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Watch: How to help migrant families in Massachusetts

Boston.com community content producer Alex Svenson highlights local organizations looking for volunteers and donations.

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Senate kills articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

Senate rejected impeachment articles against Mayorkas due to policy dispute, not high crimes

Senate aims to prevent impeachment for settling policy disagreements and ward against partisan impeachments [ more ]

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The Debate in Israel Over Who Should Be Required Serve in the Military : State of the World from NPR

Calls to end military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Israelis due to recent conflict in Gaza. [ more ]

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The article discusses the potential role of artificial intelligence in personal finance management. [ more ]

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How will O.J. Simpson be remembered?

O.J. Simpson has died at 76.

He became a a football star, but a 1995 murder trial made him infamous.

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O.J. Simpson, football legend acquitted of notorious killings, dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, a football great and former cultural icon, has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer.

Despite being accused of killing his ex-wife and her friend, Simpson was found not guilty in 1995 after a nationally televised trial that captivated the country. [ more ]

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Kari Lake Called Arizona's Abortion Ban a Great Law,' but Now She Denounces It

Kari Lake denounced Arizona's abortion ban despite previous enthusiastic support.

Contradictory statements by Lake on the 1864 law highlight potential shifts in political positioning. [ more ]

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The UConn men's basketball team has won back-to-back NCAA championships

UConn men's basketball team wins second consecutive NCAA championship by defeating Purdue 75-60.

UConn becomes the first team to win back-to-back championships since 2006-2007, with six championships overall. [ more ]

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Held Hostage by Hamas for 51 Days : State of the World from NPR

Aviva Siegel shares her experience as a hostage by Hamas.

Advocacy efforts for the release of remaining hostages are ongoing. [ more ]

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South Carolina defeats Iowa to win the women's NCAA basketball championship

South Carolina Gamecocks won the women's NCAA Tournament championship.

Coach Dawn Staley led her team to a third NCAA title and a perfect season. [ more ]

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Ohio warns Democrats that Biden may miss deadline for November ballot

President Biden could be left off Ohio ballot due to nomination date.

Ohio state law requires nominees to be certified at least 90 days before the general election. [ more ]

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Wisconsin Voters Approve Bans on Private Aid for Election Offices

Wisconsin voters approved banning official's election donations.

2020 election complaints led to restrictions on election funding. [ more ]

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Florida Supreme Court clears the way for abortion ballot initiative while upholding 15-week abortion ban

The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state constitutional amendment that would limit government intervention in abortion procedures across Florida meets the necessary requirements to appear on ballots this November, and at the same time upheld Florida's 15-week abortion ban.

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I Could Make All My Student Loan Debt Vanish Right Now. But It Might Backfire.

I recently, unexpectedly, inherited a life-changing amount of money.I do have a lot of student loan debt and I have been considering paying them off all at once.

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As Deadline Approaches, AG Henry Urges Qualified Borrowers to Take Advantage of Adjustment to Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is encouraging Pennsylvanians with qualifying student loans to take action before April 30 to receive significant credit towards loan forgiveness - or, in some cases, full forgiveness of remaining balances depending on the borrower's repayment plan.

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Hilgers joins another suit over Biden student loan forgiveness

Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition Thursday of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt at student loan forgiveness.

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Student loan forgiveness: Dept. of Education's SAVE Plan could lower payments, forgive loans

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Student loan burrowers could be missing out on a break through the Department of Education's Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan.

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Wood County 911 system is down

QUITMAN - The Wood County 911 call system is currently down, as of Monday afternoon.

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AT&T customers saw some issues calling 911, making calls in Hanover County

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - Residents with AT&T in Hanover County may have experienced issues contacting 911 and making mobile calls Monday due to an outage, according to a spokesperson for the county.

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Naked body of missing Calif. woman found in Ariz. desert after her 911 call goes to wrong state

The naked body of a California woman has been found in the Arizona desert - more than a month after she went missing when she drove into a ditch and made a 911 call that went to a dispatcher in the wrong state.

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Missing woman who called 911 for help over a month ago found dead in remote area near Arizona-California border

A woman reported missing by her family more than a month ago has been found dead near the Arizona-California border, authorities said.

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Text to 911 services expand across West Tennessee - WBBJ TV

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Help might just be one text message away as more counties across the state implement a new service.

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'Bless their heart': 911 calls detail chaotic moments after Nashville bistro shooting

Calls made to dispatch on Easter Sunday paint a picture of what those inside and nearby a Nashville restaurant were witnessing in the aftermath of the deadly incident.

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22 Incredibly Clever And Hilarious Comments From Complete And Total Strangers That Absolutely Killed Me Last Week

Past contributors thanked for support.

