Retail sales slow ahead of holiday shopping

"NEW YORK --US retailers' sales rose the least in four months as consumers held off on spending ahead of the holiday season. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. forecast the worst sales in more than 10 years. October sales at 57 chains surveyed by the International Council of Shopping...

A soldier's death leaves Swampscott stunned, sad (Boston Globe)

" By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff | September 22, 2006 SWAMPSCOTT -- Memories of Jared Raymond's life permeate this seaside town. Jean Marino recalls the polite boy who grew up across the street and liked to make snow angels in her backyard. She recalls the tall, strong...

Token Booth Closings Start in April

The first nine of the 164 token booths scheduled for closing will be shut down in April. The Daily News says the first retired booths will include ones in Union Square and Penn Station, and then the remaining booths will close weekly until October. Then, 600 of the clerks...