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Santorum is Out

By Ariana Sandillo Rick Santorum has suspended his campaign. The former Pennsylvania Senator made his announcement following the weekend hospitalization of his 3-year old daughter Isabella.

Romney's Big Hometown Win Is No Surprise

By Elizabeth Montaquila Mitt Romney cruised to victory in Massachusetts.

Super Tuesday: The Race Continues

By Taylor Smith Super Tuesday came, and Super Tuesday went. The day was meant to be the pivotal moment in the campaign, but it has left people still guessing. Candidate Mitt Romney took six states: Ohio, Alaska, Virginia, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Idaho. Rick Santorum took three: North Dakota, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. And former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich took Georgia.

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Romney Takes Florida

By Taylor Smith Mitt Romney has won the Florida primary in a landslide victory. This gives him more leverage in securing the Republican nomination for President.

Mission Aborted: Final GOP Debate in the Sunshine State

By Leeza Yeretzian The GOP candidates will not be traveling to space anytime soon. There is just too much to do here on earth.

State of the Union, Recharging the Economy

By Terri Ogan President Barack Obama wants to preserve the American dream. In tonight's State of the Union speech, the President emphasized an economic "blueprint" for his second term if he's re-elected.

Mitt Romney On The Ropes

By Kate Spalla The GOP presidential candidates seemed to have ganged up on Mitt Romney. It happened tonight in the South Carolina debate sponsored by Fox News Channel and the Wall Street Journal. The former Massachusetts Governor has won the first two states to vote in the presidential campaign, but his four competitors are fighting for the third state, South Carolina.

Huntsman Quits, Backs Romney

By Ariana Sandillo Jon Huntsman's run for the White House has ended. The former Utah Governor said his campaign never took off.

The "Santorum Surge" Fizzles

By Elizabeth Montaquila Rick Santorum fell flat in New Hampshire.

Ron Paul is Not Backing Down

By Colleen Shaughnessy Ron Paul can taste a comeback.

Huntsman's Next Stop is South Carolina

By Katie O'Donnell Jon Huntsman has a ticket to ride...right down to South Carolina.

Fifty Fifty in Dixville Notch

By Brittany Haddad Dixville Notch, New Hampshire has spoken. The New Hampshire Primary is jump-starting with a tie between Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman.

Two Firsts for Romney

By Patrick Welter It was a good night for Mitt Romney. He finished first. And he made history.

Some Voters Say Romney's Words Are Out of Context

By Madeline Smeaton Voters seem to be ignoring Mitt Romney's talk on firing people.

Vermin Supreme on the Democratic Ticket in the NH Primary

By Katie O'Donnell Get out your toothbrushes and flux capacitors! Vermin Supreme was spotted at a Newt Gingrich event in Manchester tonight with his trademark boot hat and excitable posse.

First Town to Vote in the First-In-the-Nation Primary

By Terri Ogan Dixville Notch is staying traditional. It is the first town in New Hampshire to vote in the nation's first primary.

Rick Perry Quits, Endorses Gingrich

By Ariana Sandillo Rick Perry has ended his bid for the Presidency.

Santorum's Dream

By Patrick Welter Rick Santorum believes in a field of dreams.

Gingrich Claims He is an Equal Opportunity Candidate

By Samantha Edwards Newt Gingrich is saying "no" to handouts. But the former House Speaker says he wants all Americans to have a shot at success.

Ron Paul Says It is the Constitution

By Tamara Sacharczyk Ron Paul is a strict constitutionalist.

Romney Wins NH Debate

By Terri Ogan Mitt Romney seemed to be untouchable in tonight's Republican debate. At St. Anselm's College in Manchester, NH, Romney refrained attacking his fellow candidates. Instead he lashed out at President Obama.

Occupiers Don't Dampen Romney

By Madeline Smeaton Two protestors from the Occupy movement tried to disrupt Mitt Romney's rally early today in Derry, New Hampshire. But the crowd of supporters booed them and chanted "Mitt! Mitt! Mitt!"

