John Edwards case dropped
Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against the former vice presidential candidate after his corruption trial ended last month in a deadlocked jury. (AP, 7:19 p.m.)
Mass. House approves $49m T bailout
The bailout bill, which also offers help to other regional transit agencies, was passed today on a vote of 130-to-25 and now moves to the Senate. (AP, 6:18 p.m.)
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Agency charges Armstrong with doping
The US Anti-Doping Agency is bringing charges against seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, threatening to strip his Tour victories. (AP, 7:49 p.m.)
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Hill went from small-time gangster to big-time celebrity when his life as a mobster-turned-informant became the basis for the film "Goodfellas."
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Dracut man sentenced to life for mistaken killing
A Dracut man convicted of killing a Lowell man in a case of mistaken identity has apologized before a judge sentenced him to the mandatory life in prison without parole. (AP, 4:58 p.m.)
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Former teacher, coach gets 50 years for SC abuse
A former South Carolina teacher and coach has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to nearly two dozen child sex charges. (Associated Press, 3:30 p.m.)
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Wash. gov plans trade mission to Ireland, England
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire will be leaving next month on a weeklong trade mission to Ireland and England. (AP, 4:19 p.m.)
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Lake detected near equator of Saturn's Titan
In a surprise find, scientists say they have spotted hints of a methane-rich lake and several ponds near the equator of Saturn's biggest moon. (AP Science Writer, 5:29 p.m.)
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