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Two H1N1-related deaths reported in Massachusetts

BOSTON -- Two more deaths have been reported in Massachusetts due to complications from H1N1, according to the State Department of Public Health. [Full Story]

Driver in Lowell hit-and-run accident could face charges
LOWELL, Mass. -- The driver suspected in Monday's hit-and-run accident in Lowell could be facing numerous charges. [full story]
Mass. House orders staff - not member -- furloughs
BOSTON -- House leaders are ordering their staff members to take five furlough days, although lawmakers won't have to take them themself. [full story]
Part of Route 3 shut down in Duxbury after truck overturns
DUXBURY, Mass. -- Route 3 northbound in Duxbury was shut down after a line-painting truck overturned Friday morning. [full story]
NH father wishes his son had learned lesson
CONCORD, N.H. -- The father of a New Hampshire teen charged with burglary in connection with the fatal attack on a Mont Vernon woman wishes his son had learned from a previous mistake. [full story]
Suspected driver in Lowell hit-and-run speaks out
LOWELL, Mass. -- The driver suspected in Monday's hit-and-run accident is speaking out about how sorry she is about the crash. [full story]
Plymouth paratrooper laid to rest
PLYMOUTH, Mass. -- Funeral services were held on Friday for a Plymouth soldier who died in Afghanistan. [full story]
'Big Brother 9' winner seeks bail in drug case
BOSTON -- The winner of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother 9" is headed to court to renew his request to be released on bail while he awaits trial for allegedly trying to sell oxycodone pills. [full story]
Galluccio in court on car crash charge
BOSTON -- A Massachusetts lawmaker charged with leaving the scene of a car crash that left one person slightly injured says he plans to focus on personal issues in his life. [full story]
Finance chief criticizes 'risky' budget move
BOSTON -- The top budget official in Massachusetts says the Legislature has taken a "risky" approach by adjourning for the remainder of the year without closing a projected $125 million state budget deficit. [full story]