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George Clooney's Sudan Efforts Get Him Arrested

By Kate Spalla George Clooney is continuing his fight for peace in Sudan. This time he has taken it to Washington, D.C. Earlier today Clooney was arrested for civil disobedience at the Sudan Embassy. He and a crowd of about 100 other demonstrators want there to be peace on the Sudanese borders.

BREAKING NEWS: Transformer Explosion Plunges Boston Into Darkness

By: Dominique Banas Boston's Back Bay has been plunged into darkness tonight. It is because of a three-alarm fire in a parking garage on 40 Dalton Street.

Democrats Question Romney's Healthcare Motives

By Ariana Sandillo By Dominique Banas Democrats are questioning Mitt Romney's motives concerning healthcare. Today a media conference call was held with Minneapolis Mayor and DNC Vice President RT Ryback and Iowa Democratic Chair Sue Dvorsky.

Roemer Is A Different Republican Candidate

By Katie O'Donnell Buddy Roemer isn't your grandpa's kind of Republican. The former congressman and governor of Louisiana is running for President of the United States on a platform that is not being discussed by many in the political field today.

Congressman Barney Frank Is Leaving

By Erin Connolly -- 11/28/11 Congressman Barney Frank is quitting. After 30 years, he will no longer represent the Massachusetts 4th District 4. Today at Newton City Hall Frank announced his decision not to run for re-election.

President Obama in New Hampshire

By Colleen Shaughnessy -- 11/22/2011 President Barack Obama came to New Hampshire today, urging Congress to vote in favor of his American Jobs Act. The President gave a speech at Manchester Central High School during his first visit to New Hampshire in nearly two years.

Harvard Students Give Gingrich A Hard Time

By Madeline Smeaton -- 11/17/2011 Students at the Harvard Kennedy School gave GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich anything but a warm welcome.

Tom Conroy's Plans for Job Growth

By Erin Connolly -- 11/04/2011 Tom Conroy has big plans for job growth. The state representative sat down with WEBN for an interview as part of the station's political coverage of the Massachusetts Senate race.

Saab Goes Chinese

By Wynn Harrison -- 11/03/2011 Saab may become a Chinese company. That is because the Swedish car maker has been struggling. I

Protests Continue Against President Assad

By Muna Salah Moushien -- 11/03/2011 Violence is continuing in Syria. 13 more people have been killed there during protests against President Assad.

Royal Reform

By Jasmyn Jacob -- 11/03/2011 Gender equality has finally reached new heights. 16 commonwealth countries agreed Friday to change the rules of succession.

Protestors Occupy London

By Ali Inglese -- 11/03/2011 Anti-Capitalist Protestors in London may be evicted. For almost a month protestors have been camped outside of St. Paul's Cathedral.

Alan Khazei out of the MA Senate race

By Satenik Karapetyan -- 10/27/2011 Democrat Alan Khazei's MA Senate campaign is over. In an announcement today at his campaign headquarters in Boston, Khazei said he believes the best way he now can be of service is to bring his campaign to a close.

Political Support Lacking for Occupy Wall Street

By Kate Spalla -- 10/24/2011 Lawmakers are not responding. That's what the Occupy Wall Street protestors are saying after weeks in New York City's Zuccotti Park.

MA Senate Candidate Khazei Isn't Going Anywhere

By Leeza Yeretzian -- 10/22/2011 Alan Khazei is in it for the long haul. In a special in-studio interview with WEBN, the social entrepreneur, the father, the idealist, and Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate discussed his proactive campaign platform and his inspiration behind joining the race.

GOP Presidential Debate Gets Testy

By Katherine Spalla -- 10/18/2011 The GOP presidential candidates were back debating tonight. Anderson Cooper moderated the CNN Western Republican Debate in Las Vegas.

Massachusetts Nurses Association Supports The Occupy Boston Movement

By Satenik Karapetyan -- 10/5/11 The Occupy Boston movement is growing. The Massachusetts Nurses Association is just one of many unions across the state that is standing in solidarity with the demonstrators.

Centro Presente Holds Vigil in Solidarity with the Immigrant Community

By Satenik Karapetyan -- 09/22/2011 The message at Boston's City Hall Plaza was just say "No" to deportation. Dozens of immgrants and immigrant advocates gathered to protest the Secure Communities initiative.

Boston Peace March on the Iraq War Anniversary

By Alex Yoh -- 03/19/11 The Iraq War started 8 years ago today. And that anniversary brought protestors to a peace march in Boston.

