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As the first visitors arrive at St. Luke's church in south London, pushing empty shopping trolleys and carrying plastic bags, it is clear they haven't come to worship.

As the first visitors arrive at St. Luke's church in south London, pushing empty shopping trolleys and carrying plastic bags, it is clear they haven't come to worship.

As the first visitors arrive at St. Luke's church in south London, pushing empty shopping trolleys and carrying plastic bags, it is clear they haven't come to worship.

A US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers is due in court Monday for the first time since the March massacre, in a pre-trial hearing to decide if he should face a full court martial.

Andre Greipel of Germany regained the lead of the Tour Down Under with yet another powerful sprint display which gave him his 10th stage win of the race Thursday.

Officials from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association are expected to review the issue in January, and discuss what - if anything - can be done to address the new record and other concerns raised by female swimmers and some swim coaches.

Officials from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association are expected to review the issue in January, and discuss what - if anything - can be done to address the new record and other concerns raised by female swimmers and some swim coaches.

In July 2015, the temporary tax increase will kick in. Owners of the average single-family home, assessed at $383,000, will pay an extra $479 in the first year, and decreasing annual amounts over the life of the bond, paying $254 in year 20.

The town of Avon is officially a ``film-friendly'' jurisdiction, according to Town Administrator Michael McCue. Selectmen named McCue the town's film liaison last week and charged him with welcoming potential movie and television projects. The action was in response to an inquiry from the Massachusetts Film Office, asking whether the town wanted to be included in the state's list of communities interested in hosting film crews. ``There are plenty of sites in Avon worthy of inclusion in a motion picture,'' McCue said. ``I hope the industry will recognize this in the near future.'' - Johanna Seltz

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Half of the Occupy Boston protesters surveyed said they are unemployed, and two-thirds of the jobless said they have not had work for more than one year. Several said they were underemployed, or working several jobs.

Melrose (8-3, 2-3 Middlesex Small) leads the series, 51-40-6, but Wakefield (9-2, 5-0) is headed to the playoffs, having locked up the first guaranteed playoff berth for the Middlesex Small with a 39-0 win over Watertown Nov. 11.

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CINCINNATI, Ohio (Reuters) - Billionaire Carl Lindner Jr., who went from his family's dairy business to become an owner of banks, insurance companies, and the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, has died.

STIRLING, Australia (Reuters) - Michael Matthews won the sprint finish to claim the third stage of the Tour Down Under, while fellow Australian Matthew Goss reclaimed the overall leader's orange jersey on Thursday.

HTC-Highroad's Matthew Goss reclaimed the leader's ochre jersey at the Tour Down Under as fellow Australian Michael Matthews romped to victory in stage three.

APNewsBreak: Survivors reveal plans for new Jonestown memorial at mass grave site in Oakland. A group of Peoples Temple survivors announced plans Thursday for a granite monument inscribed with the names of more than 900 people who died in the Jonestown tragedy 32 years ago to the day.

Joseph-Beth files for bankruptcy protection; blames weak economy, changes in book industry. The Joseph-Beth Group has filed for federal bankruptcy protection while the bookseller restructures with fewer stores.