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Map shows Massachusetts has country's lowest vaccine hesitancy rates

What an alternate juror in Derek Chauvin's trial had to say about his conviction

Blast that rocked N.H. towns was from — what else? — a gender reveal

FILE - In this March 6, 2021, file photo, boxes stand next to vials of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the pharmacy of National Jewish Hospital for distribution in Denver. U.S. health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate unusual blood clots in a small number of people given the vaccine -- a one-dose shot that many countries hoped would help speed protection against the pandemic.

Oregon: CDC investigating woman's death after J&J vaccine April 22, 2021 | 9:08 PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 31: A mural of George Floyd is shown in the intersection of 38th St & Chicago Ave on March 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Community members continue preparations during the third day in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with multiple counts of murder in the death of George Floyd.

Fall River officer who shared Facebook post critical of George Floyd reassigned to have no contact with public April 22, 2021 | 8:03 PM

Kimberly Kelly-Oberhauser

Authorities identify body found in Merrimack River as missing Lowell woman April 22, 2021 | 7:13 PM

Newton, MA., 04202021, A stop work order was posted to the proposed gun shop at 709 Washington Street.
Newton officials and residents are fighting a proposed gun shop at 709 Washington St. in Newtonville. This would be the only gun shop in Newton. The mayor, city councilors, and thousands of residents are opposed.

Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff

What to know about the effort to open a gun shop in Newton, and those who are trying to stop it April 22, 2021 | 7:02 PM

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., accompanied by Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., speaks at a news conference after the Senate passed a COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Washington.

Senate passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans April 22, 2021 | 5:21 PM

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker secures a mask over his face after speaking at a press conference at the COVID-19 vaccination center at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Mass., Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Stephanie Zollshan/The Berkshire Eagle via AP)

Charlie Baker expects to announce COVID-19 rule changes 'before the end of April' April 22, 2021 | 5:16 PM

Dorchester, MA -- 3/3/21 -- A nurse administers a COVID-19 test at DotHouse to a girl who was getting tested so that she could return to school. None of the parties wished to be identified by name. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Mass. reports 1,431 new COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths April 22, 2021 | 5:01 PM

Explosion at N.H. gender reveal party rocks several towns April 22, 2021 | 4:57 PM

Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff

Mass. reports 2,180,197 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 April 22, 2021 | 4:42 PM

Sex abuse charges expand to 2nd New Hampshire youth center April 22, 2021 | 4:28 PM

Nicolaus Czarnecki

Kim Janey defends release of redacted Patrick Rose file amid push for full report April 22, 2021 | 3:59 PM

Worcester, MA. - April 12: Governor Charlie Baker speaks to the media at the Family Health Center on April 12, 2021 in Worcester, Massachusetts. (Matt Stone/Pool)

Charlie Baker wants Massachusetts to get vaccine doses from states with surplus supply April 22, 2021 | 3:28 PM

FBI: Mass. is epicenter of fake government agent scams in New England April 22, 2021 | 1:53 PM

Authorities identify 2 victims in deadly New Bedford fire April 22, 2021 | 12:58 PM

Man's body pulled from Lowell canal April 22, 2021 | 12:50 PM

Brockton boy run over by car

Report: 10-year-old Brockton boy uninjured after car runs over his legs April 22, 2021 | 12:31 PM

FILE -- A nurse prepares doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a medical office in Los Angeles on April 1, 2021. Vaccine makers are getting a jump-start on possible new rounds of shots, although they sound more certain of the need for boosters than independent scientists have. (Allison Zaucha/The New York Times)

SO CLOSE AND YET SO FAR

‘Do not let your guard down now’: Doctor says most COVID-19 patients in hospital were ‘so close’ to getting vaccinated April 22, 2021 | 11:14 AM

BOYNTON BEACH - MARCH 27: A Florida Red-bellied turtle swims at the Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands on March 27, 2021 in Boynton Beach, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Passenger in Florida car survives being hit in the head by a flying turtle — yes, turtle April 22, 2021 | 10:37 AM

VACCINE BOOSTERS

How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last? April 22, 2021 | 9:23 AM

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

Vaccine Requirements

Mass. community colleges not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester April 22, 2021 | 9:08 AM

From left, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao.

What’s next for the other 3 officers at the scene of George Floyd’s arrest? April 22, 2021 | 12:22 AM

Boston march

Emboldened by Chauvin verdict, protesters march against police brutality in Boston April 21, 2021 | 11:07 PM

People gather outside the municipal building after at least one Pasquotank County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a Black man while executing a search warrant, the sheriff's office said, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Elizabeth City, N.C. The deputy was wearing an active body camera at the time of the shooting, said Sheriff Tommy Wooten II, who declined to say how many shots the deputy fired or release any other details, citing a pending review by the State Bureau of Investigation.

Sheriff: Deputy fatally shot Black man while serving warrant April 21, 2021 | 10:04 PM

Emergent BioSolutions headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md.

Johnson & Johnson

Federal inspectors say more vaccines at troubled plant may be contaminated April 21, 2021 | 9:45 PM

This post was shared to the Fall River police department's Facebook page Wednesday.

Fall River police department considers disciplinary action after Facebook post criticizing George Floyd April 21, 2021 | 9:37 PM

House votes to curb power of presidency on travel bans April 21, 2021 | 7:06 PM

Zane Michael Floyd, a Nevada death row inmate convicted of killing four people and wounding a fifth in a shotgun attack at a Las Vegas supermarket in 1999.

Nevada inmate fighting execution seeks firing-squad option April 21, 2021 | 6:24 PM

The conceptual plan for the Copley Square redesign features a large raised platform and a wide plaza abutting Dartmouth Street and the Boston Public Library.

COPLEY REDESIGN

Check out the refined concept for the Copley Square redesign April 21, 2021 | 5:36 PM

SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 2: A healthcare worker holds a specimen bag at a walk-up Covid-19 testing site on December 2, 2020 in San Fernando, California. California reported 20,759 new coronavirus cases today, a one-day record for the state, amid a new limited stay-at-home order in Los Angeles County. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Mass. reports 1,370 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths April 21, 2021 | 5:02 PM

FILE -- Smith & Wesson AR-15 rifles for sale at a gun show in Loveland, Colo., Oct. 11, 2014. The military-style gun, a version of which was used in the Pulse night club mass shooting that left 50 dead on June 12, 2016, has become, simultaneously, one of most beloved and most vilified rifles in the country. (Luke Sharrett/The New York Times)

Massachusetts has a ban on assault weapons. Some lawmakers don't want them made here, either. April 21, 2021 | 4:43 PM