APNewsBreak: States probe whether FairPoint faked readiness to take over phone systemMONTPELIER, Vt. — Regulators in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are looking into an allegation that FairPoint Communications faked its readiness to take over the region’s dominant telephone network from Verizon during a review by a consultant to the states, officials said Monday. 1,224-pound cupcake _ triple vanilla with pink frosting _ sets Guinness World RecordMANCHESTER, N.H. — A 1,224-pound triple vanilla cupcake with pink frosting has set a record as the world’s largest. Seeking control of health care debate, Obama is using political tactics honed in campaignBIG SKY, Mont. — Fighting for control of the health care debate, President Barack Obama is using political tactics and rhetorical devices honed in his White House campaign to regain the upper hand over increasingly vocal critics. Republican Sen. Gregg says he’ll vote for Sotomayor for Supreme Court, breaking with GOPWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Judd Gregg says he’ll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, breaking with most of his fellow Republicans. DA say woman found with baby cut from womb had convinced family, friends she was pregnantCONCORD, N.H. — Several people are seeking custody of a baby girl who was cut from her slain mother’s womb, a prosecutor said, as the woman suspected of kidnapping the infant remains jailed. Black-white disparity: A look at how states compare to national averageA look at the achievement gap between black and white students on nationwide reading and math tests in 2007, according to a new Education Department report. Tests were graded on a 500-point scale. Democrats push for probe into Bush anti-terror policies, despite Obama’s reluctanceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has been reluctant to probe Bush-era torture and anti-terrorism policies, but his Democratic allies aren’t likely to let the matters rest. NH mill attracts notice for team effort by managers, employees to weather the slumpMADISON, N.H. — In late 2003, things were bleak for the 40 employees at the Madison Lumber Mill. Part of the mill had burned down, and owner International Paper was looking to shut it down. No free fishing: Northeast’s stubborn saltwater fishermen resist US registry, but it’s comingBOURNE, Mass. — People have tossed hooks and lines into the New England tides since long before there was a Cape Cod Canal for Eddie Pachucki to fish in. So Pachucki, casting into the canal’s current for striped bass, couldn’t fathom why he’d soon owe the state for the privilege. New Hampshire legislators approve gay marriage; governor says he’ll sign billCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire legislators approved a measure Wednesday that would make the state the sixth to allow gay marriage, and Gov. John Lynch said he would sign it later in the afternoon. Lawmakers say bat disease poses profound implications, seek research fundingMONTPELIER, Vt. — Congressional members from 13 states are asking the Obama administration for emergency funding to keep bats alive. Source: Liberal-leaning Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme Court in JuneWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is planning to retire after nearly two decades on the Supreme Court, but his departure is unlikely to change its conservative-liberal split. Donors, including former Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn, respond after Mass. Little League theftLAWRENCE, Mass. — A Massachusetts youth baseball league targeted in an equipment theft is getting help from donors across the country, including former Boston Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn. Strauss left out of England’s Twenty20 squadLONDON - England cricket captain Andrew Strauss was not included in the World Twenty20 with selectors likely to take some time before announcing a captain for the June tournament. GOP crafting their own version of Bill Clinton’s phrase to regain powerWashington. - Republicans appear to be crafting their own version of Bill Clinton’s legendary campaign phrase in an effort to recapture both chambers in Congress next year. Pete Doherty continues gig even after lights were put offLONDON - Brit musician Pete Doherty recently showed his stubborn streak by refusing to end a gig even after bosses at the venue turned the lights off. Obama to name former Washington governor as commerce secretaryWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama is likely to name a former Washington state governor to be the commerce secretary, a media report said. England cricketers’ IPL participation at stakeLONDON - England cricketers’ participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is at stake after league commissioner Lalit Modi informed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that the players must be available for four weeks. |
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