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No assault weapons ban: Not in Dems' Senate bill

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by ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - An assault weapons ban won't be in the gun-control legislation that Democrats bring to the Senate floor next month, a decision that means the ban's chances More>>

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CBS 3 Springfield's Bracket Challenge

Get into March Madness with the Bracket Challenge! Play the Round by Round Challenge or take on the Up Front Challenge. More>>

Shell station remains open after car drives into it

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The Wilbraham Road Shell gas station is still open this evening after a car drove into the front door.
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Senate vote: OK $85 billion cuts, avert shutdown

The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in broad federal spending cuts and simultaneously avoid a government shutdown next week - and pointedly rejected a call to even reopen White House tours that... More>>

Fed stands by stimulus, sees stronger US economy

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy has strengthened but still needs the Fed's extraordinary support to help lower high unemployment. More>>

Obama pledges resolve against Iran's nuclear aims

Eager to reassure an anxious ally, President Barack Obama on Wednesday affirmed Israel's sovereign right to defend itself from any threat and vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He said containment of a... More>>

Group paints rainbow house across from Westboro Baptist

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Members of the nonprofit Planting Peace bought and painted a house to resemble the gay pride flag - across the street from Westboro Baptist. More>>

West Springfield woman meets stranger who donated his kidney

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A West Springfield woman got a chance to meet the man who gave her a second chance on life by donating his kidney. More>>

NCAA tournament: St. Louis' memorable climb not over yet

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It's OK if you're not that familiar with St. Louis. You might even think their nickname, the Billikens, is funny. But no one, especially their opponents, will be laughing when they hit the court.
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Experts suspect North behind SKorea computer crash

A cyberattack caused computer networks at major South Korean banks and top TV broadcasters to crash simultaneously Wednesday, paralyzing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of North Korean involvement. More>>

Mass. sheriff defends Obama assassination joke

A Republican sheriff in Massachusetts is defending a joke he told at a St. Patrick's Day breakfast in which President Abraham Lincoln visits President Barack Obama in a dream and suggests he go to the theater. More>>

Woman admits to stealing from Westfield church

A Southampton woman has been sentenced to three months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing $4,000 from a Westfield church, even though the church's pastor asked that she be spared time behind bars. More>>

Hundreds of immigrants gather in support of driving legislation Video included

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Hundreds of Springfield immigrants gathered Tuesday night to call attention to the Massachusetts Safe Driving Act. More>>

Twinkies sale approved by judge

A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved the sale of Twinkies to a pair of investment firms, one of which has said it hopes to have the cakes back on shelves by summer. More>>

MGM holds two-day career and vendor showcase

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MGM held a career and vendor showcase at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield on Tuesday. The event gave residents a first-hand look at what types of job opportunities and career development More>>

St. Michael's Cathedral holds special installation mass

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On Tuesday, St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield had a special installation mass for Pope Francis. It was a chance for local Catholics to celebrate Francis officially taking over.
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Former roommate of Daniel Pearl reacts to news of recent arrest Video included

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Pakistani officials have made an arrest linked to the 2002 kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl.
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Western Mass. reported snowfall totals

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Here is the most recent list of snowfall totals across the Pioneer Valley, courtesy of the National Weather Service's network of SKYWARN spotters and CBS3 Springfield viewers. More>>

Barn fire in Southwick

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Firefighters are trying to put out a fire at a barn on Sheep Pasture Road in Southwick. More>>

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