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Role unlikely for George W. Bush in Romney bid

Philip Elliott, Associated Press — 2012-05-16T07:58:11Z

George W. Bush finally weighed on the presidential race -- with four short words. "I'm for Mitt Romney," the former president said Tuesday as the doors of his elevator shut, perhaps his only statement of public opinion on the race before the Nov. 6 election.

MIT to name Hockfield's successor as president

2012-05-16T07:08:20Z

MIT is set to name a new president to succeed Susan Hockfield, who announced in February she's stepping down after nearly a decade.

Family of alleged Bulger victim due in court

2012-05-16T07:08:20Z

Family members of one of gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's alleged victims are due in court to try to continue their lawsuit against former FBI officials.

RI working to keep Schilling's company afloat

David Klepper and Erika Niedowski, Associated Press — 2012-05-16T06:38:28Z

Leaders in Rhode Island are working to help former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company remain viable after it failed to make a scheduled $1.1 million payment to the state's economic development agency.

RI working to keep Schilling's company afloat

David Klepper and Erika Niedowski, Associated Press — 2012-05-16T06:38:28Z

Rhode Island is looking to help Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company after it missed a scheduled $1.1 million payment to the state's economic development agency.

Mass. casino panel to hire permanent director

2012-05-16T06:08:19Z

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is abandoning its search for an interim executive director and instead hiring a search firm to find someone to fill the position permanently.

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2012-05-16T06:08:19Z

Groups sue state over voter registration

2012-05-16T05:28:39Z

Citizen and community groups are suing the state, charging a failure to offer recipients of public assistance help in registering to vote.

Senate panel to unveil Mass. spending plan

2012-05-16T05:08:21Z

Gov. Deval Patrick and the House of Representatives have weighed in on state spending, and now it's the Senate's turn.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game

2012-05-16T05:08:21Z

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 10-11-12-14-24, Mega Ball: 6

Winning numbers drawn in 'Megaplier' game

2012-05-16T04:18:19Z

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Megaplier" game were: 4

Nebraska sets stage for Kerrey, Fischer race

Philip Elliott, Associated Press — 2012-05-16T04:18:19Z

An insurgent Republican lawmaker in Nebraska will square off against former Sen. Bob Kerrey this fall in the state's U.S. Senate race, as Democrats look to hold onto the Senate seat and control of one part of Capitol Hill.