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Massachusetts State Police investigate the crash scene by Route 16 in Watertown Wednesday.

A tow truck hit and killed a woman in Watertown, authorities say. Then the driver was stabbed 5 times.

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A combo handout booking image released by the Orange County District Attorney?s Office on 18 September 2018 showing Grant William Robicheaux, 38, (L) and Cerissa Laura Riley, 31, (R) who have been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting two women by use of drugs, in Newport Beach, California, USA. The Orange County District Attorney?s Office is seeking potential additional victims after reportedly finding hundreds of videos of potential victims on the couples' phones.
Couple charged for allegedly sexually assaulting two women by use of drugs, Newport Beach, USA - 18 Sep 2018

A California surgeon and his girlfriend were charged with drugging and raping 2 women

N.H. couple charged with double voting in 2016 election

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

A N.H. man who blamed a 1983 killing on a war flashback is seeking a pardon September 20, 2018 | 10:36 AM

Authorities charge suspect, identify victim in Watertown stabbing, fatal pedestrian crash September 20, 2018 | 10:33 AM

The Latest: Lawyer: Ford can testify next week if terms fair September 20, 2018 | 10:14 AM

GOP pushing forward for Kavanaugh, accuser wants 'fairness' September 20, 2018 | 12:18 AM

Gender politics at play as Senate grapples with nomination September 20, 2018 | 12:14 AM

North Korea's offer of concessions comes with a catch for US September 20, 2018 | 12:14 AM

Former Norwell youth football coach charged with sexually abusing child September 19, 2018 | 10:33 PM

Lawrence man surrenders to New Hampshire police in arcade game theft case September 19, 2018 | 9:23 PM

Route 76 in Nichols, South Carolina, near where a van taking two women to a mental health facility was overtaken by floodwaters on Tuesday. Both women drowned.

2 mothers left their homes for help. Then they drowned in a sheriff’s van. September 19, 2018 | 9:14 PM

State trooper admits to getting $12,000 in bogus overtime pay September 19, 2018 | 7:35 PM

Maine lobster boat captain charged in crew deaths to plead guilty September 19, 2018 | 7:13 PM

Lawrence teen killed in natural gas explosions laid to rest September 19, 2018 | 6:55 PM

Jay Gonzalez celebrates victory over Bob Massie in the Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial primary, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Jay Gonzalez: Massachusetts should tax college endowments September 19, 2018 | 6:48 PM

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Charlie Baker

A new poll puts Charlie Baker and Elizabeth Warren ahead by large margins in the November election September 19, 2018 | 5:10 PM

Koreas summit kick-starts stalled nuclear talks with US September 19, 2018 | 4:59 PM

Somerville man charged with hate crime after incident at Arlington store September 19, 2018 | 4:30 PM

US, Canada will keep talking Thursday to revamp NAFTA September 19, 2018 | 4:28 PM

No way out? US, China tariffs may become the 'new normal' September 19, 2018 | 4:21 PM

Trump: 9/11 memorial renewed my resolve to build border wall September 19, 2018 | 3:05 PM