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At Least Six Confirmed Dead in Texas Tornado

May 16th, 2013
By JOHN L. MONE and ANGELA K. BROWN, Associated Press GRANBURY, Texas (AP) — A rash of tornadoes slammed into several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens more injured and hundreds homeless....

Two Americans Among 15 Dead From Car Bomb

May 16th, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. military says two American service members are among the 15 dead in a car bomb attack in Kabul. The suicide...

Governor Patrick Continues Trade Mission in Ireland

May 16th, 2013
BOSTON (AP) -- Gov. Deval Patrick is continuing his trade mission to Ireland as he tries to strengthen economic ties with Massachusetts. On...

US Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Level in 6 Weeks

May 16th, 2013
(AP) -- The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The...

Thursday’s News on the Go 5/16

May 16th, 2013
(WGGB) -- At least six people are dead and dozens left injured after a tornado tore through North Texas overnight, while the 19-year-old suspect involved in the Mother's Day shooting is locked up behind bars. ABC40's Tom Lewis and Emily Volz...

Under Surveillance: The New Normal?

May 15th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, much has been said about the role "surveillance" played in capturing those responsible for the horrific act. A recent New York Times/CBS News poll found that 78...

Driver Accused in Deadly Springfield Accident Involved in 2012 Crash

May 15th, 2013
(Plainfield Street Accident in Springfield) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) - Police say the driver involved in a deadly accident Tuesday night in Springfield was also involved in another deadly collision last year. Springfield Police Sgt. John...

IRS Official Cancels WNEU Graduation Speech

May 15th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- An IRS employee will not be speaking at Western New England University's School of Law graduation as scheduled. The Justice Department is currently investigating the IRS after the agency acknowledged that...

Columbia Gas Crew Caused Water Main Break that Sent Water Shooting High into the Sky

May 15th, 2013
(Photo Courtesy: Roger Harris) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- A water main break in Springfield Wednesday created quite the scene. The main let go just after noon near Union and Maple Streets in Springfield after Columbia Gas crews ruptured...

Ride of Silence Honors Cyclists Killed in Westfield

May 15th, 2013
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Tonight a Ride of Silence honored two cyclists who were killed on the same Westfield Street in the past year. Former Westfield Sate coach John Kurty was riding on Western Ave. when he was killed in November of...

UMass Tuition Could Go Up Under New Budget

May 15th, 2013
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB) -- A Senate budget proposal released today could mean tuition hikes at UMass schools. Under the proposed budget the school's state funding will increase every year but won't be enough to guarantee a tuition...

Details of Jolie’s Breast Treatment Revealed

May 15th, 2013
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Angelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer -- strong evidence of an inherited, genetic risk that led the actress to...

Asparagus Ice Cream: A Flavor of the Season!

May 15th, 2013
HADLEY, Mass (WGGB)- It’s the time of the year to grow food. Asparagus is one of the Pioneer Valley’s best vegetables. Some eat asparagus raw, and others prefer it roasted, grilled or steamed. Customers at Flayvors: Cook Farm enjoy...

Obama: Acting IRS Commissioner Resigns Amid Agency Controversy

May 15th, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven Miller, has submitted his resignation in the aftermath of an investigation that found the agency improperly targeted conservative...

Jurors Find Jodi Arias Eligible for Death Penalty

May 15th, 2013
by BRIAN SKOLOFF, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors in Jodi Arias' trial on Wednesday found the former waitress should be eligible for the death penalty after they convicted her last week of murdering her one-time boyfriend. The...

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