LOCAL NEWS
Students speak out on school budget crunchBoston public high school students gathered last Thursday to ask questions and trade ideas with Superintendent Dr. Carol R. Johnson to help find ways to bridge a $107 million budget deficit. More » |
'One company at a time'Little by little, Initiative for a New Economy helps minority-owned firms improve, network and ultimately get more business More » |
Bake sale spotlights MBTA's money woes, riders' worriesWhen the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) board of directors meets Thursday afternoon, the agency will be $194 richer, thanks to a bake sale held by the T Riders Union. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Obama overturns Bush-era policy on stem cell researchWASHINGTON - Reversing Bush policy, President Barack Obama on Monday cleared the way for a significant increase in federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research and promised no scientific data will be "distorted or concealed to serve a political agenda." More » |
WORLD NEWS
Mugabe wishes strength to rival-turned-partnerHARARE, Zimbabwe - President Robert Mugabe joined thousands of Zimbabweans mourning the wife of a rival turned government partner, calling Tuesday for an end to political violence and wishing Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai strength for the nation-building work ahead. More » |
