February 2012
Pat Knight Stands By Post-Game Rant
When Lamar University basketball coach Pat Knight ranted against his players after a Wednesday night loss — for everything from their on-court effort to their employment prospects — he breached a taboo in the fraternity. http://bit.ly/wNI9As
Roger Federer The Latest Lin Fan
Roger Federer may be the most accomplished tennis player ever, but he’s a fan of basketball in general, and the Knicks in specific. http://bit.ly/yiGiEd
Mass. public figure accused of battery
YARMOUTH - Police are working with Florida law enforcement after receiving a report of domestic battery from the wife of a Massachusetts public figure. http://bit.ly/yWLzUZ
Sabres beat Bruins in shootout
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Derek Roy scored the decisive shootout goal in lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday night. http://bit.ly/A8De6u
B.C. student missing since Tuesday
NEWTON - Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Boston College night student. http://bit.ly/xYBOt6
3rd Marine in Hazing Case Not Guilty
A military jury on Friday found a Marine not guilty of hazing a fellow Hawaii-based lance corporal who killed himself in Afghanistan. http://bit.ly/z3HTFz
Heat on Romney's 'Couple of Cadillacs'
Touting his American-made automobiles at a speech for the Detroit Economic Club Friday, Mitt Romney said, “Ann drives a couple of Cadillacs, actually.”
http://bit.ly/xe5MqM
Valentine weighs shortstop possibilities
FORT MYERS -When the Red Sox picked up Marco Scutaro’s option in October, it appeared they would be set at shortstop for 2012. http://bit.ly/wrE827
Sheen's Ex-Wife Faces Cocaine Charges
Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife has been charged in Colorado with possession and distribution of cocaine stemming from her arrest in Aspen.
http://bit.ly/x7fjkE
Walters Defends Grilling of Star Jones
“The View” matriarch Barbara Walters insists she did not ambush onetime nemesis Star Jones, when Jones returned to the ABC daytime talk show.
http://bit.ly/wVuWBj
Cops probe fake $100 cases
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport police are working with authorities in Haverhill to determine whether fake $100 bills passed in both areas are connected. http://bit.ly/x8Yg0S
Ex-fire chief made $313,000 last year
BOSTON – The Boston Fire Department’s former chief made $183,000 upon his recent retirement last year, including $116,000 in unused sick time and a $23,000 no-bid consulting contract. http://bit.ly/zDQW0h
McDonald's Delivers McBaguette to France
McDonald’s Corp. is adopting a thicker French accent. http://bit.ly/A9nsji
Girl forced to run for three hours dies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama officials have taken steps to keep safe the children of a woman arrested in the death of her 9-year-old stepdaughter who was forced to run for three hours, including creating a provision for a baby the stepmom gave birth to hours after being taken into custody. http://bit.ly/xNe7Bi
Undefeated
Undefeated http://bit.ly/zIoEJy
The business behind NHL trade deadline
BOSTON - With the upcoming NHL trade deadline, some of the hardest working people in professional sports will be working overtime. NHL agent Steve Freyer spoke with FOX 25’s Kristine Leahy about what agents must do ahead of the Feb. 27 deadline.
http://bit.ly/xSq71m
State Rep.'s Pub Problem
UNDERCOVER - State Rep. Michael Moran’s brother and business partner stands accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a disabled relative, but the high-powered lawmaker insists there’s no stolen money invested in the bar they own with others. http://bit.ly/yjwYfT
Obama's Koran Burning Apology Slammed
President Barack Obama faced fierce criticism from Republicans Thursday after apologizing for the burning of Korans at a US military base in Afghanistan, an incident that sparked deadly protests and led to the deaths of two American soldiers. http://bit.ly/ycCEOP
Controversy Over 'HoboHunt' App
A new Android app that allows gamers to “hunt” homeless people has created a storm of controversy. http://bit.ly/vZYRuV
Co-defendant of DiMasi losing pension
BOSTON - A co-defendant of convicted former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi is no longer receiving his pension. http://bit.ly/Aitaet
Senators Receive Suspicious Letters
Suspicious packages were discovered Thursday at the state offices of at least three US Senators, a day after officials said threatening letters containing a powdery substance had been sent to several lawmakers.
http://bit.ly/AC62L3
Jolie Contributed to Thornton's Book
Angelina Jolie wrote the foreword for her ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton’s new memoir, “The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts,” a rep for HarperCollins confirmed to Us Weekly.
http://bit.ly/zYN15M
BU to study 'culture' of hockey team
BOSTON - Boston University is forming a task force to study the “culture and climate” of its men’s hockey team after two of its players were arrested on sexual assault charges this season. http://bit.ly/xKUDvp
Testimony continues in murder trial
BOSTON – Testimony continues Thursday in the trial of two men accused in a brutal Mattapan massacre following a very heated day in court. http://bit.ly/A4HYNt
Idol: 14 Semi-Finalists Revealed
Things will be fierce this week on “American Idol.” Wednesday’s and Thursday’s episodes give the contestants one final chance to wow judges before harsher critics – the viewers at home – get a chance to vote. http://bit.ly/xAkBdN
February Vacation Fun!
