AM News Headlines 12-6-12

(WWLP) - Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren isn't finished raising campaign contributions.

The U-Mass Board of Trustees finance committee has approved a 480-million dollar state funding request for the next fiscal year.

There's still no verdict in the corruption trial of former state Treasurer Tim Cahill.

One of the companies vying for a casino license in Springfield is helping in the recovery of a daycare facility destroyed by the Worthington Street gas explosion.

A young girl wants her brother to have an Easy-Bake Oven but she can't find one that's *not* marketed exclusively to girls.  The 8th grader started a campaign to push for a gender-neutral version of the toy in time for Christmas.    She says it's offensive that girls are taught their place is in the kitchen and boys don't have the opportunity to nurture a love of cooking.
   

We'll take a closer look on 22News at Noon.