Teachers union decries board's ‘rubber stamp’
Boston School Committee members appointed over the past 17 years have unanimously voted for the administration’s proposals in almost every vote, according to data.
US soldier found guilty in Afghan thrill-killings
A U.S. Army soldier accused of exhorting his bored underlings to slaughter three civilians for sport was convicted of murder, conspiracy, and other charges yesterday in one of the most gruesome war crimes cases to emerge from the Afghan war. Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, of Billings, Mont., was the highest ranking of five soldiers charged in the deaths of the unarmed men during patrols in Kandahar province early last year.
Political Notebook
Perry admits debate’s 'oops’ moment was good for laughs
Rick Perry tried yesterday to convince the country he was in on the joke after his disastrous debate performance, but even his supporters worried about damage to his presidential campaign.
US deficit lower in October than it was last fiscal year
By Martin Crutsinger
The federal government started the budget year with a smaller October deficit than a year ago, modest progress after three straight years of $1 trillion-plus deficits.
