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Irish immigrant found fatally shot in Dorchester - Boston Herald
“It's a little unnerving to think that something like that could happen because we live on a nice street,” said a 34-year-old man who declined to give his name. The man said he went to bed around 11 pm and sleeps with the windows open, ...
Police hunt for killers following Roxbury shooting - Boston Herald
“They have all these cameras out here and they're not plugged in,” said one angry resident who declined to give her name. “Ask them why the cameras aren't plugged in?” Police said the two men, both in their 40s, were on Kensington Park inside Warren ...
Secret could be safe for years - Boston Herald
She could be ordered to keep quiet, the source said, until her debt is paid off. The Herald yesterday reported Robinson could spill the beans on her nervous john come Feb. 24 when her probation deal in the extortion case ends. ...
Former NJ Gov. Kean says Gov. Christie is weighing presidential bid - Boston Herald
A close Christie aide, who asked not to be named, said Christie has not changed his mind and will not run. This highly visible trip, however, boosts the talk that Christie is looking well beyond New Jersey, said Brigid Harrison, a political science ...
Surgery sidelines Patrick Chung - Boston Herald
But Chung (14 tackles, sack in two games) had surgery this week to stabilize the thumb, a source said. The procedure will prevent long-term damage, but it will keep him out of the matchup against the Bills. There is no expectation that Chung's issue ...
Thumbs down on Patrick Chung - Boston Herald
But Chung (14 tackles, sack in two games) had surgery this week to stabilize the thumb, a source said. The procedure will prevent long-term damage, but it will keep him out of the matchup against the Bills. There is no expectation that Chung's issue ...
Eastie woman clings to life after beating - Boston Herald
“The poor kid, she was just lying there,” said the neighbor, who requested anonymity. “I looked and I said to my husband, 'Oh my God, come out here, there's a body out here.' ” Police said the woman, believed to be in her 20s, has life-threatening ...
Neighbor finds East Boston woman savagely beaten - Boston Herald
“The poor kid, she was just lying there,” the neighbor, who requested anonymity, said. “I looked and I said to my husband, 'Oh my God, come out here, there's a body out here.' ” Police said the woman, believed to be in her 20s, has life-threatening ...
TJX shops Fidelity site for move, expanded HQ - Boston Herald
“Like most smart companies, TJX is considering their options and trying to figure out if a move makes sense,” the source said. Spokeswoman Sherry Lang said TJX regularly reviews its real estate needs, but declined to comment on the Marlboro sites. ...
Senator's eldest faced struggles with grace, faith - Boston Herald
“There are just unending tragedies,” said a local family friend who requested anonymity. Just in more recent years: John Kennedy Jr., 38, died in a 1999 airplane crash. Two sons of Robert Kennedy also died young: Michael, 39, was killed in a 1997 ...
Complaints put teacher on leave - Boston Herald
It shouldn't have happened,” said the parent, who requested anonymity. The teacher was not home last night. He did not return a message left by a reporter. Gross said he's continuing to investigate the complaints and has yet to speak with the teacher ...
Cops find 3 dead in Waltham - Boston Herald
“This kind of thing doesn't happen here,” said one man, who said he lived in the neighborhood but declined to give his name. “People are in shock.” Waltham police said they arrived at 12 Harding Ave. at 2:25 pm yesterday, soon after receiving a report ...
Texas pol storming into town as Democrats go on the offensive - Boston Herald
Romney was unable to translate his business experience into creating jobs in Massachusetts,” added the aide, who requested anonymity. Former Bay State Gov. William F. Weld, a Romney supporter who will share the stage with Perry at the event tonight, ...
Officials see no Hub link to New York terror threats - Boston Herald
While they have singled out a few people for additional scrutiny, none has shown any involvement in a plot, according to the senior US officials, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the investigation. President Obama met with his national security ...
Officials fear 9/11 anniversary terror attacks - Boston Herald
11 anniversary, possibly a car or truck bomb, officials and sources said yesterday. Federal counterterrorism officials said the information received yesterday was so specific just days before the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that it could not ...
Friend: 'I tried to save his life' - Boston Herald
I held the wounds,” said the young man, who requested anonymity while describing his fallen friend as a “brother.” “I tried to save his life,” he said. “He didn't say any last words. He was gasping for air.” As he waited for help to arrive, ...
Warren to keynote labor breakfast - Boston Herald
By State House News Service Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren will deliver the keynote address at Monday's Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day breakfast, but a source close to the potential US Senate candidate told the News Service Warren is ...
Juror: I can relate to Arroyo - Boston Herald
A woman, who identified herself as an alternate juror but declined to give her name, said federal prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support criminal convictions for mail fraud. “None. Not enough for fraud. ...
Juror: I can relate to Albert Arroyo - Boston Herald
A woman, who identified herself as an alternate juror but declined to give her name, said federal prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support criminal convictions for mail fraud. “None. Not enough for fraud. ...
Elizabeth Warren explores run vs. Scott Brown - Boston Herald
Warren, who served as President Obama's top consumer protection adviser until last month, will be assisted by Rubin's Northwind Strategies and expects to make a formal announcement of her plans by Labor Day, a source close to Warren said. ...
Harvard professor explores run vs. Brown - Boston Herald
Warren, who served as President Obama's top consumer protection adviser until last month, will be assisted by Rubin's Northwind Strategies and expects to make a formal announcement of her plans by Labor Day, a source close to Warren said. ...
Noise dispute eyed in Brighton murder - Boston Herald
Moore's ex-girlfriend, who declined to give her name, told the Herald that Moore and Thomas had argued in the past about noise. But housing officials have said they received no complaints about a dispute between the two men. Authorities said they have ...
Verizon rips workers - Boston Herald
... a Verizon manager maneuvered through a throng of about 150 picketers there who hollered “Scabs!” at nonunion employees headed home. “You don't want to go out there for lunch or anything,” said the Verizon employee, who declined to give his name. ...
Pay day for Logan Mankins - Boston Herald
Mankins will be the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in the league, a source said, trumping the seven-year, $56.7 million contract signed in 2010 by New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans. The details are not yet available, though it's sure to ...
Mom, son shot dead in Roslindale apartment - Boston Herald
A mother and her teenage son were found shot to death along with a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a Roslindale apartment early yesterday morning, police and sources said. No arrests had been made as of last night. ...