Washington
Missing The Snow? Plenty Of Winter Left To Come
There is plenty of winter left. Boston averages nearly 20 inches of total snow in the months of February and March.
Lawmakers Extend Payroll Tax Cut & Jobless Benefits
The Senate passed legislation Saturday extending a Social Security payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for just two months, handing President Barack Obama a partial victory while setting the stage for another fight in February.
Aviation Officials Meet To Avoid Future Tarmac Delays
Officials concluded Wednesday at the Diversion Forum called by the Department of Transportation that more research is needed to avoid future tarmac delays nationwide.
Boston Steps Up Security Over ‘Credible’ NYC Terror Threat
Boston planned to step up security after U.S. counter-terrorism officials announced they were chasing a credible but unconfirmed al Qaeda threat.
More Veterans Taking Part In “Honor Flight”s
They’re old now, and we’re losing many World War II veterans every day, but there’s an interesting program called Honor Flight New England that’s doing its part to pay tribute to the men and women who served nearly 70 years ago and saved the world from totalitarianism.
Plainville 7th Grader In Finals Of National Geographic Bee
Karthik Karnik, 13, was one of the top ten finishers Tuesday. There were 54 competitors who took part in the preliminary round.
National Memorial Adds Two Mass. Officers Killed In Line Of Duty
The names of two Massachusetts law enforcement officers, killed in the line of duty, have been memorialized in the nation’s capitol.
Names Of Two Mass. Officers Added To National Memorial For Fallen Officers
The Woburn police officer shot and killed in the line of duty on December 26, 2010 is having his name added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Train Routes Between Boston, Maine and D.C. Getting Upgrades
A federal grant for track upgrades in Massachusetts will smooth out bumpy sections of track and set the stage for another daily round trip for Amtrak’s Downeaster between Boston and Portland, officials said Monday.
Keller @ Large: Jim O’Sullivan Talks Local, National Politics
Sometimes it’s tough to get the scoop on what’s going on down in DC all the way up here in New England. Jon Keller is at large with a top political analyst.
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