Vets Denied to March in Boston Parade

By Alex Yoh -- 03/19/11 Pat Scanlon is the coordinator of the Smedley Butler Brigade for Veterans for Peace. It is based in Boston. The group is determined to march behind the traditional Southie St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow.

Copley rally shows solidarity with Libya

By Cat Viglienzoni -- 02/26/11 You could hear chants of "Gadhafi must go," "Down, down with Gadhafi! Down, down with the assassin!" and "Stop the killing, stop the crime!" at Copley Square in Boston today. Supporters of the Libyan protesters rallied to raise awareness about the growing violence in the African nation

Cahill's Hometown Votes

By Trevor Savage -- 11/02/10 Voters arrived at a Quincy Elementary school as early as 6am this morning, eager to cast their ballots. Hometown hero Tim Cahill was a popular topic for Quincy Voters.

President Obama Visits Boston On The Campaign Trail

By Laura Roberts -- 10/16/2010 Democrats have been worrying about an enthusiasm gap. But President Barack Obama wants to change that. Mr. Obama came to town Saturday to rally for Governor Deval Patrick and to get the Bay State "fired up and ready to go."

NAACP Leader Wants To Focus On Education And Jobs

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/02/10 NAACP President Benjamin Jealous had a great impact on the crowd around the Lincoln Memorial at the One Nation march.

One Teacher's Thoughts About Health Care

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Tom Bennett is a teacher from Staten Island, New York. He had a lot to say about education reform, but he also shared his concerns about the nation's health care.

Youth Rally Presents Many Concerns

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Hundreds joined together at the One Nation's youth rally. The younger crowd is interested in the same issues as much any other age group. Equal rights, education, and jobs were their main concerns.

Anti-War Protestors Demand Peace And Mental Health Care for Troops

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/02/10 A massive group of anti-war advocates and veterans came to the nation's capital today to demand an end to the war effort. They are outraged with the trillions of dollars going towards the military budget.

Teachers Say They Cannot Do Their Jobs

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/02/10 Teachers, students and education specialists gathered today for the One Nation rally in Washington D.C. They are blaming a lack of resources are keeping public schools from improving. So they are demanding more help especially with funding.

Young Undocumented Immigrant Rallies for American Dream

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 Erika Andiola was one of the many undocumented immigrants making her voice heard around the nation's capitol this morning. Andiola is a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States when she was 11 years old. She is now a grown woman with a degree in psychology from Arizona State. Andiola speaks perfect English but has yet to fulfill her American dream.

What Is Coming Next For The One Nation Supporters

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Change and awareness are the takeaway words from today's One Nation march event.

Buses Had To Contend With Bad Weather for One Nation

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Hundreds of buses carried demonstrators into Washington, D.C. today from across the country. Most of the travelers had endured hours upon hours on those buses to be here and voice their concerns.

Pro-Immigration Rally Takes Over Capitol Hill

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 "Si Se Puede" means yes we can. That was the message echoing throughout Capitol Hill this morning. Hundreds of Latino immigrants crowded the northwest lawn of the Capitol to gear up for the One Nation rally.

Financial Reform Takes Center Stage At One Nation Rally

By Nicholas Garlow -- 10/02/10 Those in attendance at today's One Nation March believe that reforms in sectors like education and labor are possible only if the economy is first reformed.

Demonstrators Suffer From Heat Exhaustion And Illness

By Nicholas Garlow -- 10/02/10 Instead of crime incidents today Washington, D.C. police have been dealing with a high volume of medical calls. The primary spokesperson for the District's Park Police Department said the main issue today has been demonstrators suffering from heat exhaustion and sickness.

Massive Crowd Packs into D.C.

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 It's past 2 in the afternoon and attendees are still trying to make their way to the Lincoln Memorial for the One Nation Rally which started awhile ago.

Reverend Sharpton Supports Immigrant Activists

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 Reverend Al Sharpton spoke in front of hundreds of immigrant activists at a feeder rally moments before the One Nation March began here in Washington, D.C.

Hundreds March For Gay Rights

By Satenik Karpetyan -- 10/02/10 It is the opening weekend of the movie "The Social Network" which is about the creation of Facebook, and nothing shows the power of social networking more than today's rally on the Boston Common.

Preparation Underway for One Nation Rally

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/01/10 Preparation for Saturday's One Nation Working Together rally is well underway. Friday night at the ANSWER Coalition headquarters in Washington, D.C., dozens of volunteers showed up to make signs for the rally.

One Nation Working Together Descends On Washington, D.C.

By Brandon Penny -- 10/01/2010 Saturday people from across the country will gather together for a march on Washington, D.C. The One Nation Working Together (ONWT) rally is set to take place at Lincoln Memorial from 12 - 4p.m. It is estimated that up to 200,000 people will attend.

