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Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades | Click on the image to read the full story
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Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades
There's a baby boom at a Kentucky zoo with the birth of 3 tiger cubs
https://www.wcvb.com/article/louisville-zoo-new-baby-announcement/71514264
about 1 hour ago
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VIDEO: 15-year-old on e-scooter struck by deputy in patrol car | Click on the image to read the full story
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VIDEO: 15-year-old on e-scooter struck by deputy in patrol car
A 15-year-old was struck by a deputy in a patrol vehicle in Florida. See video:
https://www.wcvb.com/article/video-teen-on-e-scooter-struck-by-deputy/71514341
about 2 hours ago
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Christmas in June? This small Kentucky town has transformed into a snowy movie set | Click on the image to read the full story
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Christmas in June? This small Kentucky town has transformed into a snowy movie set
Maysville, Kentucky, is embracing the holiday spirit early as the town transforms into a snowy backdrop for the Christmas movie "All the Glitters at Christmas."
https://www.wcvb.com/article/christmas-in-june-kentucky-town-snowy-movie-set/71514477
about 2 hours ago
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Multiple people shot near a festival in Ohio, authorities say | Click on the image to read the full story
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Multiple people shot near a festival in Ohio, authorities say
Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said
https://www.wcvb.com/article/shooting-near-festival-ohio/71513852
about 7 hours ago
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Taste of History: Brewery brings George Washington's over 250-year-old beer recipe to life | Click on the image to read the full story
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Taste of History: Brewery brings George Washington's over 250-year-old beer recipe to life
The New York Public Library partnered with a brewery to revive George Washington's over 250-year-old recipe for beer.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/brewery-brings-george-washingtons-over-250-year-old-beer-recipe-to-life-small-beer-liberty-lager-america-250/71513322
about 8 hours ago
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Trans pastor leads Milwaukee's only LGBTQ+ affirming Christian campus ministry | Click on the image to read the full story
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Trans pastor leads Milwaukee's only LGBTQ+ affirming Christian campus ministry
The Rev. Elias Henry just wrapped up his first year leading The Corner House, a Lutheran campus ministry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/trans-pastor-leads-milwaukees-only-lgbtq-affirming-christian-campus-ministry/71513222
about 10 hours ago
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'These are lies': Maine Senate candidate responds to claims made by ex in New York Times report | Click on the image to read the full story
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'These are lies': Maine Senate candidate responds to claims made by ex in New York Times report
In a sit-down interview with WMTW, U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner said one of his ex-girlfriends lied in a New York Times report that detailed several allegations against him regarding past relationships.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/graham-platner-response-to-claims-from-ex-new-york-times-report/71513311
about 10 hours ago
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Michael Proctor files protective order, unable to be questioned Monday by Karen Read's attorneys | Click on the image to read the full story
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Michael Proctor files protective order, unable to be questioned Monday by Karen Read's attorneys
Former Massachusetts State Police trooper Michael Proctor filed an emergency protective order, saying he will not be available on Monday to be questioned as a witness in the wrongful death lawsuit involving Karen Read.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/michael-proctor-protective-order-karen-read-wrongful-death-lawsuit/71512586
about 11 hours ago
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Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading | Click on the image to read the full story
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Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana who served nearly two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information after he left office.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/trump-issues-pardon-to-former-republican-congressman-convicted-insider-trading/71512616
about 12 hours ago
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Body of missing American student found in Japan by search team | Click on the image to read the full story
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Body of missing American student found in Japan by search team
The body of missing 20-year-old James "Weston" Higginbotham was found by search teams in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto, his mother posted Saturday morning on Facebook.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/american-student-body-found-japan-missing-weston/71512448
about 14 hours ago
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Raynham crash leaves motorcyclist dead | Click on the image to read the full story
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Raynham crash leaves motorcyclist dead
A motorcyclist died after a crash with a sports utility vehicle in Raynham, Massachusetts, on Friday, officials said.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/raynham-crash-leaves-motorcyclist-dead/71512305
about 14 hours ago
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Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games kick off in Boston | Click on the image to read the full story
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Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games kick off in Boston
The 2026 Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games are underway in Boston, bringing together 1,500 athletes and over 1,000 volunteers for a weekend of competition and celebration.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/special-olympics-massachusetts-summer-games-kick-off-boston/71512019
about 15 hours ago
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Co-stars react to the death of British actor Anthony Head
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Co-stars react to the death of British actor Anthony Head
Co-stars react to the death of Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Ted Lasso" and a series of ads for Nescafe Gold Blend instant coffee.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/co-stars-react-death-british-actor-anthony-head/71511660
about 15 hours ago
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in stabbing near MBTA station in Boston | Click on the image to read the full story
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in stabbing near MBTA station in Boston
A man suffered life-threatening injuries in a stabbing late Friday night in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/stabbing-dorchester-boston-mbta-station/71511904
about 16 hours ago
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New England Ropes keeps a legacy alive | Click on the image to read the full story
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New England Ropes keeps a legacy alive
New England Ropes in Fall River transforms raw fibers into ropes for various industries, preserving a century-old tradition
https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-england-ropes-fall-river-1780683687/71508043
about 16 hours ago
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Worcester company keeps horseshoes made in the USA | Click on the image to read the full story
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Worcester company keeps horseshoes made in the USA
St. Pierre Manufacturing in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been producing handcrafted, solid forged steel pitching horseshoes for more than 90 years, maintaining a legacy of quality and American manufacturing.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/horseshoe-manufacturing-massachusetts-1780683596/71508032
about 16 hours ago
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Inside Massachusetts’ cranberry industry, from bog to bag | Click on the image to read the full story
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Inside Massachusetts’ cranberry industry, from bog to bag
Massachusetts cranberry farming combines generations of tradition with advanced technology to produce millions of pounds of fruit annually
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-cranberry-farming-1780684027/71508097
about 17 hours ago
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How Nasoya makes nearly 300,000 pieces of tofu a day in Ayer | Click on the image to read the full story
