EU fish discards deal welcomed by UK
Agreement will end practice that resulted in up to two-thirds of healthy fish being dumped back in the sea dead The UK government has hailed a "historic" EU agreement to introduce a blanket ban on the...
View ArticleThousands jam St. Peter's for pope's last audience
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Tens of thousands of people toting banners saying "Thank you!" jammed St. Peter's Square Wednesday to bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI at his final general audience - the...
View ArticlePope Benedict's last audience: thousands gather in St Peter's Square
Pilgrims and sightseers flock to Vatican piazza to watch pope's final general audience before he resigns on Thursday Tens of thousands of people have crowded into Saint Peter's Square to bid farewell...
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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 27
Patch Framingham, MA -- Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. The MetroWest YMCA is...
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Edward Sampaio, 79
Patch East Providence, RI -- Edward Sampaio, of Gardiner Avenue, East Providence, died Sunday morning, Feb. 24, 2013 at the Rhode Island Hospital. He was 79. He was the husband of Maria Jose (Silva)...
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NEWH Expands Van Transportation
Patch North End, MA -- By Mary Wright, Health Educator at NEWH North End Waterfront Health is expanding the hours of its van transportation service for locals who need help getting around. The vans...
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Fossum Voted Off Alexandria Planning Commission
Patch Del Ray, VA -- Donna Fossum, a member of the Alexandria Planning Commission for more than two decades, was voted off the prestigious board on Tuesday night. Three new Planning Commission members...
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VIDEO: Residents Voice Opinions on Mass. Ave. Corridor Project
Patch Arlington, MA -- The Mass. Ave. Corridor Project once again took center stage Tuesday night, as hundreds of residents packed an at times raucous Town Hall Auditorium to voice their support or...
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Sarasota Pops Orchestra Giving Away Wedding At Concert
Patch Bradenton, FL -- A Bradenton couple could win a vowel renewal ceremony of their dreams at a Sarasota Pops Orchestra concert with your help. John and Diane Nosal of Perico Island are competing...
View ArticleWednesday Blotter: Battery at Restaurant
Patch Skokie, IL -- *Battery at restaurant* Police responded to a battery complaint at a restaurant in the 5300 block of Touhy Avenue on Feb. 21. According to police, an employee was receiving verbally...
View ArticleWATCH: Benedict's Last Audience
Pope Benedict XVI told tens of thousands of people jammed into St. Peter's Square on Wednesday for his final general audience that there were times of "joy and light" during his papacy, but also...
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IEA: Gas trading hubs needed for Asia
Tokyo (UPI) Feb 26, 2013 Asia is on course to become the world's second largest gas market, after North America, by 2015, a new report from the International Energy Agency says. Yet the future role of...
View ArticlePope Benedict recalls ‘joy and light,’ difficulties in emotional final audience
VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter’s Square, recalling moments of “joy and light” during his papacy but also times of...
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Hey Mom and Dad, How Much Allowance Do Your Kids Get For Their Chores?
Patch Chicago Heights, IL -- Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a...
View ArticlePreview: Manchester United vs. Real Madrid
By Husmukh Kerai, Goal.com The last-16 tie is delicately poised at 1-1 after a riveting first leg, while the Portuguese forward is back at his old stomping ground for the first time since leaving the...
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We're Off to See: Assistant Stage Manager Maria Requena
Patch Grayslake, IL -- *Editor's Note:* Grayslake Central and North High Schools will present "The Wizard of Oz" March 14-17 in the Grayslake Central Theatre. The production will feature more than 120...
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Glenbard West Announces First Semester Honor Roll
Patch Glen Ellyn, IL -- From Glenbard District 87 Congratulations to the following Glenbard West High School students named to the first-semester honor roll: ** *HIGH HONOR ROLL* ** **Seniors: **...
View ArticleMaria Sharapova's love of tennis blooms in desert at Indian Wells
Maria Sharapova, ranked No. 3 in world, considers BNP Paribas Open a hometown tournament. The part-time Southland resident is playing Indian Wells for 11th time. Reported by L.A. Times 2 days ago.
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BNP Paribas Open Singles Draws Filled with Intrigue
Patch Palm Desert, CA -- Fans at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open could be treated to the latest edition of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry, one of several potential intriguing matches announced in...
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Homestart supporters abseil down Gatwick hotel
This is Sussex -- DOZENS of people walked off of a six-storey building on Sunday. Fortunately, they were wearing ropes and harnesses in a charity challenge in aid of Homestart CHAMS (Crawley Horsham...
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