Broadcast Journalism Takes a Bow at Emmys

By Kayla Harrity and Brandon Penny -- 09/28/10 Hollywood stars are used to the spotlight and attention they receive on the red carpet while journalists ask them questions about their careers. But these journalists deserve special recognition too. The 31st Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards was a night for journalists to shine.

First Rally of Campaign Season for Governor Deval Patrick

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 09/25/10 Governor Deval Patrick took his campaign message of optimism and effort to supporters at a campaign rally in Titus Sparrow Park in Boston on Saturday. He criticized his opponents for taking advantage of people's anxieties to get into office.

The Marines Land In Boston

By Paloma Richards -- Bostonians saw Marine helicopters hover over the Common and then land. It looked like a war zone but it was actually the start of Marine Week Boston.

Bill Clinton is Back Home

By Melyssa Cantor -- 02/18/10 Former president Bill Clinton underwent successful heart surgery on Thursday. He had two stints placed inside blood vessels around his heart. They are small metal scaffolding devices used to treat blocked or narrow arteries. Six...

Food Allergy Legislation

By Katherine Spalla -- 02/18/10 Massachusetts legislators are alarmed by recent rises in food allergies. So the public health council is working on a bill that will enforce strict laws on restaurants. Officials say about half the patients sent to...

Patrick Health Care Effort

By Meaghan Corson -- 02/18/10 A cap may be put on health care price increases. Governor Deval Patrick is leading a new effort to make health care more affordable. He filed a bill to give the insurance commissioner the power...

Martha Coakley Concedes

By Nicholas Garlow -- 1/19/10 Attorney General Martha Coakley speaks in a concession speech on Tuesday, January 19th after losing to Republican candidate Scott Brown in the U.S. Senate Special Election. Coakley thanks her supporters, talks about the future and remembers the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

Pollution Has Decreased in Massachusetts, Increased Across US

By Justine Frostad -- 11/16/09 Bay State residents can breathe easier because the air is getting cleaner. According to government data, pollution in the state has decreased by 5% since the '90s.

United Nations Plan Threatens Animals

By Alyssa Altman -- 11/16/09 Protecting rainforests has never been so debated. A United Nations plan to protect tropical forests and fight climate change could possibly threaten more plants and animals with extinction.

President Obama Links Environment to New Jobs

By Leah Mishkin -- 11/16/09 The environment's destruction is creating jobs. President Obama's recent trip to Asia touched on the subject of climate change and green energy research.

Coke to Reveal 'Plantbottle' at Vancouver Games

By Stephanie Miceli -- 11/16/09 At the Vancouver Olympics, athletes will be going for the gold... and cola. Coca-Cola Canada says it will introduce its recyclable plantbottle at the Winter Games.

Japan Hopes to Go Clean and Green

By Christina Clements -- 11/09/09 Ready, set, energy! Japan hopes to have infinite clean enery by 2030. Japan has few natural energy sources. But it is using solar and renewable energies to make the initiative happen.

Sweepin' the Clouds Away for the Environment

By Tara Mastroeni -- 11/09/09 Even Elmo is going green. Every two seasons, Sesame Street's creators choose a core issue on which to focus their shows. And they've chosen the environment.

Companies Vow to Spend More on Clean-Tech

By Alyssa Altman -- 11/09/09 Tis the season for clean renewable energy. Next year, business execs are planning on spending more money on clean technology.

Going Green After Death

By Justine Frostad -- 11/09/09 Many Americans are going green... even after they've died. That's because the number of green burials is growing in this country.

House Speaker Throws Her Weight Behind Mike Capuano for Senate

By Jennifer Reading -- 11/13/09 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi came to Boston today to endorse Congressman Michael Capuano who is running for the late Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Pelosi said she was honored to support her friend and colleague in his bid for Senate.

MA Health Care Rally Gives Thanks

By Jennifer Reading -- 11/12/09 An enthusiastic crowd of health care supporters gathered outside the statehouse to thank their congressional representatives for their help in passing the historic health care reform legislation.

Clean Energy Jobs Bill Hits Senate Floor

By Andres Acosta -- 11/02/09 A bill to put a price on carbon usage and create jobs has hit the Senate floor. It is called the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. California Senator Barbara Boxer is the Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee.

Sustainable Chocolate to Debut in Europe

By Justine Frostad -- 11/02/09 Chocolate is going green. Kraft Foods is using sustainable cocoa farming for its premium dark chocolate production. The company will employ only farms approved by the conservation organization, Rainforest Alliance.

