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Video: Memorializing the Comet Coaster


By WGBH News & Wires
With the demolition of the Comet roller coaster in a defunct Dartmouth amusement park, another piece of Massachusetts history is gone. But it lives on in the contemporary version of celluloid: YouTube.
Transportation & Infrastructure

T Riders Make Last Push to Influence Board


BOARD PASSES FARE HIKE
By WGBH News & Wires
In the final hours leading up to a key Mass. Bay Transportation Authority board meeting, protesters gathered to decry a fare hike plan.
Boston

Councilor Ross: 'This Is Disturbing'


MORE BLACKOUT COVERAGE
By WGBH News & Wires
With the blackout a memory, now everyone can focus on the cause and questions.
Courts, Crime & Police

From the Courtroom: Catherine Greig


By WGBH News & Wires
The girlfriend of James "Whitey" Bulger pleaded guilty Wednesday to helping him evade capture. Greater Boston has the word from the courtroom.
Boston

The Back Bay Fire: Aftermath


By WGBH News & Wires
On Wednesday morning, NStar said it wouldn't have all power back until after the evening commute.
Gambling

Treasurer: Gaming Pick Knows Procurement, Transparency


By WGBH News & Wires
Enrique Zuniga, the third person named to the five-member gaming commission, has worked for the state Water Pollution Abatement Trust and School Building Authority.
Pop Culture

Lady Gaga at Harvard


By WGBH News & Wires
The singer launched her Born This Way Foundation at Harvard accompanied by an all-star lineup — and the Twitterverse liked it.
Sports

The Giants: Good But Not Great?


By WGBH News & Wires
"Voice of Fenway" Carl Beane thinks the predictions of a Pats win might be right on the money.
U.S.

Santorum, Romney Take Top Spots In A Nail-Biter


WGBH ELECTION CENTRAL
By WGBH News & Wires
It came down to the wire for Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucuses.
Election 2012

Mass. Sets Ballot Order For Presidential Primaries


WGBH ELECTION CENTRAL
By WGBH News & Wires
Ron Paul's name will top the ballot for Massachusetts' March 6 GOP presidential primary. Secretary of State William Galvin said that each vote really does matter.
Health Care

State Settles ‘Important’ Medicaid Fraud Claim With Merck


By WGBH News & Wires
Attorney General Martha Coakley said the $24 million settlement sends the message that Massachusetts won't tolerate Medicaid fraud.
Courts, Crime & Police

First Amendment Advocates Respond To Mehanna Verdict


By WGBH News & Wires
The conviction of Tarek Mehanna on charges that he conspired to help al-Qaida and plotted to kill US soldiers raises questions about freedom of speech in a lengthy war on terror.
World News

Kim Jong-Il Is Dead At 69


By WGBH News & Wires
North Korea's mercurial and enigmatic leader has died. He was 69. A FRONTLINE documentary from 2003 provides some context for his rule.
Social Issues

Poverty: 'No One's Proud To Get Government Cheese'


MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY
By WGBH News & Wires
New Census data show disturbingly high rates of poverty in the U.S. Should the government be doing more to help?
U.S.

Post Office Agrees To Delay Closings


WGBH NEWS: SIGNED, SEALED, DISCONTINUED?
By WGBH News & Wires
The U.S. Postal Service has agreed to delay the closing of 252 mail processing centers and 3,700 local post offices until mid-May. This week, WGBH News explores the question of whether two of these offices matter to the people of Cambridge, Mass.
LOCAL SPORTS

Menino Says Football Call Was Unfair. You?


WATCH THE PLAY
By WGBH News & Wires
Boston mayor Tom Menino has weighed in on the penalty that cost Cathedral High School its shot at a state football title. He thinks the call was wrong and wants to take the team to lunch to celebrate its season. What's your call?
Courts, Crime & Police

Coakley: One Year Is Long Enough


CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW: THE FACE OF FORECLOSURE
By WGBH News & Wires
In an interview with WGBH News, Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley defended her decision to sue five major banks. One of those banks has announced it will stop buying new mortgages written by third parties in Mass.
LOCAL NEWS

Cardinal Bernard Law Retires, And Some Cheer


By WGBH News & Wires
"It's good to see the back of Cardinal Law," said one advocate for victims of clergy sex abuse.
Local Politics

The Romney Hard Drive Purge: OK Or Not?


EMILY ROONEY SHOW: ROMNEY'S HOUSECLEANING
By WGBH News & Wires
WGBH News commentators say Romney's hard drive purge was apparently within the letter of the state's public records law — but may have violated its spirit.
LOCAL NEWS

Many Mass. Residents Still In The Dark


NPR: FRUSTRATION MOUNTS
By WGBH News & Wires
Power will be restored “house by house, block by block,” said Governor Deval Patrick — and some people might be in the dark until Friday.
LOCAL NEWS

Protesters Vow To Endure Snow


WGBH NEWS: LIFE IN THE TENTS AT OCCUPY BOSTON
By WGBH News & Wires
Facing a possible nor'easter this weekend, Occupy Boston protesters winterized their tents and said they'd stay put.
POLITICS

Khazei Drops Out Of Senate Race; Olver To Retire


EMILY ROONEY SHOW: CANDIDATE ELIZABETH WARREN
By WGBH News & Wires
A Senate candidate and a Congressman have made decisions that could affect the face of Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress.

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