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The nation's weather

Messy winter weather was forecast to continue Tuesday over the Northern U.S. as a low pressure system tracked over the Pacific Northwest and into the Northern Plains. This system was expected to obtain ample moisture from the Pacific Ocean and continue spreading scattered rain showers with periods of heavy snow at higher elevations.

Storm-walloped East Coast returns to work — slowly

Millions of East Coast commuters returned to work Monday over slick roads and icy sidewalks after a weekend winter storm dropped record snowfall, interrupted holiday shopping and stranded travelers.

Managers unveil proposed new rules for NE fishery

Federal fishery managers have proposed rules that could radically change how New England's fishermen are regulated.

Howard: Colts, not Pats, best-run franchise in NFL

It seems insane to say the Indianapolis Colts are 13-0 and don’t get enough credit. But someone has to say it. It’s as if being out there in the heart of the heart of the country, playing under a lidded dome, playing with such constant efficiency and low-key professionalism has left the Colts taken for granted.

Belichick says he has a lot of respect for Moss

New England coach Bill Belichick fired back Monday at two Carolina defenders who criticized the effort of wide receiver Randy Moss.

Rosenthal: Cowboys just aren’t that good

The Cowboys aren’t choking; they just aren’t that good.

Colts break records with 28-16 victory over Denver

Even Peyton Manning's inconsistency couldn't derail history for the Indianapolis Colts. Or preserve the NFL records of New England and San Francisco.

The nation's weather

A potent storm system was forecast to deepen throughout Friday as it moved from the Gulf of Mexico across the Florida Peninsula and began its trek up the East Coast.

At least 14,000 lose power in Vt. due to storm

The winter storm that blasted the upper Midwest and New England has knocked out power to at least 14,000 customers in Vermont.

Details sketchy on bin Laden's whereabouts

Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, has evaded capture by the United States for more than a decade. And although his public utterances are few, his capture or death remains a top U.S. priority.

Stubborn storm leaves behind a shivering nation

A deadly, windy storm that has paralyzed a wide swath of the nation for days left bitter cold behind as it finally made its exit Thursday, with temperatures below freezing in several states and gusts that made it feel as cold as minus 25.

Northern New England launches into ski season

As the economy lurches toward recovery, northern New England's ski industry is viewing the upcoming season with optimism, saying the amount of snow nature sends the region is a much bigger factor in determining how well the ski areas fare.

Northeast scallopers decry cuts as stocks boom

For the past decade, scallopers have supplied the struggling fishing industry with something almost as rare as leftovers of the fried, grilled or bacon-wrapped delicacy: good news.

Last aircraft leave closing Maine Navy base

The two last planes at Maine's Brunswick Naval Air Station lifted off Saturday in blustery winds, ending nearly 60 years of maritime patrol operations at New England's last active-duty military air base.

The nation's weather

A strong storm in the Southeast was forecast to produce more active weather as it moved northeast on Thursday.

3 Conn. athletes accused of sex assault conspiracy

Three lacrosse players for a Catholic university in New England have been charged with conspiring to sexually assault a female student in a dorm room.

Bad time to be playing Patriots

There's never really a good time for the New York Jets to face the Patriots. Since Bill Belichick became New England's coach in 2000, the Jets are 7-13 against their rivals from Foxborough.

Feds report fewer workplace deaths in New England

New England recorded fewer work-related deaths last year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday, a trend that could be at least partly attributable to the economic downturn.

The nation's weather

A blistery and chilly day was expected in the Midwest and Great Lakes on Wednesday, while the Pacific Northwest was forecast to remain wet and cool.

Jets S Leonhard's status uncertain for New England

Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for New York's game against New England uncertain.

Pats' Belichick defends decision to go for it

Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted Monday of the call that led to the New England Patriots stunning loss. The coach hailed as one of the NFL's best was a target of columnists, talk radio callers and two of his former players. Why, they all wondered, did he gamble with a six-point lead and just over two minutes to go against the Indianapolis Colts?

Colts take advantage of Pats' gamble for 35-34 win

Bill Belichick risked everything on one play Sunday night. It cost him a victory, and it may wind up costing him a trip back to Indianapolis for a rematch with Peyton Manning later this season.

Patriots deactivate 4 starters, 2 RBs vs. Colts

New England has deactivated three starters and running backs Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for Sunday night's game at Indianapolis.

Warming drives off Cape Cod's namesake, other fish

Fishermen have known for years that they've had to steam farther and farther from shore to find the cod, haddock and winter flounder that typically fill dinner plates in New England.

The nation's weather

Wet weather was forecast for the Eastern U.S. on Wednesday as a low pressure system hovered over the region.

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Hannity Discussion with 9/11 Families - We Are Listening, New York

On the evening of December 11, 2009 Sean Hannity conducted an open discussion with the families of 9/11 victims. Sean's usual polite and casual manner was charged with an extra sense of care with an obvious deliberate use of respectful language and occasional words of sympathy.

