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South Boston, MA, 3/17/2019-- Senator Nick Collins (L) sings to Governor Charlie Baker at the annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

The South Boston St. Patrick's Day Breakfast had jokes—some of them good

Man killed by his own pickup after he gets out on highway in Canton

Jeanine Pirro.

Fox News bumps 'Judge Jeanine' after remarks about Rep. Omar's hijab; Trump wants her back on air

Supreme Court agrees to hear deadly DC sniper shootings case March 18, 2019 | 9:53 AM

Group with consumer-friendly vibe pushes drugmakers' message March 18, 2019 | 12:37 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump plays down white nationalist threat March 18, 2019 | 12:15 AM

Melania Trump to convene interagency group on youth programs March 17, 2019 | 4:51 PM

President Trump attends church in between negative tweeting March 17, 2019 | 3:01 PM

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

Active shooter exercise to be held at Boston convention center March 17, 2019 | 12:37 PM

Native Americans say movement to end 'redface' is slow March 17, 2019 | 11:22 AM

Auditor Suzanne Bump during speaks during the Massachusetts Democratic 2018 State Convention in Worcester, MA on June 01, 2018

State Auditor Bump to probe personal care attendant fraud March 17, 2019 | 10:53 AM

Puzzling number of men tied to Ferguson protests have died March 17, 2019 | 10:47 AM

N.H. house OKs birth certificate changes in transgender cases March 17, 2019 | 10:42 AM

The fish and chips at Baxter's on Cape Cod.

Cod fishery plummets to least valuable year since 1960s March 17, 2019 | 10:32 AM

St. Patrick's Parade in South Boston

Thousands expected to attend annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2019 | 10:23 AM

White House aide says 'absurd' to link mosque shooter, Trump March 17, 2019 | 10:21 AM

Renovation of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, the goal is to complete the project by Palm Sunday in 2019, so the building can be used during Holy Week. Workmen are installing the new marble floors, original pews, exterior lighting, and video and audio technologies.

Renovation of Boston Catholics' cathedral near completion March 17, 2019 | 9:26 AM

Some lawmakers worry about allowing sports bets on phones March 17, 2019 | 9:16 AM

Watch live: St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston March 17, 2019 | 9:09 AM

Ann Arbor, Michigan

University of Michigan gives all-clear after 'active shooter' alert March 16, 2019 | 6:16 PM

The Massachusetts State House.

Panel to hear bills seeking revamp of Mass. education formula March 16, 2019 | 4:55 PM

In this image made from video, a teenager breaks an egg on the head of Senator Fraser Anning while he holds a press conference, Saturday, in Melbourne, New Zealand.

Teen eggs Australian senator who blames Muslims for attack March 16, 2019 | 4:45 PM

This photo, provided by Animal Adventure Park, shows April the Giraffe with her new male calf Saturday.

It's a boy! April the Giraffe gives birth again March 16, 2019 | 4:12 PM

Robert Goddard (center), with his assistants Henry Sachs and assistant professor of physics Percy Roope, with the remains of the first rocket after its 41-foot-high flight.

Worcester honors developer of early rockets that fueled space age March 16, 2019 | 3:50 PM

Cambridge Mayor Marc McGovern is one of the people announcing the creation of the United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants.

Boston-area cities to launch immigrant legal defense fund March 16, 2019 | 2:59 PM

Marijuana

Closest pot shop to Boston plans opening next weekend March 16, 2019 | 12:47 PM

State House

On Beacon Hill, talk again turns to transportation revenue March 16, 2019 | 11:17 AM

Stowe, Vermont

Anonymous $5 million gift could help conserve 750-acres in Stowe March 16, 2019 | 11:12 AM

Members of the Boston Fire Department's Pipes and Drums marching band perform during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston, MA, March 19, 2017.

South Boston to host annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 16, 2019 | 10:39 AM

Authorities: 3 killed, 2 hurt in overnight house fire in Pittsfield March 16, 2019 | 10:21 AM

Firefighters battling the blaze at East Boston's New England Casket Company.

Massive fire at Boston casket company under control, 5 hurt March 16, 2019 | 10:05 AM

In this Sept. 15, 2017, photo, the non-cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 3 is displayed in New York.

Apple Watch may spot heart problem but more research needed March 16, 2019 | 10:03 AM

Gary Sacco

Late fire chief is being laid to rest in Maine March 16, 2019 | 9:52 AM