LOCAL NEWS
Acting program helps Hub kids avoid dramaWhen Kartina Richardson asked the teen actors and actresses in MissionSAFE's drama program what subjects they wanted to explore in their end-of-the-summer showcase, they didn't take it lightly. More » |
Steel pan band looks to heat up CarnivalCalypso tunes have a way of sticking in your head. A month ago, it was "Blast Off," by calypso artist Crazy, that stuck in the head of 17-year-old Dorchester resident Shaquan Gabriel. More » |
City summit emphasizes inspiring young girlsOver 130 girls from across the city went to Simmons College last Saturday to be inspired, feel empowered and have fun, all at the same time. More » |
Both sides gear up for fight on income tax repealSupporters and opponents of the ballot question regarding the elimination of the statewide income tax are gearing up for a fight for votes this fall, raising money and rounding up volunteers. More » |
Housing advocates share tactics to fight foreclosureOn the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the federal law that prohibits housing discrimination, local government officials and activists gathered last week for a forum designed to help endangered residents save their homes. More » |
A traveler's tour of Caribana, Toronto's Caribbean CarnivalI can still hear the beats from the steel drums during last month's Toronto's Caribbean Carnival. Created in 1967 as part of Canada's centennial celebration, the festival known as "Caribana" is now in its 41st year, and still very much alive. More » |
Brockton teen hip-hopper answers to a higher powerNyles Houston is no stranger to the stage. The Brockton resident and rapper has been on the mic for the past seven years, performing regularly in the Greater Boston area and sharpening his skills. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Growing diversity in swing counties favors ObamaWASHINGTON - Young and minority Americans have been flocking to the nation's "swing counties," hotly contested areas that could play a crucial role in this year?s election. More » |
Clinton joining Obama on Dems' candidate listWASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton's name will join Barack Obama's on a list of candidates seeking the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, a gesture of unity also aimed at mollifying her supporters, who Obama needs as the race for the presidency tightens. More » |
'Nervous Nellie' Denver revs up for Dem conventionDENVER - Like a Cinderella deciding to pass up the ball, Denver said no thanks to an invitation in 1976 to host the Olympic Games. Now the Mile High City is off to the dance of the Democrats, a party pooper no more. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Cuban rights group reports small drop in prisonersHAVANA - The number of political prisoners held in Cuba has dropped slightly but the overall rights situation remains "unfavorable" under President Raul Castro's government with more brief detentions of dissidents, the island's leading independent human rights group said last Tuesday. More » |
Tsvangirai says he'd accept Zimbabwe premiershipJOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Zimbabwe's opposition chief would accept the prime minister's post and concede the presidency - and command of the military - to Robert Mugabe to settle a political crisis in his country, the Associated Press learned last Saturday. More » |
