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  • New software helps overcome social phobias through virtual conversation

    The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is building new software to coach people on how to interact with others in social situations. The virtual personality can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situation, News.com.au reported. The program called MACH- My Automated Conversation coach- presents a digital character on the screen ...

  • Rays struggle against Aceves lose 5-1 to Boston

    Tampa Bay Rays' Chris Archer pitches in the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael ...

  • Ross sidelined by second concussion

    Email BOSTON -- For the second time this season, David Ross was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list. The move, which was announced after the first game of the Red Sox's doubleheader against the Rays, is likely the result of a foul tip hitting his catcher's mask during Friday's game against Baltimore. To fill his roster spot, right-hander Alex Wilson was recalled ...

  • Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez reportedly questioned in death investigation in North Attleboro

    NORTH ATTLEBORO -- Authorities are refusing to comment on a media report that Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been questioned by State Police in connection to a death investigation here. Troopers were seen escorting a woman into Hernandez's home at about 7:35 tonight at the upscale Westford Estates development here. SI.com, citing unnamed sources, reported earlier today that State ...

  • Red Sox put RHP Buchholz on disabled list

    The Red Sox made the move Tuesday after beating Tampa Bay 5-1 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Buchholz threw for a brief period in the bullpen following the ...


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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

If last year's Dead Man's Chest, the second installment of the lucrative Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, was an enjoyably overstuffed B-movie actioneer taken to ludicrous new heights, At World's End, the third and ostensibly final installment, busts at the se ... ...

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  • Confessed Boston hitman says he and Bulger were up to our necks in murder

    By Matthew DeLuca, Staff Writer, NBC News Retired Boston hitman John "The Executioner" Martorano testified on Tuesday that he and James "Whitey" Bulger were "up to our necks in murder" by the time he committed what he described as his last killing at Bulger’s behest, more than three decades ago.The former underworld killer also described his one-time boss as ...

  • Sox wait out rain to beat Rays in twin bill opener

    TB@BOS: Papi slaps a two-run single to center field BOSTON -- Alfredo Aceves has restored himself into a spot starter the Red Sox can count on. For the third time in a span of 22 days, Aceves was summoned from Triple-A Pawtucket for a start that turned into a win. The right-hander fired five strong innings while leading the Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Rays in Game 1 of Tuesday's ...

  • Miss. AG Hood say hell subpoena Google on drugs

    JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi’s attorney general says he still considers Google’s responses on its efforts to prevent illegal sales of online drugs insufficient and says he’s sending subpoenas for company documents to further his investigation. Jim Hood urged fellow attorneys general from other states to do the same at a meeting in Boston ...

  • Maine Gov. Paul LePage hands out 5 more vetoes

    Among the bills is one that would have required the state’s public charter schools to be run as nonprofit organizations. LePage said that the bill puts new constraints on charter schools, limiting students’ educational ...

  • Stanley Cup Game 3 draws record viewers for NBCSN

    STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) - The Stanley Cup finals’ Game 3 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in ...

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