Blogs
Obama goes to Walter Reed, postpones Capitol Hill stop
President Obama's schedule puts him squarely in the middle of the two biggest stories in Washington. One stop on his itinerary, the White House insists,...
Family thanks community for support of Molly Eisenberg
Thank you seems inadequate to express our gratitude for the groundswell around the Volley for Molly event on Sept. 25 (Globe West, Oct. 1). However,...
Introducing Budget Blues, a new blog
We're launching a new blog, Budget Blues, to cover the financial struggles facing Massachusetts communities and their tax payers. We'll write about property tax overrides,...
Most people hunting for H1N1 vaccine failed to find it, Harvard poll says
Most adults who tried to get swine flu vaccine for themselves or their children have been unable to find it, even if they fall into...
LOCAL NEWS
Vt. state Sen. Maynard to resign
Vermont state Sen. Hull Maynard says he plans to resign from his seat midterm to spend more time with his family. (AP, 8:48 a.m.)
Government cancels bidding on NH Job Corps Center
The fate of a federal Job Corps Center planned for Manchester, N.H., is uncertain after the Labor Department canceled the bidding process. (AP, 8:48 a.m.)
Vermont ski area opens Saturday
Killington Resort is getting an early jump on winter. The Vermont ski area plans to open Saturday for the weekend. (AP, 8:08 a.m.)
OTHER LOCAL HEADLINES
- Vt. military college pays tribute to veterans (AP, 6:08 a.m.)
- Mega Millions winning numbers (AP, 11/6/09)
- 2 Mass. men convicted of running prostitution ring (AP, 11/6/09)
- 2 Mass. men convicted of running prostitution ring (AP, 11/6/09)
- Mass. Daily (AP, 11/6/09)
NATION
Gift card scandal could sink Baltimore mayor
The accusations that Mayor Sheila Dixon used holiday gift cards for the needy during personal shopping sprees may sound like a minor embarrassment at worst, a small-time case of a politician enjoying the perks of power. (Associated Press Writer, 8:51 a.m.)
Pa. locals, Flight 93 families united by history
Esther Heymann was overflowing with grief for her stepdaughter. Standing in a blustery snow, overlooking the empty field where Flight 93 had crashed a couple of years earlier, she couldn't stop crying. (Associated Press Writer, 5:41 a.m.)
OTHER NATION HEADLINES
- Ida spurs tropical storm warning for Grand Cayman (AP, 7:52 a.m.)
- Navy ship built with WTC steel to go into service (AP, 6:21 a.m.)
- Ida returns to tropical storm strength (AP, 5:12 a.m.)
- Island village hit by suspected swine flu (AP, 5:12 a.m.)
- Obituaries in the news (AP, 4:20 a.m.)
WASHINGTON
Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence
President Barack Obama, seeking to reassure a nation shaken by the mass shooting on an Army post in Texas, said Saturday that the training designed to keep U.S. forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended a rampage at Fort Hood. (Associated Press Writer, 6:53 a.m.)
Obama to speak to House Dems as health vote nears
President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill for talks with House Democrats as they scramble to find enough votes to pass landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. (AP, 5:12 a.m.)
OTHER WASHINGTON HEADLINES
- Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history (AP, 3:43 a.m.)
- Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote (AP, 12:21 a.m.)
- Revolutionary War hero becomes honorary US citizen (AP, 11/6/09)
- Lawmakers' briefing causes confusion on wounded (AP, 11/6/09)
- Obama visits wounded US soldiers at Walter Reed (AP, 11/6/09)
WORLD
Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall
Massive colorful dominoes painted by German students were placed Saturday along the former path of the Berlin Wall to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the barrier that divided the city for nearly three decades. (Associated Press Writer, 8:51 a.m.)
Saudi says swine flu shots advised for pilgrims
The Saudi health minister said Saturday that the kingdom will not ban anyone considered high risk for swine flu from performing the hajj pilgrimage this year. (Associated Press Writer, 8:31 a.m.)
OTHER WORLD HEADLINES
- Iran: 109 detained at opposition rally (AP, 7:31 a.m.)
- Medvedev: Arms control deal with US can be reached (AP, 7:31 a.m.)
- UN: About 200 staff to be pulled from Afghanistan (AP, 7:20 a.m.)
- Uncle: Fort Hood suspect loved US (AP, 6:32 a.m.)
- Guard arrested for torture in Tijuana prison riots (AP, 8:31 a.m.)
