Massachusetts will receive more than $3 million in federal funds to help five communities hire more police officers. The federal funding comes from the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program, said Senator John Kerry, in a statement Thursday. The funds go directly to the communities and may also be used [...]
Kerry requests investigation into female sailor’s killing
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Senator John Kerry is calling on the Department of Defense to investigate the US Navy’s actions following the murder of a 20-year-old sailor from Massachusetts who was killed by her ex-boyfriend. Kerry sent a letter on Thursday to Secretary of Defense Robert Dates requesting a “thorough, objective investigation” into the Navy’s handling of the death [...]
Framingham cop charged with threatening man with gun
Sept. 30, 2010 1 Comment
A Framingham Police Department detective face charges he pointed a gun at a man when the he complained that the on-duty cop was urinating on his property. Scott Brown, 38, of Mendon, was indicted by a Middlesex grand jury on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and making threats. According to Middlesex District Attorney [...]
Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt divorce is dismissed
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Court records show divorce proceedings between Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have been dismissed. "The Hills" star Montag requested the action Wednesday without prejudice, meaning she could refile it later if necessary. The dismissal was first reported Thursday by TMZ. Montag filed for divorce in July, but the couple spent time recently in Costa Rica. [...]
Lindsay Lohan rehabbing at Betty Ford
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Lindsay Lohan is currently in rehab at the Betty Ford Center in Southern California. According to People, Lohan plans to stay at the facility, located in the upscale city of Rancho Mirage (near Palm Springs), until her October 22 hearing where she’ll face the judge for violating conditions of her probation by testing positive for [...]
Texting while driving is now illegal in Massachusetts
Sept. 30, 2010 1 Comment
It’s been a long time coming, but it is now illegal to send or read text messages while driving in Massachusetts. In a law that took effect Thursday, drivers under age 18 are also banned from any cell phone usage while behind the wheel, except during emergencies. The law also applies to red lights — [...]
Here’s your first look at zombies in Red Dead Redemption
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Cowboys, Indians and zombie bears?
Comedian Greg Giraldo dead
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Comedian Greg Giraldo, best known for his colorful additions to celebrity roasts, has died. Giraldo had been in a coma for five days until Wednesday, when his family removed him from life support, TMZ reported. TMZ reported that Giraldo overdosed on prescription drugs in New Brunswick, N.J. A friend called the overdose “accidental.” Giraldo, 44, [...]
“Breaking Dawn” Denali Coven actors revealed
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Your new friends: Christian Camargo, Mia Maestro, Casey LaBow and MyAnna Buring
The fight against slavery in 2010: Walking the Freedom Trail with Not For Sale
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Sex just got fashionable
Sept. 30, 2010 1 Comment
“ooo” boutique launches condoms with fun, flirty packaging
Kicking it with my girl, Jasmine Solano
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Blast photographer tours with rising artist
Line2 adds texting, lowers price
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The best business app is now a great consumer toy, too
Don Ed Hardy appearance and other events dress-up Fashion Month at MFA
Sept. 30, 2010 2 Comments
See the “sexiest dress ever”
Woodgrain anyone?
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Whenever I see either: BMW Gran Turismo or Honda Accord Crosstour I always think…. AMC Wagon Just saying….
TV Ratings: New Law and Order strong, Undercovers bombs
Sept. 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Undercovers and The Whole Truth face imminent cancellation
Fatal shooting in Revere
Sept. 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
State and local police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday night in Revere. Police responded shortly after 7 p.m. The victim, identified only as a man in his 20s, was killed on Reservoir Avenue. His name was withheld pending notification of family, said Jake Wark, a spokesman the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. No arrests [...]
FAIL: Naked Cowboy makes bid for 2012 presidency and no one shows up
Sept. 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
Only four reporters were there — including Blast
