An uncommon outcome at Holy Cross

By Kristin Jones

Expulsion rarely results from college disciplinary actions in sexual assault cases, making the Holy Cross case a notable exception.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Worcester":

"… s bathroom on campus, Melandy feared running into him on the paths of the Worcester, Mass. college, at parties, and at the dining hall where he worked. The si …"

Looking at the money trail for potential MA senatorial appointees

By Josh Israel

It appears increasingly inevitable that the Massachusetts state legislature will give Gov. Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary su

Excerpts from this story referencing "Worcester":

"… Kirk Jr.Kirk, a retired partner in the Boston office of the Sullivan & Worcester law firm and chairman of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, is perhap …"

Government layoffs spark debate over zoning, development

By Dick Cooper

On the surface, the consolidation of planning departments in Worcester County, Maryland, seems a reasonable response to a recession-fueled d

Excerpts from this story referencing "Washington, D.C.":

"… or eliminating.Ocean City is a popular summer destination for residents of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, drawing about eight million visitors per year to its 10 mi …"

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Our youngest killers

By Sarah Favot, Kirsten Berg and Jenna Ebersole

Massachusetts teens sentenced to life without parole reveal inequities in '96 law

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"… akers to rethink their stance on the issue.State Sen. Harriett Chandler (D-Worcester), who voted for the 1996 law, introduced legislation this September to all …"

"… at her mother for grounding her after the daughter stayed out late.But the Worcester County District Attorney agreed to let her plead guilty to voluntary mansl …"

FACT CHECK: Final four GOP candidates face off in South Carolina

By FactCheck.Org

Republican candidates face off on health care, abortion, history and jobs

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"… ond — not direct taxpayer funding — for a Planned Parenthood clinic in Worcester that would provide abortions, according to the Boston Globe.And thoug …"

Racial disparity in school discipline in Massachusetts

By Beverly Ford

Racial disparity in school discipline in Massachusetts

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"… tly expel students, primarily for violent drug or criminal activity, while Worcester students lost more than 5,000 days of class time more than any other schoo …"

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Romney flip-flops on use of earmarks

By The Associated Press

Romney the presidential nominee is anti-earmark, but as governor, Mass. had many 'high priority projects'

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"… River, and $25 million for a highway interchange on Interstate 495 in the Worcester Democrat's district.The Romney aide wrote in the email that the projects w …"

Teen killers get inconsistent sentences

By Maggie Mulvihill, Sarah Favot and Kirsten Berg

U.S. Supreme Court will revisit sentencing children 14-years and younger to life in prison without parole

Excerpts from this story referencing "Worcester":

"…  In addition, though five juveniles have been charged with murder in Worcester County in the past 15 years, only Hall was convicted of murder. Three of t …"

"… unty in the past 15 years, only Hall was convicted of murder. Three of the Worcester-area teens either had their charges dropped, were acquitted or were convic …"

"… e acquitted or were convicted of a lesser charge, state records show. Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. declined comment, referring NECIR to …"

"… o rethink their stance on the issue. State Sen. Harriette Chandler, D-Worcester, who voted for the 1996 law, introduced legislation this September to allo …"

Tea party leader Dick Armey gets first-class treatment

By Rachael Marcus

Chief of nonprofit backing populist tea party movement enjoys big salary, other perks.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Worcester":

"… ay that’s a legitimate criticism,” said Ken Mandile, co-founder of the Worcester, Mass., tea party group. “I respect him. I don’t have anything against …"