during a free event at Christ Church Cathedral in Springfield, and ask questions. SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to hear from three...
View ArticleJames Lynch, Andrea Mastalerz beat incumbent Maureen Gallagher in race for 2...
All four charter amendments also passed, according to Town Clerk Susan M. Coache. PALMER - Retired police officer James J. Lynch III and kindergarten teacher Andrea K. Mastalerz were elected to the...
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