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In reversal, Trump orders halt to his family separation rule

Bezos, Buffett, Dimon health venture will be based in Boston

Boston, MA - 6/19/18 - Gordon J. Lyons is arraigned in his hospital bed at Boston Medical Center (cq), in front of Judge Edmund Matters (cq). Lyons is charged with allegedly trying to kidnap a jogger in Bridgewater. Defense attorney Shannon Hinegardner (cq) holds the sheet over Lyons' face.

Prosecutor: Bridgewater man accused of attempting to kidnap jogger is a convicted rapist

LAPD police check drivers at a DUI checkpoint in Reseda, Los Angeles, California on April 13, 2018.
Pot may be legal in eight US states and the capital, but tokers getting behind the wheel on a national weed appreciation day could be in for a downer as police forces crack down on intoxicated drivers. In places like California, where recreational marijuana has been legal since January, law enforcement officials and doctors are worried about an increase in people arrested for erratic driving and hospitalized with overdoses. The issue is particularly acute on April 20, or 4/20, a national day of celebration in cannabis culture -- especially after 4:20 pm when usage surges.

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How will Massachusetts deal with marijuana-impaired driving? June 21, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Trump's migrant policy: First blowback, then about-face June 21, 2018 | 12:54 AM

Young immigrants detained in Virginia center allege abuse June 21, 2018 | 12:38 AM

'Great job,' says Trump: Nielsen back in good graces for now June 21, 2018 | 12:36 AM

House GOP immigration compromise teeters ahead of votes June 21, 2018 | 12:34 AM

Young immigrants detained in Virginia center allege abuse June 21, 2018 | 12:33 AM

Trump's migrant policy: First blowback, then about-face June 21, 2018 | 12:17 AM

Silent no more, Ivanka Trump thanks father for border action June 21, 2018 | 12:14 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump overstates order on family separation June 21, 2018 | 12:13 AM

Police identify man fatally shot in Lowell June 20, 2018 | 10:00 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump overstates order on family separation June 20, 2018 | 7:36 PM

Georgetown, MA: June 21, 2017: At Great Rock Farm, goats are incorporated into the yoga class that is held outdoors under trees and next to a pond. Here Elizabeth Shorter of Amesbury plays with two goats.

Video: Watch goat yoga on the Greenway June 20, 2018 | 5:51 PM

Police: Teen leads troopers on chase, crashes into pole in Foxborough June 20, 2018 | 5:22 PM

Report finds industrial chemicals more toxic than thought June 20, 2018 | 5:14 PM

MBTA repairman charged with stealing $80,000 from agency’s fare box system June 20, 2018 | 4:43 PM

Trump meets with lawmakers about ZTE deal opposed in Senate June 20, 2018 | 4:43 PM

Nielsen's career forever linked to family border separations June 20, 2018 | 4:25 PM

Marshfield, MA - 3/02/2018 - A flooded neighborhood near Rexhamme beach in Marshfield after a Nor'easter pummeled coastal areas in Massachusetts. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Metro, Reporter: Globe Staff, Topic: 03storm, LOID: 8.4.1159877283.

Here are the 5 Mass. towns most at risk from rising seas, according to a new report June 20, 2018 | 4:21 PM

GOP senator defends EPA chief, calls ethics allegations lies June 20, 2018 | 4:16 PM

Trump postpones Thursday's annual congressional picnic June 20, 2018 | 4:11 PM

The Slater Mill Historic Site in Rhode Island.

Competition for Rhode Island homes remains 'fierce' June 20, 2018 | 2:25 PM

Senate blocks Trump plan to cut $15B in unused spending June 20, 2018 | 2:24 PM

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Police: Mass. man under the influence goes on destructive drive June 20, 2018 | 2:00 PM

Ivanka Trump stayed silent for days as border crisis mounted June 20, 2018 | 2:00 PM

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Maine's 'Trooper of the Year' award goes to a woman for the first time June 20, 2018 | 1:35 PM

Salem Police Officer Brian Butler, left, is arraigned in Salem District Court.

Trial of ex-officer charged in police station rape underway in Mass. June 20, 2018 | 12:48 PM

FTC puts data, privacy under spotlight with new hearings June 20, 2018 | 12:43 PM

Lewandowski doubles down after comment about disabled child June 20, 2018 | 12:35 PM

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Steamship Authority looks to hire Seattle firm for review June 20, 2018 | 12:33 PM

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Police looking for man who offered girls candy in Conn. June 20, 2018 | 12:21 PM