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Fear Over Planned Quran Burning Sparks Evacuation

Internet exchanges made between a New Bedford resident and other online posters about the planned Quran burnings in Florida this weekend led to a bomb scare near St. Luke's Hospital Wednesday night.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 07:40:15 EDT

Woman Injured After Driving SUV Into House

A woman sustained "grave" injuries after she drove head-on into a house in Everett Wednesday, police said.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:22:46 EDT

Study: More Than 1/3 Mass. Students Obese

State public health officials say that more than one-third of the students in 80 Massachusetts school districts are overweight or obese.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:16:57 EDT

2 Asteroids Whiz By Earth

NASA says two small asteroids discovered just days ago will zip harmlessly past Earth on Wednesday, a double flyby that should be visible through a telescope.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:44:58 EDT

44-Year-Old Wakefield Oldest To Win For Red Sox

Tim Wakefield became the oldest pitcher to win for Boston, and the Red Sox backed their 44-year-old knuckleballer with five home runs Wednesday night to rough up the Tampa Bay Rays 11-5.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:07:44 EDT

Brady Focused On Bengals, Not New Deal

Tom Brady says he's not thinking about a new contract and is focusing on preparing for the season opener.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:22:55 EDT

20 Things To Know About 2010 NFL Season

Check out these 20 tidbits about the NFL before the 2010 season kicks off.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 02:45:00 EDT

MTV's 'Snooki' Fined $500 For Annoying Beachgoers

Calling her "a Lindsay Lohan wannabe," a judge fined "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi $500 on Wednesday and ordered her to perform community service after she pleaded guilty to disturbing others on a beach in July.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:56:50 EDT

Images: Behind The Scenes Of 'The Nate Berkus Show'!

"The Nate Berkus Show" premieres on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. on Ch. 5! Check out these behind the scenes pictures of the show!

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:31:07 EDT

2nd Teen In Suicide Case Charged With DUI

A second Massachusetts teenager charged in the bullying of a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide has been charged with drunken driving.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:26:26 EDT

Principal Delivers Wife's Baby On 1st Day Of School

A Newton elementary school principal who was supposed be greeting students on the first day of school instead went to the hospital after delivering his daughter in the family minivan.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:45:11 EDT

Woman Ironing Shocked By Lightning Strike

A lighting strike injured a woman in Wakefield and damaged a home and cemetery building in Boston on Wednesday as showers and thunderstorms moved across the state.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:01:47 EDT

Cleared Priest Facing New Allegations

A priest cleared by the Boston Archdiocese three years ago of child sex abuse is now facing more accusations.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:05:16 EDT

Scam Targets Undocumented Irish Immigrants

A scam falsely promising green cards and work permits is targeting undocumented Irish immigrants living in Massachusetts, immigration attorneys warned Wednesday.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:30:40 EDT

Hospital: No Danger Files In Wrong Hands

South Shore Hospital says there is virtually no danger that lost computer files containing personal information on some 800,000 people wound up in the wrong hands.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:33:50 EDT