NE states team up for high-speed rail funds
Source: The Boston Herald

NEWINGTON, Conn. — Transportation leaders of the six New England states say they're teaming up to boost the region's chances for federal stimulus grants for high-speed commuter rail and freight service.

Law school takes on its detractors Hopes to mend image, merge with UMass
Source: The Boston Globe

NORTH DARTMOUTH - The law school's reputation is under siege, the morale of its faculty and students battered. Critics allege dismal bar exam passage rates and undistinguished faculty make Southern New England School of Law unworthy of affiliation with the UMass brand.

Evangelists target spiritually cold New England
Source: Yahoo! News

In a Gallup poll this year, all six New England states were in the Top 10 least religious in the country, with Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts claiming the top four spots.

Seymour: 'This is where I want to be' - AFC West - ESPN
Source: ESPN.com

It has been nearly seven weeks since Richard Seymour's world turned upside down. Although he's clearly still adjusting to his trade from New England to Oakland, Seymour insists he's happy with the Raiders.

Manatee Stuck in NJ as Temps Fall; Rescue Planned
Source: firstcoastnews.com

A rescue attempt is being planned for Ilya, a Florida manatee stuck near an oil refinery in New Jersey where plunging temperatures and a lack of food are endangering his life.

Ravens-Patriots Preview

"If the Baltimore Ravens had a quarterback approaching anywhere near the middle of the pack, they could be an elite team."

Tom Brady Sucks

Yes thats right I said it. He sucks, anyone that disputes that need only to rewind to the Jets game. I find it hard to believe that a quarterback in the NFL couldnt scramble and throw at the same time.

Update: Haleigh Cummings Case: Tip leads investigators to New England in search for missing child
Source: 10connects.com

The Cape Cod Times is reporting that Putnam County authorities traveled to the town of South Yarmouth, Mass., as part of the investigation into Haleigh Cummings' disappearance, according to a report from our news partner WKMG Local 6 News.

Vick to Patriots rumor continues to pick up steam
Source: PFT

The hot rumor today, as evidenced by 25 or more e-mails we've received on the topic, has been that quarterback Mike Vick was spotted on a plane to Boston's Logan Airport.

Bio-char can improve heat and crops
Source: Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Bio-char is the name for the particular type of charcoal that has triggered an international grassroots campaign and has piqued the interest of several New England experts.

Chemtrails: The latest Assault on us
Source:

"These past two days there has been a dramatic Chemtrail assault around much of New England.

New England snow cuts power, shuts schools
Source: msnbc.com

A winter storm blew through northern New England on Monday, dumping 2 feet of snow in spots, forcing hundreds of schools to cancel classes and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power.

Pass the pancakes! It's maple syrup time
Source: nhregister.com

As the winter's cold begins to loosen its hold on Connecticut, maple sugar makers carefully watch the weather.

10th Mountain Division: Military Unit that Served on Skis During WWII, Brought Skiing to Postwar America
Source: The Boston Globe

"'The 10th was an unusual Army outfit,' said Jeff Leich, executive director of the New England Ski Museum. 'The selection process was unique and elite. It developed quite an esprit de corps for the people who stuck it out.

Video: Ice Creates Problems In Massachusetts
Source: local6.com

An ice storm blankets Massachusetts. -------------------------- More Video, Photos and Article: "Video: Ice storm hits hard; thousands without power"

Buccaneers vs. Patriots at Wembley in 2009
Source: NFL.com

The NFL's International Series of regular-season games will return to the United Kingdom in 2009 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New England Patriots, the NFL announced today.

The world as it changes with life and sports.

As we get older and the world seems to continue to change. Players and cheerleaders alike seem to be in the news everyday about drinking and getting in trouble or just doing something that is the not in the best interest of the sport or programs.

Rams wonder why Patriots had zero penalties
Source: NBC Sports

The St. Louis Rams are curious as to why they were penalized 12 times, and the New England Patriots not once, during the Patriots' victory on Sunday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Tuesday.

Archaeological site in Dresden called 'very significant'
Source: timesrecord.com

DRESDEN — A 7,000-year-old archaeological site in Dresden has emerged as one of the most significant finds in New England, and is shaping the way historians view the lifestyles of Archaic period Native Americans.

Divers reach steamship that sank off Mass. in 1898
Source: Yahoo! News

BOSTON - Five Massachusetts men became the first divers to reach the wreck of a 19th-century steamship that sank in one of the most destructive storms in New England history, and say they saw an array of artifacts like dishes and mugs but no human remains.

US House approves offshore drilling - The Boston Globe
Source: The Boston Globe

Democrats in congress get ahead of the curve and passed offshore drilling legislation. No one knows the time table and where they are planning to drill.

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