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Waltham, MA: 09-20-2018: Philip Horner at his Sept. 20, 2018 arraignment at Waltham District Court fot stabbing a truck driver who allegedly ran over and killed his mother in Watertown, Mass.

Photo: Angela Rowlings, pool (Boston Herald)

‘He ran over my mother, he ran over my mother’

From left, Cannabis Control Commission Chairman Steven Hoffman, and Commissioner Shaleen Title listen during a public meeting on draft regulations for the pot industry during a public hearing in Dudley Square. Josh Reynolds for The Boston Globe (Metro, adamsd)

Massachusetts has provisionally licensed 15 retail marijuana dispensaries. Here's why they haven't opened.

Widow of slain Weymouth police sergeant weeps, cries out in courtroom at shooting suspect

Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen boasts of aiding Mueller investigation September 21, 2018 | 2:49 AM

Call for men to 'step up' puts Sen. Hirono in the spotlight September 21, 2018 | 2:01 AM

Sen. Hirono in spotlight after call for men to 'step up' September 21, 2018 | 1:49 AM

Kavanaugh's accuser says she would testify under right terms September 21, 2018 | 1:40 AM

AP Analysis: Other nations adjust to 'America first' policy September 21, 2018 | 1:20 AM

Massachusetts State Police headquarters.

Three former State Police lieutenants indicted in AG's OT probe September 20, 2018 | 10:15 PM

Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen providing info in Mueller probe September 20, 2018 | 8:41 PM

Envoy: US, Canada working 24/7 on revamped NAFTA deal September 20, 2018 | 6:43 PM

Telling men to 'step up,' Sen. Hirono strides into spotlight September 20, 2018 | 6:18 PM

New Hampshire pet groomer charged with death of dog in her care September 20, 2018 | 6:02 PM

Trump to address drugs, nuclear weapons in UN speeches September 20, 2018 | 5:59 PM

AP Analysis: Trump heads to UN as US retreats from world September 20, 2018 | 5:19 PM

A Mass. teacher is accused of putting his toddler in a game machine to steal prizes September 20, 2018 | 4:58 PM

Prosecution: Massachusetts man poured bleach in girlfriend's mouth September 20, 2018 | 4:54 PM

A Rhode Island police dive team practicing a drill located an actual human body September 20, 2018 | 4:50 PM

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Former Maine police lieutenant found guilty of sexual assault September 20, 2018 | 4:48 PM

Maine man killed in crash while crossing road on lawnmower September 20, 2018 | 4:44 PM

New Hampshire property owner kills 3 cubs going after honey September 20, 2018 | 4:42 PM

CAMBRIDGE, MA - SEPTEMBER 09: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) (C) attends a rally for congressional Democratic candidate Ayanna Pressley (R) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez (L) on September 9, 2018 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

Elizabeth Warren blasted the Republican endowment tax. Here's why she's less opposed to Jay Gonzalez's plan. September 20, 2018 | 4:01 PM

The Latest: US identifies remains of 2 Korean War soldiers September 20, 2018 | 2:51 PM

US: Possible October talks with North Korea on war remains September 20, 2018 | 1:49 PM

NORTH ANDOVER, MA - SEPTEMBER 13: Firefighters inspect a home after gas explosions on September 13, 2018 in North Andover, Massachusetts. Gas explosions in three communities north of Boston have left multiple homes on fire. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

‘I just looked around and every single phone we had was ringing’ September 20, 2018 | 1:44 PM

Trump blasts GOP spending plan that lacks money for wall September 20, 2018 | 12:42 PM

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US Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren walks through the subway in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 18 September 2018. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassly has called a hearing with Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassly has called a hearing with Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford, Washington, USA - 18 Sep 2018

Massachusetts voters really don't want any of their state's potential 2020 candidates to run September 20, 2018 | 12:26 PM

William Lytton, of Scarsdale, N.Y., right, has his vital signs checked by physical therapist Caitlin Geary, left, at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, in Boston, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, while recovering from a shark attack. Lytton suffered deep puncture wounds to his leg and torso after being attacked by a shark on Aug. 15, 2018 while swimming off a beach, in Truro, Mass. Lytton injured a tendon in his arm while fighting off the shark. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

'So then I just kind of realized, ‘This is it. I’m going to die if I don’t do something.’' September 20, 2018 | 12:07 PM

Average US mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.65 percent September 20, 2018 | 11:16 AM

Revere, MA - September 19, 2018: Tim Dibble, of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, uses a tractor while burying Atlantic Surf Clams on Revere Beach in Revere MA on September 19, 2018. Bruce Berman of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay estimates hundreds of thousands of Atlantic Surf Clams have washed ashore. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: Metro reporter:

Photos: Hundreds of thousands of clams have washed up on Revere Beach September 20, 2018 | 11:10 AM

3 killed in shooting at Maryland Rite Aid center, official says September 20, 2018 | 10:50 AM

Mass. teen charged with animal cruelty after dog abandoned September 20, 2018 | 10:46 AM

Massachusetts doctor gets probation for sharing patient info September 20, 2018 | 10:38 AM