Recent Posts

University President to Be Subpoenaed to Testify About Fugitive Brother

BOSTON – University of Massachusetts president William Bulger will be subpoenaed to testify about his fugitive crime boss brother after refusing requests to appear voluntarily, an official said Saturday. James Wilson, head lawyer for the House Government Reform Committee, said Bulger’s lawyer, Thomas Kiley, told him his client would not …

Read More »

Calif. Dam Leak Stops, but Most Stay Away

LOS ANGELES – Seepage through a dam had stopped Saturday but most residents of Corona (search) remained out of their homes in a voluntary, precautionary evacuation. Although a mandatory evacuation was canceled, people were being urged to stay away from homes and a mobile home park until Monday afternoon while …

Read More »

Hewlett-Packard Combines Printer, PC Units

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) has combined its printing unit with its personal-computer division, helping end speculation that the technology giant would follow competitors in spinning off divisions. The move aims to strengthen the company’s market position and get new products out faster, the company said Friday. In …

Read More »