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  • Busy weekend for Enda Kenny in United States Busy weekend for Enda Kenny in United States

    Taoiseach Enda Kenny has spent the weekend in Boston, Massachusetts furthering the strength of U.S. -Ireland relations. The head of Ireland's government attended a function on Saturday at the JFK Library to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy's 1963 visit to Ireland At the ceremony Kenny addressed an audience of U.S. lawmakers and representatives of the business ...

  • Pailles goal puts Bruins on verge of East finals

    Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille celebrates after scoring during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Rangers Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. The Bruins won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin ...

  • Victorino day to day hopes to avoid DL

    Email CHICAGO -- Despite a series of nagging injuries -- the latest a left hamstring strain -- Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino has been able to avoid a trip to the disabled list so far. However, there's at least a chance Victorino will have to be shut down if his condition doesn't improve in the coming days. The veteran was out of Tuesday night's lineup after injuring his ...

  • Varitek to represent Red Sox at this years Draft

    Email CHICAGO -- The Red Sox will have former captain Jason Varitek as one of their representatives at this year's First-Year Player Draft, which starts June 6 in Secaucus, N.J. The 2013 First-Year Player Draft will take place June 6-8, beginning with the Draft preview show on MLB.com and MLB Network on June 6 at 6 p.m. ET. Live Draft coverage from MLB Network's Studio 42 begins at 7 ...

  • Ellsbury still in leadoff spot -- for now

    Email CHICAGO -- When the slumping Jacoby Ellsbury arrived at U.S. Cellular Field for Tuesday night's game against the White Sox, he was still in his customary leadoff spot. However, a change could happen before long if Ellsbury doesn't get in a groove. "We have considered it, yes," said manager John Farrell. "And we're sticking with him to hopefully give him the ...


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Les enfants terribles [DVD]

Les enfants terribles [DVD]

Les enfants terribles is fascinating primarily as an unexpected meeting of two brilliant, but vastly different minds: the iconic independent French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Melville, who is best known for his numerous crime films, including Bob le flambeur (1956), Le ... ...

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  • Birthday boy Miller blossoming as reliever

    Email CHICAGO -- Reliever Andrew Miller celebrated his 28th birthday on Tuesday with the satisfaction of knowing he's performed like one of the best setup men in the game this season. Miller entered the game with 15.4 strikeouts per nine innings, ranking him third among Major League relievers. The lefty has pitched in 20 games, posting a 3.86 ERA and holding opponents to a .216 average and ...

  • Mass. town votes to keep turbines

    FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) -- Voters in the Cape Cod town of Falmouth have rejected a plan to take down wind turbines because of complaints about noise and health ...

  • Two shot in Dorchester

    Two people who were shot near Ronan Park in Dorchester last night drove away from the scene, but only made it a few blocks before they stopped, police at the scene said.The two were shot on Mt. Ida Road near the entrance to the park about 7:30 p.m. The car police said they were in was parked on Bowdoin Street a few blocks away. The driver’s side window of the car was shattered.A man who ...

  • Man killed in school bus collision

    State police said a 24-year-old man died after suffering an "unspecified head injury" from a collision with a school bus.State police responded to the incident at 1:38 this afternoon on Interstate 290’s Exit 18 in Worcester, state police Lt. Daniel G. Richard said.The cause of the accident is still under investigation and the name of the deceased was being withheld pending family ...

  • Bill requires labels for genetically modified food

    HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut lawmakers are pushing ahead with bipartisan legislation requiring the labeling of food containing genetically modified ...

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