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How Nasoya makes nearly 300,000 pieces of tofu a day in Ayer
Ayer’s Nasoya facility produces nearly 300,000 pieces of tofu daily.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/nasoya-tofu-factory-ayer-massachusetts-1780683322/71508012
about 17 hours ago
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Trump says fertilizer prices will come 'way down' as attacks continue near Strait of Hormuz | Click on the image to read the full story
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Trump says fertilizer prices will come 'way down' as attacks continue near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump addressed farmers in a Wisconsin swing district Friday as fertilizer prices remain elevated due to the war with Iran.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/trump-says-fertilizer-prices-come-down-attacks-strait-hormuz/71511610
about 18 hours ago
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Trump directs acting intelligence chief to cut staff amid criticism over Pulte pick | Click on the image to read the full story
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Trump directs acting intelligence chief to cut staff amid criticism over Pulte pick
President Donald Trump is reportedly urging his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to start firing employees.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/trump-acting-intelligence-chief-cut-staff-criticism-pulte-pick/71511426
about 18 hours ago
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Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects offer for direct talks | Click on the image to read the full story
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Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects offer for direct talks
Residents of St. Petersburg were told not to leave their homes after a “large-scale” Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city Saturday morning.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/ukraine-st-petersburg-putin-rejects-zelenskyy-direct-talks/71511398
about 19 hours ago
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Israeli airstrikes kill 9, including Lebanese army officers, after ceasefire deal | Click on the image to read the full story
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Israeli airstrikes kill 9, including Lebanese army officers, after ceasefire deal
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon Saturday killed nine people, including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/israeli-airstrike-lebanon-kills-troops-after-ceasefire/71511275
about 20 hours ago
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Air raid sirens blare in Bahrain as Iranian missiles, drones head for Gulf neighbors | Click on the image to read the full story
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Air raid sirens blare in Bahrain as Iranian missiles, drones head for Gulf neighbors
Bahrain's government said Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward it and Kuwait.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/air-raid-sirens-bahrain-iran-missiles-drones-gulf-neighbors/71511277
about 21 hours ago
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US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz | Click on the image to read the full story
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US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic's coastal surveillance radar sites in response
https://www.wcvb.com/article/military-shot-iranian-missiles-drones-strait-of-hormuz/71510814
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In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country | Click on the image to read the full story
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In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/ukraine-zelenskyy-putin-for-direct-negotiations/71510875
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Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor | Click on the image to read the full story
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Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation's most populous state.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/xavier-becerra-advances-california-governor/71510259
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Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP | Click on the image to read the full story
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Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
https://www.wcvb.com/article/judge-trump-conditions-snap/71510312
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Somerville businesses get later hours for World Cup | Click on the image to read the full story
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Somerville businesses get later hours for World Cup
Somerville is extending bar hours and planning community events as the World Cup brings fans together next month.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/somerville-bars-massachusetts-3am-last-call/71510191
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Boston's Community Boating launches first 24-hour sail-a-thon | Click on the image to read the full story
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Boston's Community Boating launches first 24-hour sail-a-thon
Community Boating is marking 80 years in Boston with low-cost sailing access for kids and a first-ever 24-hour fundraiser.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/community-boating-inc-80-years-with-24-hour-sail-a-thon-charles-river/71510204
1 day ago
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Trump says promenade will be built connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River | Click on the image to read the full story
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Trump says promenade will be built connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
Trump says promenade will be built connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
https://www.wcvb.com/article/trump-promenade-lincoln-memorial-to-potomac-river/71499642
1 day ago
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An unresponsive boy was pulled from the bottom of a pool in Tewksbury on Friday, according to police.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/7-year-old-boy-pulled-from-pool-tewksbury/71510137
1 day ago
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Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office | Click on the image to read the full story
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Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
President Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/trump-new-acting-director-of-national-intelligence-cut-office/71507960
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Women account for 77% of payroll job gains since January 2025 | Click on the image to read the full story
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Women account for 77% of payroll job gains since January 2025
Women have secured more than three out of every four payroll jobs added since January 2025, driven by hiring in industries where they dominate the workforce.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/women-account-for-77-of-payroll-job-gains-since-january-2025/71509337
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SJC ruling deals setback to Cape Cod mobile home park residents, but could help others statewide | Click on the image to read the full story
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SJC ruling deals setback to Cape Cod mobile home park residents, but could help others statewide
Massachusetts’ top court ruled Pocasset Park residents missed a key deadline in their bid to buy their Cape Cod community.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-sjc-pocasset-park-ruling/71509629
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Golf Fights Cancer marks 20 years with 100-hole marathon | Click on the image to read the full story
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Golf Fights Cancer marks 20 years with 100-hole marathon
Golf Fights Cancer’s 100-hole marathon unites families, athletes and charities to raise money and hope in the fight against cancer.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/golf-fights-cancer-100-hole-marathon/71509427
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Women lead job growth as US economy adds 172,000 jobs in May | Click on the image to read the full story
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Women lead job growth as US economy adds 172,000 jobs in May
Women have driven 77% of job gains since President Trump’s term began, with May’s report showing significant growth in healthcare, hospitality, and local government.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/women-lead-job-growth-as-us-economy-adds-172000-jobs-in-may/71509227
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CBS denies Joe Rogan to ‘60 Minutes’ rumor. Here’s how it spread. | Click on the image to read the full story
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CBS denies Joe Rogan to ‘60 Minutes’ rumor. Here’s how it spread.
