Turner faces bribery charges

Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner allegedly took $1,000 then lied about it to investigators. (Boston Globe, 12:15 p.m.)

Turner: Ethics don't influence politics

In an interview prior to his arrest, Chuck Turner declared "ethics never have had a significant influence on American politics."
City Councilor Turner arrested (FBI surveillance screen capture)

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Storm snarls commute, closes many schools

Another storm hit this morning, causing a slippery commute. Scores of districts have closed school or delayed openings. (Boston Globe, 6:52 a.m.)
On some bus routes, T posts watchful guard (Globe Staff / Jonathan Wiggs)
Bus routes plauged by violence are now getting a police escort. Officer Sean Payne (above) monitored a video feed of activity on the Route 23 bus as he escorted the bus along Washington Street recently. (Boston Globe)

Oops! Wrong body sent to funeral home

In the latest embarrassment for the state medical examiner's office, the mistake was discovered shortly before the remains were to be cremated. (Boston Globe)

DiMasi gets benefit of doubt

Even with his recent troubles, today, with little opposition, the House is expected to re-install Salvatore F. DiMasi for a third term as House Speaker. (Boston Globe)
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Sales of Boston-area commercial properties plummeted 86.5 percent last year, a drop-off that portends a turbulent 2009. (Boston Globe)
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