SPORTS / RED SOX 6, DEVIL RAYS 3 Trot Nixon hit a two-run single as part of a ninth inning rally that spurred the Sox to victory over Tampa Bay today. Boston swept the four-game series. (AP)   Story Complete Red Sox coverage

HEALTH / WEST NILE VIRUS Vt. Sen. Leahy urges probe of terror link in West Nile spread Sen. Patrick Leahy urged today that the government explore the possibility of a terrorist link to an outbreak of West Nile virus that has killed 54 people this year. (AP) CDC: 4 got West Nile from organ transplants Two more West Nile cases in Mass. EDUCATION / MCAS MCAS retests show continued racial gap despite urban successes Half of Hispanic and 44 percent of black high school seniors are currently ineligible for a high school diploma despite the increased success of many urban school districts on the MCAS test. (AP)   See the Class of 2003 MCAS retest results

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SCANDAL IN THE CHURCH
Plymouth priest arrested for rape of child
Police arrested a Roman Catholic priest at his home today and charged him with raping and abusing a child on church property in the town of Rochester. (AP)
Archdiocese kept five priests in parishes despite allegations
Full coverage of the priest abuse cases

REGION
14 migrant workers dead after van plunge in rural Maine
Fourteen migrant workers died today when a van plunged off a one-lane bridge along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in the worst traffic accident in state history, state officials said. (AP)
Bail reduced for surgeon facing rape charges

SPORTS / CELTICS
Jury selected in Pierce stabbing trial
Jury selection in the trial of three men charged with stabbing Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce two years ago ended today, clearing the way for opening statements Tuesday. (AP)  Charges against Iverson dropped
Patriots: New England fuels roster with former Jets

UNITED NATIONS
Bush says UN must confront Iraq
President Bush told skeptical world leaders today to confront the "grave and gathering danger" of Saddam Hussein's Iraq -- or stand aside as the United States acts. Hesitant allies asked him not to go it alone. (AP)
Text of Bush's speech   NECN RealVideo Survey: Should the US attack Iraq?
European allies welcome Bush's comments

WEATHER
Drought shouldn't dim autumn beauty of New England hills
As the first red flames of swamp maples begin to flicker through the New England hills, scientists and foresters say people should put drought worries aside and enjoy the autumn leaves. (AP)  Learn more about leaf-peeping in New England
Dry conditions expected to persist for most of country in fall and winter

DIGITALMASS.COM
Flaw in Microsoft Word could allow file theft
Microsoft's flagship word processor has a security flaw that could allow the theft of computer files by "bugging" a document with a hidden code, the company disclosed today. (AP)

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BUSINESS Stocks dip on Bush speech, reports Wall Street fell sharply today, pressured by two disappointing economic reports and a strong speech by President Bush to the United Nations demanding action against Iraq. (AP) Three ex-Tyco execs plead not guilty to fraud

TRAVEL
 Cruises: Love 'em or hate 'em?
Many people consider a cruise to be the most perfect form of a vacation, a floating utopia that brings the world to their doorstep. Some people consider them to be superficial and shallow. Where do you stand?  Sound off about cruises | Read others' thoughts

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