CBS denies Joe Rogan to ‘60 Minutes’ rumor. Here’s how it spread.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/cbs-denies-joe-rogan-to-60-minutes-rumor/71509612
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MassDEP issues air quality alert statewide | Click on the image to read the full story
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MassDEP issues air quality alert statewide
MassDEP issued a statewide air quality alert as ozone levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups Saturday.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-ozone-air-quality-alert/71509378
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Boston journalism students compete in Hearst national awards | Click on the image to read the full story
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Boston journalism students compete in Hearst national awards
Journalism students from across the country are in San Francisco this week for the 66th Hearst National Journalism Championships.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-journalism-students-compete-in-hearst-national-awards/71509660
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In a new interview, Karen Read explains the motivation behind her new "crusade" to root out alleged corruption, misconduct and bigotry in Massachusetts policing
https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-massachusetts-police-criticism-healey/71507834
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Hopkinton man released on bail after lake fight | Click on the image to read the full story
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Hopkinton man released on bail after lake fight
A judge released a Hopkinton man on bail after a lake confrontation that led to attempted murder and strangulation charges.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/hopkinton-lake-maspenock-fight-bail-release/71508887
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State-of-the-art facility prepares Eversource crews for severe weather | Click on the image to read the full story
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State-of-the-art facility prepares Eversource crews for severe weather
Eversource has opened a new Wareham training facility to help crews prepare for severe weather and power outages.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/state-of-the-art-wareham-massachusetts-facility-prepares-eversource-crews-for-severe-weather/71505616
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Crews battle large fire at Worcester County home | Click on the image to read the full story
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Crews battle large fire at Worcester County home
Firefighters extinguished a large blaze at a Fitchburg home on Friday afternoon.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/fitchburg-melrose-st-fire/71509205
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Taylor Swift releases new 'Toy Story 5' song
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Taylor Swift releases new 'Toy Story 5' song
Taylor Swift released a new song for "Toy Story 5" on Friday, in a bit of a return to country music for pop star.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/taylor-swift-toy-story-5-song-released/71508836
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Man accused of kidnapping a woman for weeks; suspect captured after Florida crash | Click on the image to read the full story
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Man accused of kidnapping a woman for weeks; suspect captured after Florida crash
A man in Florida is accused of kidnapping a woman for weeks and traveling across the country. The suspect was caught after he crashed a U-Haul truck, and police found him in a Florida canal.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/kidnapping-three-weeks-florida-arrest/71508095
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Graham Platner, Maine Senate candidate, responds to claims made by ex in NYT report | Click on the image to read the full story
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Graham Platner, Maine Senate candidate, responds to claims made by ex in NYT report
In a sit-down interview, U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner said one of his ex-girlfriends lied in a New York Times report that detailed several allegations against him regarding past relationships.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/graham-platner-response-new-york-times-report/71508895
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Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride | Click on the image to read the full story
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Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
June is Pride Month across the U.S. But in some Republican-controlled states it's now officially Fidelity, Nuclear Family or Strong Families Month
https://www.wcvb.com/article/republican-governors-rebranding-pride-month/71495428
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Mass. woman killed in tractor-trailer crash | Click on the image to read the full story
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Mass. woman killed in tractor-trailer crash
A New Bedford woman died after being struck by a tractor-trailer while getting out of a taxi, officials said.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-bedford-fatal-tractor-trailer-crash/71508310
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Steven Dana, the man accused of attempted murder at a Hopkinton lake, was deemed not dangerous by a judge on Friday and released on bail.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/man-accused-holding-victim-walks-crutches-under-water-over-use-hopkinton-massachusetts-lake/71493896
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Science in action: A look inside the health lab tracking World Cup disease risks | Click on the image to read the full story
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Science in action: A look inside the health lab tracking World Cup disease risks
Health professionals gathered at Georgetown University are tracking global health data to help prevent deadly diseases from spreading during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/science-in-action-health-lab-tracking-world-cup-disease-risks/71508374
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