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Tewksbury man identified in fatal Billerica crash

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:49 PM PDT

A man who was killed in a multi-car accident on Route 3 in Billerica Saturday night has been identified as 27-year-old Steven Khabbaz of Tewksbury, according to the State Police. Troopers responded to the scene, north of Exit 26 in Billerica, at 10:05 p.m. to reports of a body in the roadway, State Police said in a statement.
    

Tigers rally late to beat Red Sox 7-5

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:29 PM PDT

DETROIT (AP) — Torii Hunter hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning after two Boston errors helped load the bases, and Prince Fielder added a two-run single to help the Detroit Tigers to a sloppy 7-5 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
    

Dream-Sun, Box¢

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:15 PM PDT

McCoughtry 14-33 6-7 34, Willingham 2-4 0-0 5, de Souza 3-10 0-0 6, Thomas 1-8 5-5 7, Herrington 3-5 1-2 7, Hayes 3-5 0-0 6, Henry 0-2 4-4 4, Bentley 4-5 0-0 9, Clements 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 30-74 16-18 78.
    

No bail for Fla. sex offender charged in death

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:38 PM PDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A judge on Sunday denied bail to a registered sex offender accused of abducting and killing an 8-year-old Florida girl.
    

Officials mum over probe linked to Pats' Hernandez

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:37 PM PDT

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Authorities continue to investigate, but not talk about, the killing of a semi-pro football player whose body was found a mile from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
    

Blackhawks, Bruins head into Game 6 without stars

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:29 PM PDT

BOSTON (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says he hopes forward Jonathan Toews will be able to play in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins.
    

5 things to know about NSA leaker's travels

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:22 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency contractor behind the disclosures of the U.S. government's sweeping surveillance programs, left Hong Kong on Sunday and was seeking asylum in Ecuador. Five things to know about his admitted leaker and his future:
    

Gomez, Markey make final push across the state

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:18 PM PDT

SPRINGFIELD – Two days before voters choose a new US Senator, the candidates crisscrossed Massachusetts today, making a final effort to rally the electorate.
    

WikiLeaks: Snowden going to Ecuador to seek asylum

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:16 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Admitted leaker Edward Snowden circled the globe in evasion of U.S. authorities on Sunday, seeking asylum in Ecuador and leaving the Obama administration scrambling to determine its next step in what became a game of diplomatic cat-and-mouse.
    

Officials mum over probe linked to Pats' Hernandez

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:32 PM PDT

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Authorities continue to investigate, but not talk about, the killing of a semi-pro football player whose body was found a mile from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
    

Probe, no comment, continue into player's death

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:42 PM PDT

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Police continue to investigate, but not talk about, the killing of a semi-pro football player whose body was found a mile from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
    

Hundreds protest Texas abortion restrictions

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:30 PM PDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 600 women's rights protesters have crowded into the Texas Capitol as lawmakers prepare to vote on some of the toughest abortion restrictions in the country.
    

Fire rages, Colo. town braces for long evacuation

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:40 PM PDT

DEL NORTE, Colo. (AP) — A colossal wildfire near a popular summer retreat in southern Colorado continues to be driven by winds and fueled by dead trees in a drought-stricken area, authorities said Sunday.
    

Another charge filed against Vt. shooting suspect

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:18 PM PDT

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) — Vermont prosecutors say a suspect in a drug-related shooting is facing new charges for allegedly asking witnesses to change their stories.
    

Bergeron leaves hospital, flying home with team

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:12 PM PDT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron is day-to-day after being injured in the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks.
    

Pelosi's defense of NSA surveillance draws boos

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:59 AM PDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has disappointed some of her liberal base with her defense of the Obama administration's classified surveillance of U.S. residents' phone and Internet records.
    

New NH brewery to open by end of year

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:56 AM PDT

HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — Construction on a new brewery for New Hampshire's Smuttynose Brewing Co. is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
    

Families skeptical of Pratt cancer study findings

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:12 AM PDT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — For jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, a long-simmering dispute over worker illnesses was settled by a massive 11-year study that found no elevated risk of brain cancer at its plants. But for dead workers' relatives who first raised concerns years ago, the matter is far from closed.
    

Media continue to stake out Hernandez’s home, but no updates on investigation

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:00 AM PDT

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH -- For a sixth consecutive day, a media horde is staked out in front of the home of New England Patriot's star Aaron Hernandez, who is being investigated in connection to the slaying of an acquaintance. But even as more than 35 journalists, camera crews, and satellite trucks remain camped outside, law enforcement officials continued to decline to comment on the investigation today and no arrests or other developments have been announced.
    

Boston Marathon winner returns his medal to city

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 10:51 AM PDT

BOSTON (AP) — The champion of the men's 2013 Boston Marathon returned his winner's medal to Mayor Thomas Menino on Sunday to honor the city and those killed and injured in the bombings near the finish line of one of the world's top running events.