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Updates on two big stories from yesterday: Senator Kennedy is out of MGH, and the woman found dead in Mission Hill has been identified as a Northeastern student. Kennedy's apparently planning his course of treatment as though it was a legislative bill, grilling experts and seeking out multiple options. There is no indication that he would have to step down as senator, but if it were to happen, there'd be a special election to fill the spot. It's not known whether the slain Northeastern student knew her attacker. The police continue to investigate. more ›

-- More details have emerged in today's apparent murder on Mission Hill. The victim, who has not been identified by police, is a woman in her 20s, and some officials say that she was shot to death. Her body was discovered this morning around 7:00am. The Globe reports that neighbors in the Parker Hill Apartments building heard gunshots early this morning, but no official word on the cause of death has been issued. Homicide investigators have cordoned off the apartment complex where, earlier today, they towed a blue Mini Cooper with 2007 Northeastern parking tags. Authorities have made no connection between the vehicle and the killing. [Globe] more ›

The Herald reports that a woman was found dead in Mission Hill early this morning. The woman is Hispanic and in her early 20s, but has not yet been identified. Cops are swarming the scene looking for more information, and appear to suspect foul play.Cops told WBZTV the woman's death was caused by "massive trauma." more ›