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Reformation to School Nutrition Plan On Horizon

By Jillian Farrel -- February 8, 2010 The Obama Administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition, by eliminating sugary, empty-calorie snacks from vending machines and adding more school breakfasts and lunches.

Mental Instability Looms Over Port Au Prince

By Jillian Farrel -- February 8, 2010 Since the recent earthquake in Haiti, certain losses are evident, such as homes, jobs, and loved ones. However, as many as 1 in 5 of disaster victims have suffered from trauma, resulting in a loss of mental stability.

Another Detroit Airport Scare

By Jillian Farrel -- February 8, 2010 A terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated Monday after a man refused to comply with security measures at a screening checkpoint.

Car value and consumer confidence drop with Toyota recall

By Gabrielle Tassone - February 8, 2010 Named the best brand for resale value by Kelley Blue Book just two months ago, Toyota resale values have now dropped by as much as three percent.

Lepor to announce candidacy for Massachusetts 9th Congressional district

By Gabrielle Tassone - February 8, 2010 Republican Keith Lepor is set to announce his candidacy for the 9th Congressional district Monday. The seat is currently held by Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch.

Winter Olympics days away, lack of snow in Vancouver concerns organizers

By Gabrielle Tassone - February 8, 2010With the Winter Olympics only days away, organizers in Vancouver are stressing the unseasonably warm temperatures, and resulting lack of snow.

5 Dead, Dozens Injured in Middletown, Conn. Blast

By Gabrielle Tassone - February 8, 2010 Five people are dead, and dozens injured as a result of a gas explosion at an under-construction power plant in Middletown,Connecticut, Sunday morning.

China denounces Obama-Dalai Lama meeting

By Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 President Barack Obama will welcome the Dalai Lama to the White House later this month for a meeting that is expected to furhter strain relations between China and the U.S.

Senate Dems reveal job-creation package

By Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 In an effort to demonstrate to Americans that they are focused on eliminating massive unemployment, Senate Democrats on Thursday unveiled a package of legislation designed to foster job growth.

House approves $1.9 trillion more debt

By Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 The House on Thursday voted to allow the government to go $1.9 trillion deeper into debt - approximately $6,000 more for every citizen. The vote, approved 217-212, would raise the ceiling on federal borrowing to $14.3 trillion, but that number may increase after the November election.

White House responds to GOP criticism of terror case

By Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 Responding to Republican condemnation of its handling of a failed Dec. 25 bombing attempt aboard a Detroit-bound aircraft, the White House stepped up its defense Wednesday, insisting it has done what it should have to get intelligence from the suspect and thwart future attacks.

Brown to be sworn into late Sen. Kennedy's seat

by Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 Republican U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown is prepared to be sworn in Thursday afternoon to take over the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's long-held seat. Brown shocked the nation with his upset victory over Democratic state Attorney General Martha Coakley in the special election held last month.

Toyota: software glitch responsible for brake problems

By Jesse Liebman -- February 4, 2010 Japanese automaker Toyota said Thursday that a software glitch is responsible for braking problems in the 2010 model of its Prius series, though the company has yet to issue a recall.

Menino Against Yemini Natural Gas Delivery

By Jillian Farrel -- February 3, 2009 The Coast Guard said Tuesday they would allow Yemeni tankers filled with natural gas into the Boston Harbor, even though this country has caused terrorist concerns...

Military Chief On Ending Gay Military Ban

By Jillian Farrel -- February 3, 2009 The nation's top uniformed officer, made a strong appeal for letting gays serve openly in the military, thus supporting the lift for the "don't ask, don't tell" policy...

MA Roaring Food Pantry Rate

By Jillian Farrel -- February 3, 2009 To represent the economic conditions for many in Massachusetts, there's been a 23 percent increase of residents who rely on food banks and shelters since 2006, according to a new Hunger in Massachusetts Study...

iPhone Application Allows Bostonians to Report Neighborhood Problems

By Sarah Mupo -- February 2, 2010 An iPhone application has been created for Bostonians to communicate neighborhood street-level complaints to the city's officials.

Toyota Auto Sales Fall While G.M. and Ford See Gains

By Sarah Mupo -- February 2, 2010 After Toyota Motor Corporation's vast vehicle recall and a temporary sales suspension of some of its most popular models, the automaker said Tuesday its sales in the United States fell 16 percent in January.

President Urges Small-Business Lending at Town Hall Meeting

By Sarah Mupo -- February 2, 2010 President Obama held a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H. Tuesday to rally support for his plan to invest $30 billion in lending for small businesses.

Obama Administration considers relocating 9/11 trial out of NYC

By Gabrielle Tassone -- February 1, 2010 The Obama Administration is considering the relocation of the trial of the September 11, 2001 mastermind, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, amidst concerns articulated by New York Mayor Bloomberg, and other city officials.

Rockmore Company awaiting plea deal approval from U.S. Government

By Gabrielle Tassone -- February 1, 2010 The Rockmore Company has admitted to to discharging human waste in the coastal waters of Massachusetts.

President Obama to announce budget for 2011 fiscal year

By Gabrielle Tassone -- February 1, 2010 President Obama will reveal the $3.8 trillion budget plan for the 2011 fiscal year, Monday morning in a ceremony to be held at the White House.

Americans held in Haiti to be heard before a judge

Gabrielle Tassone -- February 1, 2010 The ten Americas detained in Port-Au-Prince,Haiti, on allegations of child trafficking, will appear before a judge on Monday.