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The Boston Public Health Commission recorded five new cases of measles in Boston, including one Hub resident. The four others were visiting the city. The Boston man worked at South Station while contagious. There was a recent outbreak in February. A group of former FBI agents want John Connolly, 70, freed from prison after his nine-year stint in jail. The cop turned criminal has another 40-year sentence to serve. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

-- Nicole Chuminski, 27, was convicted of killing her lover's two children when she set fire to their house. Chuminski killed Acia and Sophia Johnson, ages 14 and 13, had "a rocky relationship" with the girls' mother, Anna Reisopoulos, and set the fatal fire as an act of out-of-control vengeance after a lovers' spat. [Herald] more ›

Daniel Kerrigan, father of figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, died two weeks ago after struggling with his son Mark in his Stoneham residence. The cause of death for Daniel Kerrigan has been identified as a heart attack following an altercation, with the manner of death ruled homicide. Mark Kerrigan, who pleaded not guilty to earlier charges of assault related to the incident, is currently under psychiatric observation. No additional charges have been made in the case thus far. [Globe] more ›

As though she didn't experience enough suffering at the hands of Tonya Harding's hired thugs, now it looks as though Nancy Kerrigan's brother may have killed their father. Mark Kerrigan allegedly assaulted his father early Sunday morning, potentially causing injuries that led to Daniel Kerrigan's death hours later. The younger Kerrigan reportedly thought his father was "faking" when he fell down. The police report says Mark Kerrigan acted belligerent and appeared intoxicated when officers arrived on the scene. The cause of death has not yet been determined and no charges have been filed. The case is still under investigation. Update: Mark Kerrigan has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. [Boston Globe] more ›

Last week, Bostonist attended The Tradition, the annual honoring of Boston’s best athletes by The Sports Museum. 2009 marked the 8th year of the fundraiser and included some of the biggest names in Boston Sports History. The event was part social event with legends like Bill Russell and Johnny Pesky meeting fans and taking pictures, and part interview session with the guests of honor. Each honoree was interviewed in a relaxed, sit down enviornment by the night’s hosts, Dale and Holley of WEEI. Troy Brown stole the show as he told a story that left the crowd laughing and coach Bill Belichick speechless. more ›