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Japan Beats USA In Penalty Kicks, Wins 1st World Cup

Japan has won the Women’s World Cup, stunning the United States 3-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie.

2011/07/17

Explosion at Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Okumamachi, Fukushima Prefecture, northern Japan, Monday, March 14, 2011. (AP Photo/NTV/NNN Japan)

Curious About Radiation & Japanese Products

All the events that happened over in Japan were very sad. My thought is regarding all the cars and car parts and other items we import from Japan. Will all of these things bring radiation to the US? Is there a cleaning/clearing process? – Diane, Weymouth

WBZ-TV–2011/04/12

(Photo credit should read JIJI PRESS/AFP/Getty Images)

NightSide – Dan Rea Hosts A Debate About Nuclear Power With John Rosenthal And Marc Goldsmith

Dan Rea hosts a debate about nuclear power with John Rosenthal and Marc Goldsmith.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2011/04/08

Weston Expert: Japan Aftershocks May Last For Months

People in Japan were rattled Thursday by the biggest aftershock since the earthquake. Local researchers said these aftershocks can last for months.

2011/04/07

Governor: Study Japan Before Relicensing Pilgrim Nuclear Plant

Gov. Deval Patrick and top legislative leaders have sent a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission urging the agency to hold off on Pilgrim’s relicensing request until more is learned from the Japan disaster.

2011/04/06

Traces Of Radioiodine Turn Up In Local Air Sample

The Department of Public Health announced on Friday that it detected low levels of radioiodine in an air sample in Massachusetts.

2011/04/01

Officials: Test Show No Radiation In State’s Drinking Supply

Health officials in Massachusetts are reporting that no radiation has been discovered in a dozen reservoirs, ponds and rivers that serve as sources of drinking water across the state.

2011/03/31

Corter Leather's Japan Bracelet (credit: corterleather.com)

Brighton Man Making, Selling Bracelets For Japan Relief

It’s a tedious and time consuming process. But 24-year-old Eric Heins spends hours and hours everyday making handmade little leather bracelets.

2011/03/29

Brighton Bracelet Maker Raises Thousands For Japan

Eric Heins is working overtime in his Brighton apartment to fill all the orders he’s getting for his bracelets that he’s making and selling to raise funds for Japan.

2011/03/29