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Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Commits To Casting Women
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University's Hasty Pudding theater troupe says it has committed to start casting women in its annual production next year.
17 Universities Oppose Anti-Smoking Group
BOSTON (AP) — Seventeen public health schools in the U.S. and Canada are pledging not to accept research money from a new anti-smoking group backed by the tobacco industry.
Philadelphia And Brockton Mayor’s Make Rocky Statue Bet
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue could be forced to sport New England Patriots colors thanks to a Super Bowl wager with the Massachusetts hometown of heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano.
Starbucks Employees Getting Some New Perks
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is giving its U.S. workers pay raises and stock grants this year, citing recent changes to the tax law.
Governor Baker’s State Of The State Today
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is planning to outline his priorities for the new year when he delivers his last state of the state address before seeking a second term.
AAA Says State Gas Prices Hold Steady
BOSTON (AP) — Gas prices in Massachusetts have held steady. AAA Northeast said Monday in its weekly survey that self-serve regular is averaging $2.51 per gallon.
Radio Icon Don Imus Announces March Retirement
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Imus, the cantankerous radio host whose career was temporarily derailed when he made racist and sexist remarks, is retiring from his morning show.
Baker To Give State Of The State Address Tuesday
BOSTON (AP) — Now in the final year of his first term as Massachusetts governor, Charlie Baker is getting ready to outline his priorities for the months ahead.
State Legislators To Scrutinize Federal Tax Overhaul
BOSTON (AP) — Lawmakers are taking a closer look at the federal tax overhaul and how it may affect Massachusetts. The Legislature's Committee on Revenue will hold a public hearing at the Statehouse on Tuesday...
Bald Eagle Spotted Along The Charles
BOSTON (AP) — A bald eagle has been spotted soaring along the Charles River in Boston.