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Orlando man fatally shot by FBI was suspect in 2011 triple murder in Waltham, along with Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:42 GMT

A Chechen man with ties to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot and killed by an FBI agent in Orlando while he was being questioned about an unsolved triple homicide in Waltham, according to two law enforcement officials with knowledge of the investigation and the FBI. The FBI identified the person shot and killed as Ibragim Todashev, 27. The Waltham victims had their throats slashed and marijuana sprinkled over their bodies whne they were killed on Sept. 11, 2011.

Springfield police investigate fatal shooting

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:12 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Springfield police are investigating the city's seventh homicide of the year.

Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray to resign, take post with Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:14 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray has accepted a private sector post with a Worcester business group and is expected to resign from the administration next month, according to a senior administration official. The move, contingent on a board vote later this morning, would make the former Worcester mayor president and chief executive of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Two Patrick administration officials said Murray was expected to earn more than $200,000 annually.

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:57 GMT

Boston church official faces racketeering charges

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:29 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — A Boston church official who once claimed to be an associate of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger has been arrested on charges of stealing money from the church.

Sathwik Karnik wins National Geographic Bee

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twelve-year-old Sathwik Karnik of Norfolk, Mass., has won the 2013 National Geographic Bee.

More thunderstorms, some possibly severe, expected today in Mass.

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:29 GMT

More thunderstorms are in the forecast for today in Massachusetts, and some of them could whip up damaging winds and drop large hail, National Weather Service forecasters say. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop early this afternoon in upstate New York, then sweep into southern New England during the afternoon and evening, the weather service said in a special weather statement issued this morning.

Conn. rail service returns to normal

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:14 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Regular train service returned to Connecticut on Wednesday, five days after a derailment injured scores of commuters and damaged tracks.

Boy, 13, found safe in Cambridge after father allegedly kidnaps him from home in Roxbury

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:09 GMT

A 13-year-old boy was found safe in Cambridge on Tuesday night about three hours after his father had allegedly kidnapped him after an altercation in Roxbury, prompting an Amber Alert and an intensive police search, officials said. Boston police said that Jonathan Moore Sr., 36, allegedly took his son, Jonathan Jr., by force from a home on 9 Highland St. in Roxbury at about 7:30 p.m.

Marathon bombing victims urged to apply for funds

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:17:41 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The administrator of the Boston Marathon victims' compensation fund said just five people have filed applications as of Tuesday, and is urging those affected by the blasts to fill out the paperwork before time runs out.

Fire destroys 118-year-old church in Lynn

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:16:45 GMT

A three-alarm fire completely destroyed a Lynn church early this morning, Lynn Fire Department District Chief Jack Barry said. Firefighters first received a call for a fire at the El Siloe French Seventh Day Adventist Church on Liberty Street just after 5 a.m. By 5:30 a.m., a third alarm was struck, Barry said.

AP sources: Mass. Lt. Gov. Murray to resign

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:14 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray is expected to resign to become head of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, several people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:07:35 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case was shot to death at his home by an FBI agent Wednesday after turning violent, officials said.

Schilling lawyer argues for tossing lawsuit

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:54:56 GMT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A lawyer for Curt Schilling and executives of his now-bankrupt video game company say a lawsuit against them should be dismissed because they disclosed everything to the state's economic development agency before being granted a $75 million loan guarantee.

Mass. Lt. Gov. Murray to resign

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:38:51 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Several people familiar with the decision say Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray is expected to step down to become head of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Lynn church destroyed by 3-alarm blaze

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:51 GMT

LYNN, Mass. (AP) — Fire officials say a three-alarm fire has destroyed a Lynn church.

2 sources familiar with decision say Lt. Gov. Murray expected to resign to take a private job

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:19 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — 2 sources familiar with decision say Lt. Gov. Murray expected to resign to take a private job.

Staples 1Q profit falls, misses Street estimates

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:32:39 GMT

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Staples' net income fell 9 percent in the first quarter, as revenue fell 4 percent with fewer people heading into its North American and European stores.

Service set after man dies day after wedding

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:35 GMT

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Administrator: Marathon victims procrastinating

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:18 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The administrator of the Boston Marathon victims' compensation fund says so far just five people have filed applications for a portion of the $30 million the One Fund has already collected.

Boston teen safe after alleged abduction by father

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:14:44 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Police say a 13-year-old boy is safe after being abducted by his own father, but the father remains on the loose and may be armed.

Mass. Senate to begin debating state budget plan

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:05 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to begin debating hundreds of proposed amendments to its $34 billion state budget proposal.

Kerry praises $2.1 billion Raytheon deal in Oman

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:45:26 GMT

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Wednesday with officials in Oman to discuss their plans to buy a $2.1 billion air defense system from American manufacturer Raytheon.

Column: Play ball with Goodell and NFL _ or else

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:28:00 GMT

The NFL is free to twist arms, just like anybody else. So maybe it's just coincidence that all five of the new stadiums that will come on line during Roger Goodell's brief tenure as NFL commissioner have now been awarded Super Bowls.

Bay Bowl: San Francisco to host 50th Super Bowl

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:25:59 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Build a new stadium, host the Super Bowl to show it off.