| Gulf oil rig explodes off Louisiana coast West of site of April blast that caused massive oil leak |
| North Carolina governor says they're ready for Hurricane Earl Gov. Bev Purdue says the state is getting right resources and supplies in place |
| Thomas Mortimer pleads not guilty to killing family Winchester, Mass. man held without bail since June slayings of his wife, two children and mother-in-law |
| Julia Gillard one vote closer to hanging on to her job Independent lawmaker throws his support behind her center-left Labor Party |
| Thursday 9am forecast: heat continues! Highs will be in the 90s in most places as Earl approaches New England |
| Globe Today: Hurricane Earl ruining Cape wedding plans Brides and wedding planners stressing about what to do because of storms |
| Yale apologizes for foamy chemical discharge Mixture killed some fish and eels in Oyster River |

| Diner For A Day: Pizzeria Posto Diner For A Day, Gina Mancinone checks out Pizzeria Posto - one of the newest eateries to land in Somerville, MA |