Mass. lawmakers to debate bill letting Gov. Deval Patrick name interim senator to Kennedy seatBOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers braced Thursday for a contentious debate on a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim appointment to the Senate seat left vacant by the death last month of Edward Kennedy. Former leader of Australia’s ruling party, known as ‘Bomber Beazley’ named ambassador to USCANBERRA, Australia — Australia appointed a former leader of the ruling Labor Party on Thursday as its next ambassador to the United States. Mary Travers of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dead after battle with cancer at 72BOSTON — Mary Travers, one-third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary who were perhaps best known for their hit “Puff (The Magic Dragon),” died in a Connecticut hospital after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72. With Mass. poised to change Senate succession law, focus shifts to whom governor may pickBOSTON — Massachusetts Republicans vow to delay Democratic efforts Thursday to change the state’s Senate succession law, but the likelihood lawmakers will ultimately give Gov. Deval Patrick the power to temporarily replace the late Sen. Edward Kennedy has prompted discussion about whom he may pick. Supporters of Iranian exiles in Iraq urge White House to restore military protectionWASHINGTON — Supporters of an Iranian dissident group based in Iraq called on the Obama administration Thursday to restore U.S. military protection for the exiles, who were attacked by Iraqi security forces on July 28. Study finds rapidly graying US work force as older Americans hold onto jobs during recessionWASHINGTON — Older Americans will make up virtually all of the growth in the U.S. work force in the coming years as a nearly unprecedented number hold onto jobs and younger people decide to stay in school. Prosecutor: No charges against Richardson, although his office applied pressure in contractingSANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico’s top federal prosecutor confirmed Friday that no charges will be brought against Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson and his former top aides after a probe of an alleged pay-to-play scheme prompted him to withdraw his nomination as U.S. commerce secretary. WesBanco cuts dividend in half to preserve cash; says it remains well-capitalizedWHEELING, W.Va. — Bank holding company WesBanco said on Thursday that it cut its quarterly dividend in half, to 14 cents per share, compared with the previous quarter. Report: Suspect in vandalism at Colo. Democratic office once campaigned for Dem candidateDENVER — A suspect in a vandalism at the Colorado Democratic headquarters was once a paid campaign worker for a Democratic candidate for the Legislature, according to public records. Kerala businessman’s murder mystery solved, claims policeNEW DELHI - The murder case of Kerala businessman Paul Muthoot George has been solved, Kerala Police claimed on Monday. Senior Gov’t Official: White House creating new, elite interrogation unitWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is moving more forcefully than ever to abandon Bush administration interrogation policies, approving creation of a White House-led unit for questioning terrorism suspects, as Attorney General Eric Holder weighs whether to reopen and pursue prisoner abuse cases. Meghalaya to make begging a crimeSHILLONG - Meghalaya is set to ban begging in public by making it a criminal offence, officials Friday said. Helicopter pilot in Hudson crash flew tourists, VIPs; planned to marry and start a familyTRENTON, N.J. — The helicopter pilot killed in last weekend’s mid-air collision above the Hudson River routinely flew tourists and VIPs around the Manhattan skyline. Tonga transport minister resigns in ferry sinking, 93 still missing and presumed deadNUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Tonga’s minister of transport resigned Tuesday, six days after a state-owned ferry sank, leaving 93 people missing in one of the South Pacific nation’s biggest tragedies. Third-largest originator of FHA loans is suspended amid HUD investigationMIAMI — A prominent U.S. mortgage company is being investigated by the Housing and Urban Development Department after allegedly failing to submit a required financial report, raising concerns of fraud. Jobs trump fears of terrorists in small Michigan town where Guantanamo detainees may be sentSTANDISH, Mich. — To many people struggling in this job-starved part of rural Michigan, unemployment is a bigger threat than terrorists. Iowa labor agency agrees to slash fines by $9M against former owners of kosher slaughterhouseIOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s labor agency has agreed to slash proposed fines by $9 million against the former owners of a kosher slaughterhouse that was the site of a massive immigration raid with the hope that it can recoup a fraction of the penalties. Newspaper: Former contributors to Ky. Sen. Bunning are backing a possible rival for 2010 raceLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Political contributors who donated thousands to Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning’s past election campaigns have found a new Republican to support for Senate. San Diego judge stays order to remove colony of harbor seals from La Jolla coveSAN DIEGO — A judge on Thursday delayed an order to remove federally protected harbor seals from a La Jolla cove, minutes before a deadline expired that would have required city officials to begin dispersing the seal colony. Swine flu shots at schools: Obama urges states to gird now for fall outbreaks, vaccinationsWASHINGTON — U.S. swine flu vaccinations could begin in October with children among the first in line — at their local schools — the Obama administration said Thursday as the president and his Cabinet urged states to figure out now how they’ll tackle the virus’ all-but-certain resurgence. Sharply divided federal appeals court revives Va.’s 2003 ban on a type of late-term abortionRICHMOND, Va. — A sharply divided federal appeals court upheld Virginia’s ban on a type of late-term abortion Wednesday, ruling that the statute does not unduly burden a woman’s right to terminate a pregnancy by more conventional means. Boston Globe’s largest union moves to block 23 percent wage cut Times Co. says is neededBOSTON — The Boston Globe reporters and editors who narrowly rejected wage and benefit concessions face greater uncertainty as their union launches potentially costly litigation to stop a steeper pay cut imposed by their employer. Some bright spots emerge in tough job market as hiring ticks up in restaurants, health centersWASHINGTON — Signs of stabilization in the job market are emerging, according to several private surveys, as restaurants, mortgage servicers and health centers step up hiring. Contraction slows in service sector, factory orders rise slightly, but slow recovery expectedNEW YORK — The U.S. service sector shrank last month at the slowest pace since late last year and orders to U.S. factory orders rose in April, but the improvements were incremental and economists say a real recovery will be long and slow. AP Sources: Minn. governor won’t seek a third term, perhaps signaling 2012 presidential runNEW YORK — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty won’t seek a third term, GOP officials said Tuesday ahead of an expected announcement that will fuel speculation of a 2012 presidential run by the Republican. Federal grand jury subpoenas Visclosky’s offices in investigation of lobbying firmWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records of an Indiana congressman in a criminal probe involving a top lobbying firm that specialized in funneling federal contracts to defense firms. King James leads All-NBA first team, joined by Howard, Wade, Nowitzki and BryantNEW YORK — LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now. Ferguson OK with Ronaldo’s show of dissentLONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo will not suffer the fate others faced in the past for showing dissent towards Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Cardinals overcome 5 homers for 8-7 victory over Reds in 10-inning, 4½-hour marathonCINCINNATI — Paul Janish swung at the game’s 401st pitch and hit it high and foul, leaving plenty of room for St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols to drift over, make the catch and finally end the game. And, what a game! Even the losers had to smile. NTSB: Pilot made passes over party before plane crashed in Nevada, killing all 5 aboardRENO, Nev. — The pilot of a small plane that nose-dived into a northern Nevada cow pasture, killing all five people aboard, was making low passes over a party shortly before the crash, a federal investigator said Sunday. |
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