Mass. Medicaid plan costing taxpayers millions
An investigation by the state Inspector General has found that a plan to contain the cost of providing health care to low-income residents is actually costing more. BOSTON (AP) — An investigation by...
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Cal Ripken's mother doing 'pretty well' after kidnapping, he says
The Hall of Fame infielder told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Friday that his mother Vi is a tough woman, but her sense of security has been violated. (AP Photo/Roberto Borea, File)FILE - This June...
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Legislator: 'What's wrong with these chuckleheads'
A Republican congressman who's retiring in frustration over political gridlock says he hopes the institution doesn't have to hit "rock bottom" before people learn to work together. The Associated...
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US economy adds 163,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate rises to 8.3 pct.
The economy has added an average of 151,000 jobs a month this year — enough to keep up with population growth but not enough to drive down the unemployment rate. AP Photo/Richard DrewIn this...
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July jobs report presents mixed blessing for Obama
Mitt Romney jumped on the rise in the national unemployment rate, calling the figures a "hammer blow" to middle-class families. AP Photo/Evan VucciPresident Barack Obama greets the crowd after...
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Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, similar pattern for Saturday. Clouds continue increasing as we head into the afternoon, leading up to scattered showers and thunderstorms developing by the...
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Obituaries today: Kathleen T. Lavato helped run husband's business in...
Obituaries from The Republican. Kathleen T. Lavato Kathleen T. (Burke) Lavato, 65, of Springfield, a former school teacher in New York State and in Maine, as well as Holy Name Grammar School in...
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2012 London Olympics tennis: Maria Sharapova ousts Maria Kirilenko to reach...
Maria Sharapova will play for gold in the Olympic tennis final. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Maria Sharapova of Russia returns to Kim Clijsters of Belgium at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon,...
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Former Democratic mayor of Worcester stumps for Sen. Scott Brown in TV ad
Brown's latest Democratic endorsement comes from Central Massachusetts. More politics news Warren to chat live with readers Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Elizabeth Warren will sit down with...
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Chick-fil-A sets 1-day sales record amid flap
The Atlanta-based company won't release sales figures but confirmed in a statement that the sales record was broken. AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Travis HeyingCustomers stand in line for a Chick-fil-a...
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2012 London Olympics women's soccer: Abby Wambach leads US past New Zealand,...
Abby Wambach extended her U.S. record with her eighth career Olympic goal — a mark she holds despite missing the Beijing Games with a broken leg. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)United States' Abby Wambach,...
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Chat live with Democratic US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren
Chat live with Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Elizabeth Warren. Click here to view the chat on a mobile device. Chat live with Democratic US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren (AP File Photo)In this...
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Holyoke Council President Kevin Jourdain alleges Open Meeting Law violation...
Supporters say needle exchange saves lives by preventing the spread of diseases, but foes say it just attracts drug addicts. Photo by David Molnar/The RepublicanHolyoke City Council President Kevin A....
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New England Patriots fight again: 2 scrums erupt during Friday's practice
Tensions remain high at training camp. APComing of off a season-ending injury last year, New England Patriots center Dan Koppen (67) works a blocking drill against tackle Nate Solder (77) as assistant...
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Steven Gonzalez of Springfield found guilty of shotgun execution of Alexander...
Police said Gautier was shot in the face at point-blank range by a single blast from a sawed-off shotgun.. Steven Gonzalez SPRINGFIELD – Moments after the jury found Steven Gonzalez guilty of murder...
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Case for Ryan Welch, accused in murder of Jessica Pripstein, continued to end...
Welch is charged with murdering his girlfriend, Jessica Pripstein, in her Easthampton apartment on Feb. 20. File photoRyan Welch NORTHAMPTON -- A judge continued the trial of Ryan Welch for the...
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Anxiety over Curiosity rover's Hollywood-style Mars landing
It sounds like a Hollywood thriller, but the phrase describes the anxiety NASA is expecting as its car-sized robotic rover tries a tricky landing on Mars late Sunday. View full size ALICIA CHANG AP...
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David Dube, inmate at Osborn Correctional Center in Somers dies of injuries...
Prison officials told police the assault happened at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the main hallway of the prison facility. SOMERS, Ct. - A 60-year-old inmate at Osborn Correctional Center has died of...
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Holyoke Board of Health must hold another needle exchange meeting because 1st...
Solicitor Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross agreed with Council President Kevin Jourdain the board violated the Open Meeting Law. Holyoke City Solicitor Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross Related links Complete Holyoke...
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Ryan Mallett finally feels comfortable with the Patriots offense
Mallett has a chance to move up the depth chart with a strong spring. APTired of being in the shadows, Ryan Mallett (15) is trying to move up the Patriots' depth chart. FOXBOROUGH – The playbook Ryan...
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