Encouragement for continued support and contributions. [ more ]

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What a Hit Chinese TV Show Tells Us About China Today : State of the World from NPR

The TV series 'Blossoms Shanghai' directed by Wong Kar-wai has become a major hit in China.

The show evokes nostalgia and reflects the emotional state of people in China currently. [ more ]

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The Story of an Israeli Man Taken Hostage By Hamas, Now Free : State of the World from NPR

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An appeals court says 'undated' Pennsylvania ballots don't count

Federal appeals panel ruled undated mail-in ballots in PA should not be counted

Legal battle about mail-in ballots could impact 2020 election results in swing state PA [ more ]

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Life Without a Government in Haiti : State of the World from NPR

Haiti is facing a crisis without a functioning government

Some parts of Haiti have lived without a government for an extended period [ more ]

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Chick-fil-A will begin using some antibiotics in its chicken again

Chick-fil-A will use some antibiotics in its chicken, not those considered important to human medicine

Chick-fil-A does not use fillers, artificial preservatives or hormones in its chicken. [ more ]

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A state agency seized his best friend of 33 years: A pet alligator.

Tony Cavallaro had an alligator named Albert as a pet for nearly 34 years before it was seized by New York officials.

Cavallaro's fight to get Albert back demonstrates the strong bond between pets and owners, regardless of species. [ more ]

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China Increasing Its Regional Power : State of the World from NPR

China passing controversial national security law in Hong Kong

China facing resistance in the Philippines over territorial waters expansion [ more ]

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Republicans Can't Restructure North Carolina Election Boards, Judges Rule

A bipartisan panel of three judges in North Carolina ruled that a Republican-led effort in the state legislature to restructure state and county election boards is unconstitutional.

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From rogue flooring to lactating worms, this news quiz is weird

Preparatory week for Oscars

Upcoming political primaries quiz [ more ]

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Politics quiz: Will you be as super as Tuesday at our special primaries edition?

Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Yesterday was an important Tuesday we'd go so far as to call it "super," in fact.

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Here are Hawaii's 2024 Democratic primary results

Elections Election results: Hawaii NPR Voting concludes Wednesday in Hawaii's Democratic presidential primary.

Polls close at 7 p.m. local time/1 a.m. ET.

Follow the live results.

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Watch: What you need to know to vote on Super Tuesday

What's the deadline for mail-in ballots?

Do you need documentation?

And, can you register on Tuesday?

Politics editor Victoria McGrane explains.

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Here are North Dakota's 2024 Republican caucus results

North Dakota Republicans hold presidential caucus before Super Tuesday

Caucus for Republicans lasts three hours, commencing at 6 p.m. ET. [ more ]

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District of Columbia Primary Election Results 2024

Washington, D.C. GOP primary limited to registered Republicans with Trump and Haley on the ballot

Democratic primary for President scheduled in June [ more ]

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Idaho Primary Election Results 2024

Idaho holds Republican presidential caucus in March before Super Tuesday.

Various candidates like Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are on the GOP ballot. [ more ]

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Nikki Haley raises $12 million in February as she marches toward Super Tuesday

Nikki Haley's presidential campaign raised $12 million last month.

Haley emphasizes the importance of donors' encouragement in staying in the race. [ more ]

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What is a leap day? All about Feb. 29, on the calendar every 4 years.

2024 is a leap year

Leap years have a scientific purpose [ more ]

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Michigan Primary Election Results 2024

Trump faces off against Nikki Haley in Michigan GOP primary

Biden expected to win Michigan Democratic contest [ more ]

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Photos: Shooting in Kansas City after Chiefs parade

1 Person Killed and 21 Injured in Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Parade

11 Children Treated, 9 with Gunshot Wounds [ more ]

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Police kill female shooter, injure child after shots fired inside megachurch

A woman opened fire at Lakewood Church in Houston, killing herself and injuring a child. Police did not provide details on the relationship between the woman and the child.

The incident caused panic inside the megachurch, which is one of the largest in the nation and has a global ministry led by Joel Osteen. [ more ]

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What to know about a shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch in Texas during Sunday services

The motive for the shooting is unclear.

Two off-duty officers shot and killed the suspect. [ more ]

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The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot

The Supreme Court is likely to reject attempts to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot

Conservative and liberal justices question whether Congress must act before states can invoke a constitutional provision to prevent former officeholders who 'engaged in insurrection' from holding office again. [ more ]

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Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app

President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign has joined TikTok to reach younger voters.

The campaign team will run the account, not Biden or his administration. [ more ]

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With Western military aid increasingly uncertain, Ukraine builds its own weapons

Ukrainian Armor Design and Manufacturing Co. is producing mortar launchers and armored vehicles in response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine

Western support for Ukraine is waning while Russia continues to acquire weapons from Iran and North Korea [ more ]

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Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The Senate voted to advance a $95 billion foreign aid package despite opposition from House Republicans.

