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Thousands Affected By Power Outage Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:01:31 EDT
A power outage in Winthrop has left 3,800 residents with no electrical service, according to police officials.

Hold-Up Suspect Claims She Was Kidnapped Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:17:45 EDT
The search for a suspect wanted in Dedham was cut short Saturday when she called police and told them her location: the trunk of a moving car.

Woman Recalls Strange Date With Rockefeller Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:07:26 EDT
A California woman who dated the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller said that he tried to woo her with wealth and nobility.

Man Beaten To Death By Pack, Police Say Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:20:23 EDT
A 37-year-old man was killed early Saturday after a group of young men chased him down and attacked him near a public housing complex, police said.

Guidance Counselor Charged In Burglary Attempt Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:16:39 EDT
A high school guidance counselor has been charged with several felonies alleging that he and another man tried to burglarize an elderly woman's home in New Durham, N.H.

Three Killed In Crash Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:28:32 EDT
State police say three men are dead following a traffic accident.

Shoppers Turn Out For Tax-Free Weekend Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:41:52 EDT
In what is becoming a late summer ritual, shop owners are luring in bargain-hunting shoppers during the state's two-day tax-free weekend.

Obama Campaign Brought In $51M In July Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:17:37 EDT
The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama said the Democratic candidate raised more than $51 million in July.

Both Sides Gear Up For Fight On Income Tax Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:08:22 EDT
Supporters and opponents of the ballot question eliminating the statewide income tax are gearing up for a fight for votes this fall, raising money and rounding up volunteers.

Mike's Latest Forecast Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:47:41 EDT

'S&M Svengali' Conviction Overturned Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:32:39 EDT
A case that set new standards for sordid takes another twist.

Bush Praises Georgia Cease-Fire Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:01:37 EDT
Bush calls the signing of a cease-fire a "hopeful step."

Russian Forces Pull Back In Georgia Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:28:05 EDT
Russian forces have pulled back from the center of a town near the Georgian capital after a cease-fire deal went into effect.

Egyptian Woman Gives Birth To Septuplets Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:40:10 EDT
Hospital officials in Egypt are reporting the birth of septuplets.

School District Allowing Teachers To Carry Guns Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:33:38 EDT
A Texas school district will allow teachers and staff members to carry concealed firearms when they return to class this month.

Guess What? Military Funds Mind-Reading Science Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:15:54 EDT
What are they thinking? That's what the military is trying to find out by studying ways to read people's thoughts.

Actor From 'The Office' Faces Drug Charges Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:12:01 EDT
Prosecutors file felony drug charges against Craig Phillip Robinson, an actor best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on NBC's "The Office."

Tax-Free Weekend Brings Business To Stores Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:10:18 EDT
In what is becoming a late summer ritual, shop owners are luring in bargain-hunting shoppers during the state's two-day tax-free weekend.

Halladay's Complete Game Stops Sox Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:34:52 EDT
Roy Halladay stopped Boston's potent offense.

Phelps Completes Olympic Record Quest Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:08:50 EDT
With a little help from his friends, Michael Phelps claims his eighth gold medal, setting an Olympic record.

US Drops Spain In Rout Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:03:47 EDT
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team has clinched first place in its group and remained unbeaten in the Beijing Games with a 119-82 victory against Spain.

Bolt Sets WR In 100M Final Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:58:12 EDT
Usain Bolt of Jamaica easily breaks his own world record in the 100-meter finals to win the Olympic gold medal.

Former City Council Candidate Speaks About Theft Allegations 2008-08-17T08:00:39.047Z
A former city council candidate, allegedly caught stealing from a car, is defending himself. He faced a judge Friday and now he's speaking out. FOX25's Sharman Sacchetti has more.

Bikers, Joggers Warned After Reports of Flasher 2008-08-17T08:00:39.047Z
After multiple reports of a man exposing himself to people on a bike path in Gardner, people are being encouraged to not bike, jog or walk alone. FOX25's Shirley Chan reports.

Ready, Set, Shop in Massachusetts 2008-08-17T08:00:39.047Z
People are getting a two-day break from the state sales tax this weekend, which is giving businesses a boost during a usually slow month. FOX25's Martin Morenz has more.

Boston Weather 2008-08-17T08:00:39.048Z
The wet weather continued through Saturday, but Sunday looks nice and clear. Meteorologist A.J. Burnett has your forecast.

Sox Lose 4-1 in Byrd's Debut 2008-08-17T08:00:39.048Z
Roy Halladay stopped Boston's potent offense and spoiled Paul Byrd's debut with the Red Sox, pitching his major league-leading eighth complete game in the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-1 victory Saturday night.

Gloucester Residents Petition to Remove Mayor 2008-08-17T08:00:39.048Z
Some Gloucester residents are upset about how their town was portrayed in the media after 17 high school girls became pregnant. Now they're blaming the mayor for her poor handling of the media, and they want her out. FOX25's Diana Rocco reports.

Mass Most Wanted 2008-08-17T08:00:39.048Z
FOX25's Frank Mallicoat profiles this week's Mass Most Wanted.

