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Child Hit By Car

A child in Swansea was hit by a car on Tuesday afternoon.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:20:44 EST

Thief Steals $40,000 In Diamonds

Police are searching for a man who stole two $20,000 diamonds from a jewelry store at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:07:02 EST

'Mountain Lion Sighting' Hounds Town

The report of a mountain lion being spotted in Duxbury turns out to be a dog of a story.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:58:13 EST

Photos: Bernie & Phyl's Long-Kept Secret

New England furniture icon Phyl Rubin is revealing her 40 year battle with multiple sclerosis.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:35:02 EST

Producer Admits To Attempted Letterman Shakedown

A television producer admitted Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, avoiding a long prison sentence by pleading guilty in exchange for six months in jail and community service.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:57:29 EST

Photos: Filene's Once A Famed Boston Landmark

Filene's and it's celebrated basement were once major tourist attractions in the Hub. Click for a brief history of the Boston shopping institution.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:42:17 EST

Images: What Are Top Consumer Gripes?

See what Bay State consumers say are their top complaints.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:22:02 EST

Photos: WCVB Skis The Briefcase Race

WCVB anchors and staffers participated in the March 6 Briefcase Race to Benefit the Faulkner Breast Center. Click here to see how NewsCenter 5 and other participants looked on the slopes.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:56:19 EST

How Do You Measure Up To Barbie?

Barbie is the image of plastic perfection with her long legs, big bust and tiny waist, but how does her figure compare to that of an average woman? Enter your measurements to see how you stack up to Barbie.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:14:58 EST

School Superintendent Indicted On Fraud Charges

Nine indictments were returned Tuesday against Lawrence School Superintendent Wilfred Laboy, including eight that charge him with fraud or embezzlement.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:49:03 EST

Group Works To Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome

A Malden man remains behind bars tonight, accused of killing his infant son. Prosecutors say the baby's injuries are consistent with shaken baby syndrome.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:39:23 EST

RMV Highlights Ways To Avoid Branch Visit

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is trying a workaround after the governor killed a $5 fee it wanted to impose for in-person service.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:08:28 EST

Hub Mayor Threatens To KO Filene's Project

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is threatening to rescind the permits of the stalled Filene's redevelopment project at Downtown Crossing and possibly take the property by eminent domain.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:47:47 EST

TSA Employee Faces Rape Charge

A TSA employee at Logan International Airport is facing statutory rape charges Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:36:48 EST