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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 ...

  • Bruins push sagging Rangers to brink of elimination

    Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semi-final series on Tuesday night.Boston leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and can advance to the conference finals as early as Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Only three teams in NHL history have ...

  • Bruins take Game 3 at MSG

    Boston Bruins' David Krejci (L) blocks a shot by New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh (27) during action in the first period.(RAY ...

  • Boy found safe after Amber Alert issued

    "According to the preliminary investigation, Moore claimed to have a handgun and threatened to use it," police said in a statement. Police had issued an alert for a 1997 red Toyota Camry, Massachusetts license plate 634RH4. Police said Moore's girlfriend, Ashley Smith, 25, was in the car with him when the boy was taken. The teen was found about an hour later in Cambridge and was ...

  • 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 ...


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Movie Review

The Out-of-Towners

Sam Weisman's remake of "The Out-of-Towners" is a somewhat predictable, but nevertheless entertaining ode to anyone from a smaller town who has ever had trouble in a big city. Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn (taking over the roles played in the 1970 original by Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis) star as Henry and Nancy Clark, a married couple from Ohio whose children have recently grown up and moved away, ... ...

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  • Late Paille goal lifts Bruins to 3-0 lead on Rangers

    NEW YORK (AP) -- Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. Boston leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and can advance to the conference finals as early as Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Only three teams ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

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