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JetBlue to increase Boston flights by 30 percent

JetBlue said Thursday it will boost its service from Boston Logan by 30 percent by next summer, as bigger carriers pull back and competition from rival Southwest heats up.

Power outage at Boston airport delays flights

A brief power outage at Boston's Logan International Airport has caused flight delays and some cancellations.

Southwest to increase Boston-Baltimore flights

Southwest Airlines Co., which began service at Boston's Logan Airport in August, said Tuesday it would add two more nonstops from there to Baltimore next spring.

Commuter train accident leaves 15 hurt in Boston

A commuter train has collided with a bumper at the end of a track in Boston, leaving 15 riders with minor injuries.

Yankees set to sweep into Boston with AL East lead

A lot sure has changed for the New York Yankees since they started out 0-8 against the Boston Red Sox.

Boston black paper to take city loan to stay open

The publisher of Boston's only black-owned newspaper says he'll accept a $200,000 loan from the city to avert the shutdown of the financially struggling weekly.

Black newspaper in Boston suspends publication

An African-American newspaper that covered Boston's busing riots of the 1970s, the fall of black political leaders and the rise of state's first black governor, Deval Patrick, has suspended publication after 44 years and laid off its 12 employees.

Celizic: Yanks, Red Sox rule baseball again

I don’t want to be an alarmist ...

Judge queries feds' photo releases in Boston cases

A federal judge on Thursday ordered prosecutors to produce affidavits explaining why photographs were released and publicity generated following the arrests of two Boston politicians on corruption charges last year.

Curran: If in focus, Magic could threaten Cavs

BOSTON - The Boston Celtics have been winning Game 7s since the NBA was brought to you by Lucky Strikes and televised in black and white.

Jones: Celtics doing things the hard way

The Celtics began the playoffs by knocking heads with the Bulls in a series which featured a record four overtime games, three of which Boston lost by margins of 2 points, 3 points, and 1 point. But, in the end, the Celtics prevailed in seven games over Chicago.

Live Nation selling 3 Boston venues

Concert promoter Live Nation Inc. is selling three Boston venues for $22.5 million to pay down some of its debt.

Curran: Heart of champion shows through in clincher

- Do you know how much time the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls spent trying to pry each other’s fingers off the playoff ledge since April 18?

Was Craigslist suspect also targeting men?

The accused Craigslist killer, NBC News has learned, may have been soliciting men as well as women for sexual encounters through the online classified service.

Celizic: Red Sox sweep exposes Yankees' big holes

There was great rejoicing in Boston on Sunday night, and probably in every American League town not nicknamed the Big Apple. The mighty Yankees had been swept by the Red Sox, and there wasn’t anything good the most expensive and self-celebrated team American sports could take out of it.

Police think killer stalks women via Craigslist

The same digital technology that a Boston-area predator has used to rob two women and kill another under the guise of seeking a hotel-room massage may help police track him down, former FBI profiler Clint Van Zandt said Friday.

Home of Bruins, Celtics, shortens name

The home arena of the NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics is getting a shorter name.

New Leno show to air on Boston NBC affiliate

Boston's NBC affiliate has decided to air Jay Leno's new show, after all.

NBC says other stations sticking with Leno

NBC says it knows of no other affiliates seeking to follow Boston's lead and abandon Jay Leno.

Expert: Royals as contenders ... and other predictions

- Observations and predictions after seven weeks in the sun:

Celizic: Lakers lead the way in great week of hoops

Everything went down just the way Boston wanted. Kobe Bryant looked as tired as a man who was playing his third game in four nights, and the Celtics’ much-criticized bench outscored the Lakers’ reserves 30-22.

Boston councilor: FBI may have faked photo of me

A city councilor indicted on bribery charges asserted Wednesday that a grainy photo allegedly showing him accepting $1,000 from a businessman working with the FBI appears to have been faked.

Ex-Mass. sen. pleads not guilty to taking bribes

A former Massachusetts state senator who was photographed by the FBI allegedly stuffing bribe money under her sweater has pleaded not guilty to attempted extortion charges at her formal arraignment in federal court.

Rumors: A-Rod, Teixeira confronted Sutcliffe

A couple of weeks ago, the Yanks’ hit a homer against the Rangers and was broadcasting from the ESPN booth. The 1984 Cy Young award winner suggested that it was possible that Teixeira had gotten signals from to let him know where the catcher was setting up. Well, Tex and A-Rod apparently did not like that very much, especially after an off-season in which Rodriguez was accused of tipping off opponents to pitches when the game was a blowout. The pair supposedly confronted Sutcliffe on Tuesday night. No fisticuffs occurred. (New York Daily News)

Sept. 11 memorial dedicated at Boston airport

An island of peace amid the bustle of Logan International Airport was dedicated Tuesday to honor the 147 passengers and crew killed when terrorists flew two planes from here into New York City's World Trade Center.

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Pussycat Dolls founder, Cameron Diaz galpal, prowls Hub
Source: The Boston Herald

Pussycat Dolls founder and choreographer Robin Antin has been hanging out on the Boston set of the new Cameron Diaz-Tom Cruise flick, "Knight & Day."