Local Marine Killed In Iraq 2008-08-17T08:00:39.048Z
A Marine from Mashpee was killed in Iraq. Daniel McGuire had joined the Marines following his high school graduation. FOX25's Martin Morenz spoke to Daniel McGuire's father.

TSA Policy Change Should Help Fliers With Laptops 2008-08-17T08:00:39.048Z
Starting Saturday, the Transportation Safety Administration will allow laptop computers to stay in bags that are "checkpoint-friendly" -- those that basically offer an unobstructed view from the x-ray machine.

Fla. Gov. Declares Emergency As Storm Approaches 2008-08-17T08:01:00.273Z
Residents and tourists in the Florida Keys prepared Saturday for Tropical Storm Fay, which forecasters said could strengthen to a hurricane and begin battering the island chain as soon as Monday.

Bush Tells Russia To Get Out Of Georgia 2008-08-17T08:01:00.273Z
President Bush warned Russia on Saturday against trying to pry loose two separatist regions in Georgia and said Moscow must end military operations in the West-leaning democracy that once was part of the Soviet empire.

Three Killed in Western Mass. Crash 2008-08-17T08:01:00.273Z
State police say three men are dead following a traffic accident in the small western Massachusetts town of Sandisfield. The accident involving four vehicles occurred about 1:10 p.m. Friday in a rural area near the entrance to the Colebrook Reservoir, which runs along Route 8. State police say a Chevrolet Blazer traveling south on the road crossed the center line, sideswiped a Jaguar, then crashed head-on into a Chevrolet pickup. Police said 33-year-old Derek Martinez of Waterbury, Conn

Former Candidate Allegedly Stole From Parked Car 2008-08-17T08:01:00.274Z
A former candidate for Lawrence City Council is accused of stealing from a parked car. FOX25's Debbi Rodman has the story.

WWII Vets Take Another Ride in B-17s 2008-08-17T07:56:54.233Z
Some local World War II vets got a chance to revisit memories from years ago. They had a special opportunity to board B-17 planes again. And thanks to Ground Tours at the Lawrence Airport, you'll be able to do the same. FOX25's Alison Bologna reports.

Struggling MBTA Gives Executives 9 Percent Raise 2008-08-17T07:56:54.233Z
Executives at the cash-strapped MBTA are getting a 9 percent raise. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Manager Daniel Grabauskas is defending the raises, saying they match a salary increase given union employees.

Fight Over Income Tax Repeal Heats Up 2008-08-17T07:56:54.233Z
Supporters and opponents of the ballot question eliminating the statewide income tax are gearing up for a fight for votes this fall, raising money and rounding up volunteers.

The Nation's Weather -- August 16 2008-08-17T08:01:04.685Z
Heavy rain, strong winds, and large hail were forecast Saturday for Colorado, Oklahoma, and northern Texas. Flooding was also a concern for those areas.

Tropical Storm Fay Public Advisory 2008-08-17T08:01:04.685Z
The latest updates on the storm's position, wind speed and five-day cone.

Tropical Storm Fay Forms Over Dominican Republic 2008-08-17T08:01:04.685Z
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Tropical Storm Fay has formed over the Dominican Republic.

Forum On Faith Puts Obama-McCain Back In Spotlight 2008-08-17T08:01:07.605Z
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain agreed to appear on the same stage Saturday night, if only to share a handshake, as a televised discussion of faith ends a mid-August lull in the presidential campaign.

Obama's July Fundraising Bodes Well For Fall Race 2008-08-17T08:01:07.606Z
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $51 million in July and the Democratic National Committee reported $27.7 million in donations last month, putting Obama in a strong position for the fall campaign.

Democrats Open To More Offshore Drilling 2008-08-17T08:01:07.606Z
Democrats' stance against offshore drilling shifted more on Saturday, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaling she was willing to consider opening up more areas off the nation's coastlines to oil and gas exploration.

Both Parties Reach For Center On Abortion Debate 2008-08-17T08:01:07.606Z
As Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain compete for centrist voters in their presidential race, both parties have made intriguing nods to the political center on the emotional issue of abortion.

Top 11 Conventions In U.S. History: No. 6, 2004 DNC 2008-08-17T08:01:07.606Z
Welcome to the Top 11 Conventions in U.S. political history. This section is the culmination of two months of research and interviews, and we hope you come back to count down the most memorable conventions each weekday until No. 1 is revealed on Aug. 25, the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Former DirecTV Head Named LA Times Publisher 2008-08-17T08:01:09.855Z
The Los Angeles Times is getting a new publisher.

Breaking Up Big Banks Questioned As Losses Mount 2008-08-17T08:01:09.856Z
America's biggest banks have suffered unprecedented losses from the ongoing credit crisis, and that's made some investors question whether the big financial conglomerates should be broken up in order to survive.

Jarring Economy Spurs Rise In Home Canning 2008-08-17T08:01:11.329Z
To Amy Hobbs Harris, a dozen jars of strawberry preserves are worth $391 - the amount she estimates she'll save in a year by canning the fruit herself.

Recruiters Fill The Void After Immigration Raids 2008-08-17T08:01:11.734Z
The largest single-site workplace raid in U.S. history may have cost a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa nearly half its employees, but it's been a boon to labor recruiters around the country.

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