Trial Begins for Tyco’s Kozlowski

Dennis Kozlowski, former CEO of Tyco International, faces charges that he allegedly stole $600 million from Tyco through unauthorized compensation and illegal stock trades.

Manulife Acquires John Hancock Financial

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Manulife Financial Corp. of Canada will acquire John Hancock Financial Services in a $10 billion stock swap. John Hancock has long been a corporate leader and sponsor in Boston.

Medicare Reforms Stalled

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Last spring, there was some indication that Congress would send a law to the president that would reform Medicare and provide recipients with a prescription drug benefit.

Exit to Freedom

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Calvin Johnson spent 16 years in prison for rape before DNA testing proved him innocent.

CIA Calls for Probe of Operative Leak

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The White House promises to cooperate with an investigation into whether it released information about a CIA operative. The operative is married to former ambassador Joseph C Wilson IV, who was critical of President Bush’s handling of intelligence on Iraq.

Gorilla Escapes Zoo, Again

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A gorilla at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston gets out, again.

Thriving Blues

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Folk music critic Scott Alarik looks at the thriving state of blues music.