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Victor Pena, accused of kidnapping Olivia Ambrose, made his first court appearance. Here's what happened.

A harp seal was found ashore Monday in Wareham.

Don't give seals any more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Wareham officials ask

QUINCY, MA - 1/16/2018:New style sign... Dunkin Donuts unveils its new on-the-go focused store design in Quincy (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: BUSINESS TOPIC

Dunkin' official compares rebranding efforts to Fenway Park

The Latest: Jackson Lee leaves black caucus foundation post January 23, 2019 | 8:03 PM

Why the most popular Valentine's Day candy won't be available this year January 23, 2019 | 7:30 PM

This photo provided by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office shows Nathan Sutherland. Phoenix police say Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse, has been arrested on a charge of sexual assault of an incapacitated woman who gave birth last month at a long-term health care facility. Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, that investigators arrested Sutherland on one count of sexual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse. (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

Lawyer: No proof nurse raped Arizona patient who had baby January 23, 2019 | 7:24 PM

Iranian TV anchor held as witness is released from US jail January 23, 2019 | 7:13 PM

Massachusetts fines National Grid $750,000 January 23, 2019 | 7:05 PM

Former Bourne official gets 9 months after admitting assault January 23, 2019 | 6:43 PM

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A Natick man allegedly beat his dog at an MBTA station January 23, 2019 | 6:34 PM

Worcester doctor reprimanded for removing wrong man's kidney January 23, 2019 | 6:26 PM

Manafort denies lying to investigators after plea agreement January 23, 2019 | 5:30 PM

A Sebring, Fla., police officer stands near a Highlands County Sheriff's SWAT vehicle that is stationed in front of a SunTrust Bank branch, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Sebring, Fla., where authorities say five people were shot and killed. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Police: 5 fatally shot inside Florida bank, suspect arrested January 23, 2019 | 5:14 PM

The Latest: Cohen may be brought from prison to testify January 23, 2019 | 4:18 PM

AP-NORC poll: 6 in 10 Americans blame Trump for shutdown January 23, 2019 | 4:15 PM

Jackson Lee steps down from 2 leadership posts after lawsuit January 23, 2019 | 3:50 PM

Taunton police are investigating an armed home invasion January 23, 2019 | 2:21 PM

Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen delaying testimony to Congress January 23, 2019 | 2:04 PM

Green Beret killed in Afghanistan was from Virginia January 23, 2019 | 1:41 PM

Boston, MA--10/1/2018-- U.S. Senator John Kerry sat down for a conversation with Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer of Forbes Media. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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Here's what John Kerry would say if Donald Trump was sitting across from him January 23, 2019 | 1:39 PM

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11-year-old Haverhill girl who died had fentanyl in her system, police say January 23, 2019 | 1:20 PM

Drunk Maine man took wrong Lyft to wrong home, police say January 23, 2019 | 1:12 PM

The Latest: Trump says he'll give address once shutdown ends January 23, 2019 | 12:50 PM

Trump says he'll give State of Union after shutdown ends January 23, 2019 | 12:20 PM

Thomas Latanowich is brought into Barnstable District Court on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Accused killer of Yarmouth police Sgt. Sean Gannon charged with attacking other inmate with razor January 23, 2019 | 11:55 AM

Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., speaks to members of the media in Brownsville, Texas, in June. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Sergio Flores.

Vermont congressman apologizes for tweet that discounted slavery January 23, 2019 | 11:34 AM

New Hampshire.

N.H. couple detained pending trial for northern New England sex-trafficking operation January 23, 2019 | 11:06 AM

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Vermont woman falls, spends night in subzero temperatures January 23, 2019 | 10:50 AM

Missing Boston 13-year-old located safely, police say January 23, 2019 | 10:47 AM

Taiwan's 'bikini hiker' dies after falling into ravine on solo trek January 23, 2019 | 10:39 AM

The Latest: Some recalled IRS workers can stay off the job January 23, 2019 | 10:18 AM

Nick Sandmann gives an interview with Today show.

'In hindsight, I wish we could have walked away and avoided the whole thing' January 23, 2019 | 9:22 AM

Poll: Support for 'Medicare-for-all' fluctuates with details January 23, 2019 | 5:11 AM