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A Trump supporter, center, tries to grab a protesters' sign as President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

After Trump body shames him, supporter says ‘I love the guy’

Albert Rose, owner of Allen's Seafood, talks on the phone while fishermen unload their catch last month in Harpswell, Maine. With a median age of 57, Harpswell is the oldest town in the oldest state, by population.

A 'catastrophic' trend in Maine: A shortage of caregivers

A toxic algae present in the Charles River gave a green cast to the water in Cambridge earlier this summer. People were urged to avoid contact with the water.

What Massachusetts dog owners should know about the toxic algae that's killing pets

A Sturbridge man used fireworks to kill hornets and set his roof on fire August 17, 2019 | 7:14 AM

Passengers leave a departure area after arriving at Logan.

What to expect from the major overhaul planned for Logan Airport August 17, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Florida vacation home invaded by vomiting vultures August 16, 2019 | 8:53 PM

California man convicted of torture of pot dispensary owner August 16, 2019 | 8:11 PM

In this still image from video provided by WLNE-TV, protesters blocking an entrance to the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility begin to move as a pickup truck approaches, Wednesday night, Aug. 14, 2019, in Central Falls, R.I.

Officer resigns after 2 hurt by truck at immigration protest August 16, 2019 | 7:59 PM

AP Interview: Pelosi assails 'weakness' of Trump, Netanyahu August 16, 2019 | 7:58 PM

This March 28, 2017, file photo, provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

Medical examiner rules Epstein death a suicide by hanging August 16, 2019 | 7:48 PM

Pelosi: Gun action needed to ensure 'domestic tranquility' August 16, 2019 | 6:12 PM

Signs of recession worry Trump ahead of 2020 August 16, 2019 | 5:34 PM

Edible medical marijuana products.

Officials: Rise in children ingesting marijuana products August 16, 2019 | 5:23 PM

FILE-- Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a Democratic presidential hopeful, addresses the crowd during a town hall event in Jefferson, Iowa, on Aug. 8, 2019. Warren on Aug. 16 laid out a collection of policy proposals intended to help Native Americans, pledging to protect tribal lands and to bolster funding for programs that serve Native people. (Tom Brenner/The New York Times)

Elizabeth Warren says the country continues to fail Native Americans. Here's her plan to help them. August 16, 2019 | 4:16 PM

A Red Line train derailed at JFK-Umass T stop during morning commute on June 11.

Two months after the Red Line derailed, here's a look at what's happened since August 16, 2019 | 3:59 PM

BOSTON, MA - 07/29/2019 Former Governor Michael Dukakis speaks with reporters during a rally that took place before a North South Rail Link City Council hearing on Monday evening. During the hearing, the City Council would listen to a formal testimony given by Former Governor Dukakis.Erin Clark for the Boston Globe

Michael Dukakis is backing Elizabeth Warren for president. But he wants her to reconsider one thing. August 16, 2019 | 2:37 PM

Sea-cat is a two-month-old rockhopper penguin.

A ‘mischievous’ penguin chick named 'Sea-cat' has made its debut at the New England Aquarium August 16, 2019 | 2:11 PM

US tells Congress of plans to sell F-16 fighters to Taiwan August 16, 2019 | 1:54 PM

Watch Natalie Jacobson's message to Mike Lynch as he leaves the Channel 5 anchor desk August 16, 2019 | 1:52 PM

Newton PTO's former treasurer arrested for allegedly stealing funds August 16, 2019 | 1:08 PM

MBTA ferry runs aground in Boston Harbor; 4 injured August 16, 2019 | 9:29 AM

Claims: Migrant children molested in U.S.-funded foster care August 16, 2019 | 1:43 AM

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend de Grisogono Sponsors The 2005 Wall Street Concert Series Benefitting Wall Street Rising, with a Performance by Rod Stewart at Cipriani Wall Street on March 15, 2005 in New York City.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged co-conspirator lived a low-key life in this Mass. town, neighbors say August 15, 2019 | 10:25 PM

AP sources: Trump has talked about buying Greenland for US August 15, 2019 | 7:16 PM

Amy Reimann and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2015.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and wife taken to hospital after plane crash August 15, 2019 | 6:34 PM

The Latest: Trump doesn't want HK protests to be violent August 15, 2019 | 5:31 PM

AP Analysis: Trump uses Israel to fuel partisan fires August 15, 2019 | 5:30 PM

Ayanna Pressley says 'the Squad' is 'not a monolith' August 15, 2019 | 4:37 PM

Weak global growth likely to mean US slowdown, not recession August 15, 2019 | 4:13 PM

A great white shark swims off the shore of Cape Cod, Massachusetts in July 2019.

August through October are the peak months for shark activity off the Cape. Here’s what you need to know. August 15, 2019 | 3:42 PM

Trump's stance on Hong Kong shows his focus on China trade August 15, 2019 | 3:34 PM

Jennifer Chapin

'Jeffie lived her dream' August 15, 2019 | 2:02 PM

'This is one of the worst cases of neglect I have ever seen' August 15, 2019 | 1:38 PM