Mass. Man Convicted of Murdering Man Found Dumped in SuffieldJune 19th, 2013DEDHAM, Mass. (WGGB) – Nearly three years after a body was found dumped in Suffield, Conn., a Braintree man has been convicted of murder. David Traub, spokesperson for Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey, says that a jury... |
Mayor and State Rep. Disagree on Chicopee Casino
Plans Announced for Increased Police Presence in Downtown Springfield
UMass Board to Hike Tuition if Budget Falls Short
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Stocks Slide Over 200 Points on Fed. Bond NewsJune 19th, 2013NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are closing sharply lower and bond yields are rising after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank could slow its massive bond purchases this year. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 206 points, or 1.4... |
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Suit Alleges Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez Shot Man in FloridaJune 19th, 2013(Photo Courtesy: MGN Online / Jeffrey Beall via Flickr) NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WGGB/AP) — State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile... |
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Men’s Wearhouse Ousts Founder, Pitchman ZimmerJune 19th, 2013(Photo Courtesy: MGN Online) By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Men's Wearhouse doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore. The men's clothier said Wednesday that it has fired the face of the company and its... |
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Suspect Accused of Robbing, Stabbing Chicopee Clerk Under ArrestJune 19th, 2013CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB) – One of two men suspected in robbing and stabbing a convenience store clerk last week has turned himself into police. On Monday, Chicopee Police Det. Capt. Daniel Sullivan says that 21-year-old Jomar Munoz of Chicopee... |
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Feds: 2 Upstate NY Men Tried to Make X-Ray WeaponJune 19th, 2013by MICHAEL VIRTANEN, Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two upstate New York men accused of assembling a portable X-ray weapon intended to secretly sicken opponents of Israel are being jailed at least overnight. Prosecutors have... |
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John Paul II Moves a Step Closer to SainthoodJune 19th, 2013By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood. A Vatican official says a commission of theologians approved a miracle attributed to his intercession, clearing a key hurdle.... |
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Bipartisan Proposal on Student Loans CirculatingJune 19th, 2013By PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan group of senators is floating a proposal that would avoid the doubling of rates on student loans on July 1. A document being circulated on Capitol Hill outlines a possible... |
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Mueller: FBI Uses Drones but Very SeldomJune 19th, 2013WASHINGTON (AP) -- FBI Director Robert Mueller says the law enforcement agency uses drones for surveillance but does so rarely. In an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Mueller says the bureau is developing guidelines for... |
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Fmr. Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos Pulls Papers for Fifth Mayoral Run
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Springfield Signs New Partnership With WMECoJune 19th, 2013SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- The City of Springfield just inked a new agreement with WMECo, designed to reduce energy consumption and save money. The three-year deal will reduce energy use in the city by more than 4 million kilowatt hours, which... |
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Granby Man Pleads Guilty to 2011 ArsonJune 19th, 2013NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB) -- A Granby man has been sentenced to at least four years in prison after pleading guilty to setting a house on fire almost two years ago. Mary Carey, spokesperson for Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan... |