The Death of the American Dream

By Taylor Smith The American Dream is dead. At least that's what those at Occupy the Primary in New Hampshire believe.

Buddy Roemer is Left Behind

By Colleen Shaughnessy Buddy Roemer is missing during yet another debate.

DNC Chair Rejects Occupy's Offer to Meet

Micaeli Rourke The Occupy movement has reached another roadblock. Although the group representing the 99 percent have made advancements in recent weeks, it has failed to get the attention of the Democratic National Committee.

The Candidates' Next Stop Is New Hampshire

By Christina Winske Win or lose every candidate is going to New Hampshire. Six presidential hopefuls have been traveling Iowa speaking at local businesses, churches, and even parking lots along the way. No matter what happens on caucus night Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, and Michele Bachmann have all confirmed they'll be in the Granite State next week for the primary.

Santorum Campaigns To Win

By Patrick Welter Rick Santorum expects to win Iowa and go straight to New Hampshire. The presidential hopeful talked about his campaign plans at an Ames sports bar.

Occupiers Arrested Peacefully

By Wynn Harrison Michele Bachmann has only five more counties to go. The presidential candidate wants to visit all 99 Iowa counties before caucus night. Today she was at the Pizza Ranch in Waukee where she told voters she is their best choice for president.

Perry Will Never Waver

By Liz Montaquila Rick Perry has been talking tough on issues of immigration and abortion.

Ron Paul's Trillion Dollar Promise

By Micaeli Rourke Congressman Ron Paul was talking business today. He held a town hall meeting at Guide One Insurance in West Des Moines. Guide One insures churches, but claims it is not a faith-based company.

Ron Paul Calls for Bringing the Troops Home

By Ariana Sandillo Ron Paul wants to stop it all...wars, spending and corruption. Instead he wants freedom, property rights and sound economic policies. Today at a town hall meeting in Newton, Iowa, the republican presidential candidate told about 200 people the country needs to be run according to the constitution.

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.

Iowan Democrats Take On Romney

By Wynn Harrison Iowan Democrats spent today blasting Mitt Romney. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky criticized the GOP Presidential candidate for not spending much time in the state. In a media conference call, Dvorsky denounced Romney's record. She described him as having failed policies.

This Caucus Doesn't Have A Victor

By Cat Ross This is one Iowa Caucus which will never have a winner. That's because it belongs to the Occupy Movement. Its goal is to challenge this American tradition of choosing presidential nominees.

The First People's Caucus

By Ariana Sandillo The nation's first people's caucus has kicked off a week of protests here in Des Moines,Iowa. A little more than 250 occupiers came from all across the country to confront the GOP Presidential Candidates.

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.

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.

Occupy Boston March Through Boston

By Marc Liverman -- 10/17/2011 Occupy Boston demonstrators are not going away. Saturday they marched through downtown Boston starting at Park Street.

Occupy Movement Is New Generation's Revolution

By Markus Garcia -- 10/13/2011 Jylnn Erikson believes that Occupy Boston is the "revolution of her generation." Erikson is a 14 year old, home schooled student, who joined the Occupy Boston protest two days ago with one of her friends. They are currently sleeping at the site in a tent and on cardboard to show their solidarity.

Occupy Boston Protestors Are Arrested

By Leah Mishkin and Marc Liverman -- 10/10/2011 Occupy Boston protesters have increased in numbers. After being camped out for more than a week at Dewey Square, they expanded and claimed the northern section of the Greenway. However, after protesters failed to leave by Mayor Menino's deadline of Tuesday at midnight, Boston police removed them from that area.

Logistics At Occupy Boston

By Markus Garcia -- 10/12/2011 "We're here for the long haul," said Philip Anderson, a media representative for the protest group Occupy Boston. Anderson says the group will continue to protest until there is "real systemic change."

Candidates Talk Economy at Republican Presidential Debate

By Kate Spalla -- 10/11/2011 All eyes are on the economy. Tuesday night's GOP debate in Hanover, New Hampshire focused on the Republican presidential candidates' plans to fix the country's finances.

