al-Qaida core essentially gone, U.S. officials say
Al-Qaida’s loyal offshoots are still dangerous, especially Yemen’s al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP. By KIMBERLY DOZIER AP Intelligence Writer WASHINGTON – A year after the Navy SEAL raid...
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Holyoke's High Street to get a cleaning by volunteers, and they're looking...
Bring bags, brooms and work gloves for the High Street cleaning. Staff Photo by Dave RobackVolunteers Sunday have a goal of making all of High Street look as sweet as this view of Holyoke City Hall....
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Escaped Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng raises diplomatic tensions
Neither the U.S. nor Chinese government has confirmed the reports, but the saga looks set to overshadow this coming week’s Strategic and Economic Dialogue in the Chinese capital. Secretary of State...
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Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren, target each other with harsh emails in U.S....
In part, the rougher tone reflects the partisan dynamics of political fundraising, where firing up one’s base inevitably means taking shots at one’s opponent. (AP file photos)U. S. Senator Scott P....
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Volunteers renovate 15 homes in Springfield through Rebuilding Together...
Rebuilding Together renovated 15 homes across the city as part of "National Rebuilding Day." SPRINGFIELD – The Golphin family got a little help from some friends, strangers, and even New England...
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Marijuana fest - Extravaganja - draws fans to Amherst Town Common
Sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Cannabis Reform Coalition, the event featured 6 live bands, 5 guest speakers plus many vendors who lined the edges of the field selling everything...
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Keep Springfield Beautiful volunteers clean up city
he 500 volunteers who turned out on Saturday and worked from 8 a.m. until noon dispersed from four staging areas to 17 cleanup sites throughout the city, including Lionel Benoit Road, the Bassett Boat...
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A rollover accident blocked traffic on Pleasant Street at its intersection with Conz Street at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday . NORTHAMPTON – A rollover accident blocked traffic on Pleasant Street at its...
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No corruption convictions recorded in Western Massachusetts in past 5 years
No politician has even been handcuffed in Springfield since the U.S. Justice Department’s anti-corruption marathon ended in 2006. Former Pelham Police Chief Edward Fleury, former Holyoke acting Fire...
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High-profile public servants among hundreds in Massachusetts charged with...
In the first 4 months of 2012, at least 19 Massachusetts public servants have either admitted to criminal or unethical conduct or are facing new state or federal criminal charges. By MAGGIE MULVIHILL,...
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SUV plunges into NYC's Bronx Zoo grounds; 7 killed
Honda Pilot apparently flipped off a highway overpass before landing upside-down on the grounds of the Bronx Zoo. AP Photo/ Louis LanzanoPolice investigate the destroyed van that plunged over the...
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Defense rests, prosecutors offer closing arguments in Emilio Fusco trial
The summations come after eight days of testimony about the inner workings of the Mafia. Emilio Fusco NEW YORK - The defense for accused mob murderer Emilio Fusco dribbled to a close and prosecutors...
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Weekend photos from The Republican: Rugby, Al Gore, zumba, Extravaganja,...
Browse the pictures that appeared in the weekend editions of The Republican. From rugby in Wilbraham, to a speech by former Vice President Al Gore in Amherst, to a Keep Springfield Beautiful clean-up,...
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Mass. woman balks at paying old $73 debt to NJ
A Massachusetts woman who got a bill for $73 from the state of New Jersey for a decades-old debt says she has no intention of paying. Dave Roback/ Springfield Republican AMESBURY, Mass. (AP) — A...
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Study questions whether Agent Orange exposure from Westover planes was enough...
The study said there was not enough data to make an official determination. Submitted photoThis undated photo shows five members of the 74th Aeromedical Evacaution Squadron standing in front of one of...
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Springfield's Hoop City Jazz Festival cancels 2012 concerts, but promises to...
This would have been the festival's 12th year. The Republican07.09.2011 | Staff photo by Michael Beswick | SPRINGFIELD - The 2011 Hoop City Jazz and Art Festival was held at Court Square. Here,...
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Mitt Romney: 'Of course' I would have ordered bin Laden killed
"Of course. Even Jimmy Carter would have given that order," Romney said, answering a reporter's question. The Associated PressRepublican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney...
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Pleasant Journey Used Cars back to business depite devastating Northampton crash
Despite the wreckage, people shopping for cars were in and out of Pleasant Journey Monday. Updates a story posted at 8:48 a.m. Monday. NORTHAMPTON – Jack Davey and his crew at Pleasant Journey Used...
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PM News Links: Police: Connecticut doctor charged Medicaid when he raped...
An illegal alien accused of motor vehicle homicide and 9 other driving offenses in a Massachusetts hit-and-run was ordered held without bail. Associated PressRussian military vehicles make their way...
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One World Trade Center claims title of New York City's tallest building
The building once called the Freedom Tower is not expected to reach its full height for at least another year. NEW YORK (AP) — One World Trade Center, the monolith being built to replace the twin...
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