Train woman's narrow escape
Source: BBC News

A young woman had a close call in Boston, U.S. when she fell on to subway tracks, in the path of an approaching train. Other passengers alerted the train driver who managed to stop the train in time.

Boston Police Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Death Of Celtics Fan
Source: thebostonchannel.com

BOSTON -- The Boston Police Department has wrapped up its investigation into the death of a young man who was taken into custody after the Celtics won the NBA title in June 2008.

Boston Mayor Hospitalized After Knee Surgery
Source: thebostonchannel.com

BOSTON -- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will be in the hospital for at least four days following knee surgery after a fall at his son's Hyde Park home Sunday night.

Fox News Boston's marijuana hit piece on Barney Frank
Source: Examiner

Fox News Boston must be high if they think America cares about marijuana any more.

Boston: Two indicted in alleged terror plot
Source: The Boston Globe

"Two weeks after a Sudbury man was arrested in an alleged terrorist plot to kill Americans, federal authorities announced his indictment yesterday along with a former Mansfield man they say is now in Syria.

Auctioned homes go for under $150G
Source: The Boston Herald

The region's home prices may be on the rise, but home buyers cashed in on bank-owned properties this week at rock bottom prices.

Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo have an agreement in principle on contract extension - ESPN Boston
Source: ESPN.com

Up against a Monday night deadline, the Boston Celtics and point guard Rajon Rondo reached an agreement in principle on a contract extension, his agent confirmed to ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.

Too close for comfort
Source: The Boston Globe

Homeowners had thought they could get used to the noisy neighbors nearby. But huge salt piles, jets roaring overhead, and the constant rumble of subway trains have proven more than they bargained for as noise, grime, and vibration keep them indoors.

1 Shot, 1 Stabbed At Psychiatrist's Office In Boston
Source: WCVB-TV

BOSTON -- Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon in an incident at a Boston office building.

The Boston Massacre
Source:

The town of Boston was a very uneasy city throughout the 1760's. This uneasiness quickly turned to belligerence in the early part of 1770.

Home-grown Islamic terrorists cropping up all over the United States
Source: NY Daily News

"And the list grows, and the threat of homegrown terror becomes terrifyingly clearer to those with eyes to see.

Boston Terrorist was a teacher
Source:

"The 27-year-old Mr. Mehanna, who taught science and religion to middle-schoolers at the academy, was arrested Wednesday at his parents' Sudbury home.

Isiah Thomas blasts Magic Johnson over criticisms in new book - Ian Thomsen - SI.com
Source: CNN

Some drama from the basketball world. When he heard the criticisms from his former friend Magic Johnson in a soon-to-be-released book, Isiah Thomas said he'd had enough. And so he began to fight back.

Beltway sniper alleged inspiration for terror suspect
Source: The Boston Herald

The Sudbury man accused of terrorism - who still lives at home with his parents - wanted to gun down mall shoppers in a plot inspired by the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks, according to court records connected to today's arrest.

Medical entrepreneurs step up lobbying
Source: Boston Business Journal:

Leaders of early-stage medical device companies are worried the Obama administration's health system overhaul could devastate the industry and have formed a new lobbying organization whose goals include killing a proposed $40 billion, 10-year-tax targeting their products.

2009 MLB Playoffs Day 2....Live Blog

Welcome back for day 2 of the MLB playoffs. Hopefully the games are more entertaining today then they were yesterday. We're still a while away from first pitch today. Got some good baseball articles? Send them my way.

Calls, Text Messages Take Spotlight In Rape Case Against Boston Cops
Source: WCVB-TV

BOSTON -- New evidence has surfaced as the case that has rocked the Boston Police department heads back to the courtroom Monday. The focus of the proceedings at Dorchester District Court will center on cell phone calls and text messages that the alleged victim made.

Iowa Court Temporarily Releases Sox Fan From Jail To Attend Game
Source: WCVB-TV

BOSTON -- A judge in Iowa has allowed a man to be temporarily released from jail so he can go see the Boston Red Sox play the Kansas City Royals.

Right off the bat, Sox face Yanks in 2010
Source: MLB.com

Why ease in to the rivalry. Or for that matter, why ease out of it?

Train Hits South Station Barricade; 16 Hurt
Source: WCVB-TV

BOSTON -- More than a dozen people were injured Tuesday when a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter train hit a barrier at South Station in Boston.

7,700 New Mile Marker Signs Have Drivers Seeing Red
Source: WCVB-TV

BOSTON--More than 7,700 mile-markers are up or going up on 776 miles of state highway, costing $1.7 million in federal taxpayer money. The expensive project has raised the ire of many Baystaters who say the signs point to nothing but government waste.

E-Mail Controversy Has Boston Mayor On Defense
Source: WCVB-TV

BOSTON -- A controversy in Boston's Mayoral race has Mayor Thomas Menino on the defensive. NewsCenter 5's Todd Kazakiewich reported Monday that opponents are calling for a criminal investigation into some deleted e-mails at City Hall.

11 Bands Named After Places
Source: HowStuffWorks

"With all the pressure that comes with starting a band, who has time to labor over a name? The following 11 musical groups decided to keep things simple and named their bands after places."

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