Bob Massie Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race

By Kate Spalla -- 10/7/11 Bob Massie is out of the race. The former 1994 lieutenant governor candidate is now a former U.S. Senate candidate. Massie withdrew from the race less than a week after Setti Warren dropped out, and...

Warren Is Ready to Win the MA Senate Race

By Eugenie Inniss and Colleen Shaughnessy -- 10/06/2011 Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren says she is energized and ready to win the upcoming election against current Republican Senator Scott Brown.

MA Senate Candidates Debate at UMass Lowell

By Sharline Nabulime -- 10/04/11

Democratic Senate Candidates Talk Jobs

By Leeza Yeretzian -- 9/18/2011 The Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidates believe voters need to assess the state of the economy.

Warren Runs Against Senator Brown

By Kate Spalla -- 09/14/2011 It is official. Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren is running against Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown here in Massachusetts.

Journalist returns from Egypt, shares experience

By Anum Hussain -- 02/15/11 WEBN sat down with freelance journalist Iason Athanasiadis. Athanasiadis was in Cairo, Egypt in the heat of the demonstrations. He shared his story and provided insight on the current situation.

Over 100 protest against Secure Communities

By Zach Cusson -- 02/12/11 Sounds of applause and frustration could be heard coming from outside the State House. Over 100 people gathered to speak out against Governor Deval Patrick's plan to join the Secure Communities program.

International journalist Doug Struck shares insight on Egypt

By Anum Hussain -- 02/11/11 Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. Vice President Omar Suleiman made the announcement on state television and handed power to the military.

Mubarak still in office; Effect of protests reaches Pakistan

By Anum Hussain -- 02/10/11 Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced today that he will remain in office but not seek re-election. Mubarak broadcast his statement around 3:30 p.m. EST. The crowd gathered in Tahrir Square erupted in anger.

Demonstrators Gather for Second Egypt Protest

By Anum Hussain -- 02/05/11 You could hear the beat of their drums and the sound of their chants. Hundreds of protestors in Boston marched around Copley Square today to make clear that they stand united against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

Hundreds Protest Egypt in Boston

By Anum Hussain -- 01/29/11 The protest march about the situation in Egypt went from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. It all started Thursday night when 23-year-old Marihan Hashesh had a plan to show fellow Egyptians that the United States is behind them.

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.

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.

"This is a Choice, Not a Referendum"-- Clinton comes to Boston

By Jamie Loftus -- 09/26/10 Former President Bill Clinton campaigned in Boston Sunday for his personal friend Steve Grossman Grossman is the Democratic candidate for Massachusetts treasurer. Democrat party members at the Park Plaza Hotel to hear Mr. Clinton speak.

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.

Obama Goes to Maine to Explain Health Care

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani The health care bill has become law. However many Americans still do not understand what it means for them. So President Obama came to Portland, Maine to explain his healthcare reform program.

New York Governor Won't Resign

By Justine Frostad --- A forthcoming news report threatens to ruin David Patterson's career. But the New York governor says he won't resign. Media blogs are reporting that the New York times will publish an article that would force Patterson's resignation.

Tea Party Convention Hits Nashville

By Abbey Niezgoda --- It's a controversial tea party taking the political world by storm. The inaugural national tea party convention drew almost 6- hundred people to Nashville. The group's goal is to elect a conservative congress and president come 2012. The activists say no party shares their views when it comes to limited government and individual liberty.

Obama Lashes Back At Counterterrorism Critics

By Justine Frostad --- Obama officials are lashing out at U.S. Lawmakers. Lawmakers are accusing the Obama administration of mishandling the arrest of a Nigerian accused of trying to blow-up a plane Christmas day.

President Obama Pushed New Tax Credit In Town Hall Discussion

By Marissa Pendergrass The president urged Americans to heed his message in a second town hall discussion since his State of the Union address. He is encouraging Congress to pass a new tax credit to bolster small business in America. The town hall discussion was held at Nashua North High School in New Hampshire this week.

Scott Brown Wins Senate Special Election

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 1/19/10 State Senator Scott Brown defeated Attorney General Martha Coakley to win the special election in the Massachusetts Senate race on Tuesday to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

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.