The package contains no changes to U.S. border policy, which was a demand from some Republicans. [ more ]

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Putin, in rambling interview, barely lets Tucker Carlson get a word in

Vladimir Putin shows no intention of ending the war against Ukraine

Tucker Carlson avoids challenging Putin on Russia's actions in Ukraine [ more ]

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Historic Levels of Rainfall in California Storms

Heavy rain in Los Angeles sets record for wettest two-day period in decades

Storm causes flooding, mudslides, and power outages across Southern California [ more ]

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Colleges, students and states reeling from FAFSA setbacks

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was intended to be a simpler and faster process for students to access financial aid for college.

However, technical glitches and a failure to update a crucial income formula have caused delays and incorrect estimates of aid, leaving students and colleges in limbo.

Some worry that the delays and glitches of the new FAFSA may discourage prospective students from completing the form altogether. [ more ]

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Eight words and a verbal slip put Biden's age back at the center of 2024

President Joe Biden's mental acuity was called into question after a special counsel's report referred to him as an 'elderly man with a poor memory'

Biden's verbal flub during a news conference fueled concerns about his age and mental capability [ more ]

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N.H. Marine among 5 killed in helicopter crash

"We have been confronted with a tragedy that is every service family's worst fear," said Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey, commanding officer of the squadron.

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How Biden and his allies are pushing back against a special counsel's claims about his memory

President Biden's Democratic allies are aggressively defending him against claims of forgetfulness and diminished mental capacity.

Democrats are attempting to discredit those who portray Biden as enfeebled by highlighting his ability to be commander in chief and contrasting him with former President Trump. [ more ]

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Michigan House disciplines lawmaker over his tweets on racist theory

Republican lawmaker Josh Schriver was stripped of his committee assignment and staff by the Michigan House of Representatives after posting about a racist conspiracy theory online.

Schriver shared an image referencing the far-right conspiracy theory of 'The Great Replacement' which suggests that non-White immigrants are brought into White-majority countries to undermine White people's power and cultures. [ more ]

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A 1940 shipwreck was discovered in Lake Superior. Its mystery endures.

A World War II-era shipwreck has been discovered some 600 feet deep in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of Michigan, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said Monday in a news release.

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Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session

The Senate passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan after months of negotiations and amid political divisions.

The package faces an uncertain future in the House, where hardline Republicans aligned with Trump oppose it. [ more ]

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'Ukraine is not the end, it is a step': Romney, other Republicans break with their party to back aid package

Seventeen Senate Republicans join Democrats to push military assistance for Ukraine in the Senate.

The group of Republicans are mainly national security hawks and believe in the importance of America's national security. [ more ]

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New Gaza cease-fire talks to begin in Cairo; Senate passes foreign aid bill

U.S., Egyptian, Israeli, and Qatari officials are meeting in Cairo for negotiations on a cease-fire in Gaza.

Hamas is not present at the talks, highlighting the complications of negotiations between Israel and Hamas. [ more ]

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Trump's Republican Party

The Supreme Court is considering Trump's appeal to appear on Colorado's Republican presidential-primary ballot.

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border-security package they had demanded from Democrats. [ more ]

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Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return is so smooth, it's like he never left

Jon Stewart made a triumphant return to The Daily Show after nearly nine years.

Stewart took on the touchy subject of concerns about President Joe Biden's age and compared it to Donald Trump's erratic behavior. [ more ]

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Shots can be scary and painful for kids. One doctor has a plan to end needle phobia

New parents often struggle with the distress of their child receiving vaccines and the fear and pain associated with the needles.

Needle pokes may be children's biggest source of pain in the healthcare system, causing some children to develop a fear of medical procedures. [ more ]

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Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

A House-passed bill aims to equalize Medicare payments for certain infusions given in hospitals with payments for the same services done in other health care settings.

Hospitals are fighting against the bill in the Senate, arguing that it would force them to cut jobs or services. [ more ]

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3 things you should know about Indonesia's presidential elections

Indonesia's young and enthusiastic electorate, comprised of millennials and Gen-Z voters, could determine the country's trajectory of economic development and political reform.

Young voters account for more than half of the nation's eligible voters, the highest proportion in any Indonesian election. [ more ]

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School board member who questioned teen's gender faces calls to resign

A school district in Utah is calling for a state board member to resign after her social media post led to intense harassment of a basketball player.

The state board member's insinuation that a cisgender girl was a transgender boy playing girls' basketball highlights the anti-trans policies in Utah. [ more ]

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Border security dominates in New York special election to replace Rep. Santos

The special election to fill the remainder of a term for an expelled New York Republican Congressman has become a test for Democrats' campaign strategy in swing districts.

Immigration politics have dominated the race, with supporters of both candidates citing the impact of migrants on the district. [ more ]

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