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Homeland Security Issues Mass Transit Alert

WASHINGTON – U.S. mass transit systems should remain alert against possible terror attacks, the Homeland Security Department said in a new warning that highlighted suspicious activity at unnamed European subway stations last fall. Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said Wednesday there is no specific or credible intelligence to indicate U.S. …

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'Sopranos' Actor Seeks Separate Trial in Police Officer's Murder

NEW YORK – “Sopranos” actor Lillo Brancato Jr., who is charged with murder in the killing of a police officer, asked a judge Thursday for a separate trial from a co-defendant who he expects to testify in his defense. Brancato’s lawyer, Mel Sachs, said co-defendant Steven Armento could testify that …

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Funds That Dabble in Stupidity, or Subscribe to It?

BOSTON – Some investments just dabble in stupidity, while others seem to have stupidity as a mission. The difference is that the part-timers can sometimes come off the “danger” list and get back into good graces, while the truly dreadful funds will remain that way until they are shut down. …

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