President Barack Obama Campaigns for Martha Coakley

By Nicholas Garlow -- 1/17/10 President Barack Obama showed his support for Democratic candidate Martha Coakley at Northeastern University. President Obama spoke about key issues including health care, the economy and the importance of this race. Martha Coakley faces off against Republican candidate Scott Brown today in the Special Election for U.S. Senate.

Most Recent Town-by-Town Votes

By Meaghan Corson -- 12/09/09 Another win has been called by The Associated Press. Martha Coakley has taken the Democratic Nominee of the Mass. Senate race with a 47 percent win. Coakley supporters gathered and cheered for the Democratic...

Coakley Wins the Democratic Nominee

Brown Takes the Win

By Meaghan Corson -- 12/09/09 The race for the Republican Nominee of the Mass. Senate election has come to a close. Republican Scott Brown has recently won the nomination with an 89 percent....

MA Election Update

By Meaghan Corson -- 12/09/09 The final battle has begun tonight with the latest Massachusetts Senate election results. According to Boston.com, Martha Coakley is ahead of her fellow Democratic candidates at 47 percent. Democrat Michael Capuano not far behind Coakley...

WEBN Live Senate Election Coverage

Watch WEBN's live coverage of the U.S. Senate primary on December 8, 2009 at 8 p.m. EST. Click here for the live online stream.

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.

Massachusetts Senatorial Candidates Debate

By WEBN Staff -- 10/26/09 Democratic candidates for the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy's seat Martha Coakley, Alan Khazei, Michael E. Capuano, and Stephen Pagliuca debated Monday at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. You can watch the complete debate here...

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.

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.

Flaherty and Yoon Teaming Up in a Two For One Deal

By Dan Massar -- 09/29/09 A historic alliance is shaking up the Mayoral race in Boston. City Councilor Michael Flaherty is teaming up with former rival City Councilor Sam Yoon to take on Mayor Thomas Menino in the November 3 general election. Yoon will be running as Flaherty's Deputy Mayor.

Kenyan Prime Minister Calls on Africans to Make Democracy Work

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 9/24/09 Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga believes Africa's problems can be resolved through the continent's people and their hard work. He spoke Thursday night to an audience at the John F. Kennedy School of Politics at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA about his vision of Making Democracy Work in Africa.

Obama closes G-20 Summit with economic optimism

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 09/25/09 Friday evening President Barack Obama closed out the G20 conference by announcing growth in the world's financial sectors. In a briefing at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Obama outlined the decisions coming out of the summit discussions and the progress the group has already made.

P.M Brown says recession not over, countries need to work together

By Laura Imkamp -- 09/25/09 U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown wants the world's leaders to start working as one. In a press briefing just minutes before the start of the last session of the G20 gathering in Pittsburgh, Brown said the most important thing that needs to come out of this conference is political leadership on a global level.

Workers clean up after G20 protesters smash windows

By Laura Imkamp -- 09/25/09 Two local workers board up the windows to a Boston Market restaurant in Pittsburgh after G20 protesters smashed through almost all of their windows. Click for video.

Obama and Brown Warn Iran Over Nukes

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 09/25/09 Early this morning, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced that Iran has been developing a second secret uranium enrichment plant. The news came just as the world's most powerful leaders have converged on Pittsburgh for the G20 Summit.

Police arrest G20 protesters in Pittsburgh

By Laura Imkamp -- 09/24/09 Armed police arrested several people in Lawrenceville protesting against the Pittsburgh G-20 summit. Click for raw video.

World leaders arrive at Pittsburgh airport for G20 Summit

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 09/24/09 As foreign dignitaries touched down at Pittsburgh International Airport, they were greeted with foggy skies and international military brigades. Wednesday evening, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia were the first major diplomats to arrive for the G20 Summit.

Pittsburgh is getting ready for the G-20 Summit

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 9/23/09 A store clerk in downtown Pittsburgh tells visitors of the G-20 Summit to go home and that, "I don't think anything good can come of this."

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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