McDonald's Enemy #1: Chicken Feces

By Stephanie Miceli -- 11/02/09 Don't have a cow... that is, until they stop feeding on feces. A coalition of consumer groups have urged the FDA to stop feeding poultry litter to cattle.

The Windy City Becomes the Toxic City

By Leah Mishkin -- 11/02/09 It seems the recession is green-proof. Despite these tough economic times, green products are still in demand. Many of them will be at the annual Green Marketing Conference which will take place in Chicago this year.

Sahara Desert Provides Solar Power to Europe

By Andres Acosta -- 11/02/09 Europe will soon be receiving solar power from the Sahara Desert. The project known as the Desertec Industrial Initiative plans to place thousands of solar panels in Africa. The panels will generate heat to power turbines.

La-La Land Goes Green

By Tara Mastroeni -- 11/02/09 SoCal is going green for clean coal. BP and General Electric will collaborate on a coal-fueled energy plant in Southern California.

Hot Helen in Washington

By Joshua Sackheim -- 10/26/09 If you go to Washington state, you may start asking yourself... is it getting hot in here or is it just me. That's because a new study suggests there's a vast pool of magma beneath southwestern Washington state.

Eco-Friendly Home Comes to Colorado

By Andres Acosta -- 10/26/09 Environmentally friendly architecture is now hitting homes across America. In Colorado this month Blu Homes Construction Company has started building what it calls the Fischer Chalet

Algae Threatens Birds

By Alyssa Altman -- 10/26/09 An unusual algae bloom is threatening migratory birds. On the West Coast, a single cell algae form is making hundreds of special migratory birds wash up dead on the beaches of Oregon and Washington.

Track Meteors Online

By Leah Mishkin -- 10/26/09 Potentially hazardous objects in the skies can now be tracked by the click of a button. That's because NASA has launched a website for us to learn more about these objects and be able to monitor them.

Body Found in Boston Harbor

By WEBN Staff -- 10/25/09 Boston Police are trying to identify a body pulled out of the harbor this afternoon behind the Institute of Contemporary Art near Anthony's Pier 4 restaurant.

International Day of Climate Action

By Brett Connolly -- 10/24/09 It seems as if the entire world has its eyes on the environment. And it all has to do with the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference. To get ready for the conference, environmental activists from 350.org organized a world-wide "Under Water Festival."

President Obama Calls For America's Clean Energy Leadership at MIT

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 10/23/09 President Barack Obama has called on the United States to lead the global clean energy movement. Today he spoke to scientific innovators and local politicians at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

President Obama Comes to Boston

By Julianne McDonald --10/23/09 President Barack Obama flew into Boston on Air Force One this morning. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry traveled on the plane with him from Washington, DC. President Barack Obama was in town to give a speech about smart energy at MIT and to campaign for Governor Deval Patrick.

MA Governor Patrick is Committed to Serving

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/22/09 Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is still committed to public service no matter what he has faced in office. That is what the Governor told an audience Thursday night at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. His speech was titled "Inspiring Public Service" and that is what he tried to do.

Anti-War Protest Takes Over Copley Square

By Paloma Richards -- 10/17/09 There was music, costumes, and colorful signs. This may sound like a Halloween party, but this event had much more meaning to all its guests. This is an antiwar rally. Protesters gathered in Copley Square to voice their opposition to the war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Boston Mayoral Candidates Debate

October 19, 2009 -- On Monday, Boston's mayoral candidates Thomas Menino and Michael Flaherty held their last televised debate at the John F. Kennedy Library.

August Wilson's "Fences" Opens the Huntington Theater Season

By Kayla Harrity -- 09/30/09 A fence is normally built to keep people in. But this fence is built to keep a family together. August Wilson's play "Fences" tackles family struggles and segregation. It is set in 1957. Director Kenny Leon introduces us to protagonist Troy Maxson played by John Beasley.

Fashion Hits The Runway in Boston

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 09/29/09 It could have been Paris or New York but it was actually downtown Boston. Tuesday night the city welcomed five fresh faces to fashion. Fashion Group International of Boston hosted a runway show at Macy"s Downtown Crossing store as part of Boston Fashion Week.

Police march the streets of Pittsburgh before the G-20 Summit

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 9/23/09 Groups of armed police officers are patrolling the streets of Pittsburgh just one night day before the G-20 summit of international world leaders.

City Councilor Arrested

There is a chill at Boston's City Hall and it's not coming from the weather. City Councilman Chuck Turner has been charged with allegedly accepting one thousand dollars worth of bribes from a nightclub owner to keep his liquor license and then lying to federal agents.

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