FOX 25’s Elizabeth Hopkins chats with Frank Niles, owner of the South Shore Baseball Club, during February vacation week. http://bit.ly/AqANOB
Syrian Forces Launch Homs Bombardment
Syrian forces launched a massive bombardment of rebel districts of Homs on Thursday, defying a world outcry over the killing of two Western journalists and a citizen reporter. http://bit.ly/AAQOiL
Re:Generation
Re:Generation http://bit.ly/w8gA3z
DA: Manny still being Manny in 2012
BOSTON - Former Sox slugger Manny Ramirez recently made headlines by signing a deal with the Oakland Athletics, but can we expect more “Manny moments” this year? Damon Amendolara of 98.5 the Sports Hub explains why Manny makes his list of the “Top 12 Newsmakers in 2012.” http://bit.ly/vZatLn
Key witness called "rat" in Boston court
BOSTON - Defense lawyers are challenging a key prosecution witness in the murder trial of two men accused of killing four people, including a toddler, in a robbery for drugs and money. http://bit.ly/Atw93v
Local woman gives back to the troops
DEDHAM - A Dedham grandmother is using her longtime hobby to show support for the troops. http://bit.ly/ADEwU7
Romney and Santorum in fiery exchange
MESA, Ariz. — Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded fiery accusations about health care, spending earmarks and federal bailouts Wednesday night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination. http://bit.ly/yBes9j
Women more at risk for heart attacks
LAKELAND, Fla. - Younger women hospitalized with heart attacks are more likely to die than men of the same age, “provocative” US research showed. http://bit.ly/x0nXZI
No sign of Jason Varitek at Red Sox camp
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The invitation remains open for Jason Varitek to come to spring training with the Boston Red Sox. But there are no signs that the catcher and beloved team captain will accept. http://bit.ly/ybbTZZ
Trial in 1974 Mass. slaying gets started
WORCESTER — The murder trial of Fitchburg man accused of killing a woman nearly four decades ago has started. http://bit.ly/wCPN2t
7 Killed in Afghan Protests over Burning
The Afghan Interior Ministry says seven people have been killed in clashes between Afghan security forces and protesters demonstrating against the burning of Muslim holy books at a NATO military base. http://bit.ly/xFKRCU
Gov. tapped as Obama campaign co-chair
BOSTON - Gov. Deval Patrick has been picked to serve as a co-chairman of President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. http://bit.ly/A16ZjF
Bishop's parents: Shooting an accident
BOSTON - A former Boston-area woman’s parents testified in a closed inquest two years ago that she accidentally shot her brother to death in their home in 1986, court records show. http://bit.ly/A1lF0G
Sox's spring training home controversy
FOX 25’s Kristine Leahy talks to Sports Hub’s Damon Amendolara about the controversy surrounding the Boston Red Sox’s new spring training home, the jetBlue Park. http://bit.ly/xQWWiS
Catching college cheating
Copying off of someone else’s work, turning in a paper written by someone else, or texting a friend during an exam for an answer is nothing new. In fact, the Center for Academic Integrity at Clemson University reports that more than 75% of college students cheat on work or exams at least once as undergraduates. But one thing is for sure, the Internet has made it much easier for college students....
Obama Jams With Blues Stars
President Barack Obama just can’t stop singing. http://bit.ly/ycUWam
Millions Watched Houston Funeral
Millions of viewers watched singer Whitney Houston’s funeral on TV and online, according to figures reported Tuesday. http://bit.ly/zFYyvM
Hubble Finds New Water-Based Planet
Using NASA’s Hubble space telescope, astronomers have confirmed the existence of a new type of planet outside our solar system that may be made up of mostly water and enveloped in a thick layer of steam. http://bit.ly/xsWagT
Nike To Unveil Products Before Olympics
Nike Inc. unveiled a slate of new footwear and apparel gear Tuesday ahead of the Summer Olympics and soccer’s European Championships, events that are expected to boost excitement in the company’s latest products. http://bit.ly/Aimkhn
Average Mass. gasoline prices up 4 cents
BOSTON - Massachusetts gas prices are continuing to rise, up four cents this week. http://bit.ly/AvMQ18
Justin Bieber to Publish Second Book
Justin Bieber will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at his pop star lifestyle in an upcoming book, HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday. http://bit.ly/zZT6LH
Dog recovering after swallowing knife
BOSTON – A dog is recovering after swallowing an entire wedge of Brie and the cheese knife. The Bull Mastiff named “Bean,” who lives with her family in Roslindale, ended up in Angell Animal Medical Center’s emergency and critical care unit in late January. http://bit.ly/yJgVOS
BU hockey player answers to rape charge
BRIGHTON - A Boston University hockey player was arraigned on rape charges in Brighton District Court on Tuesday. http://bit.ly/zVcpcA
February Vacation Fun!
Fox 25’s Lilly Hopkins spent the morning at Boston’s Children’s Museum, a great place to go with the kids! http://bit.ly/xiE557
Green Living: The Healthy Green Home
Chris Miller, Director of Corporate Consciousness with Seventh Generation, talked to us this morning about how we all get a little greener. http://bit.ly/xFZjCm