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FILE -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) speaks at the American University in Washington, Nov. 29, 2018. The question of whether to make use of or disavow super PACs is a pressing one for the many Democrats pondering a run for the presidency; Warren is likely to fall in the latter camp. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/The New York Times)

Elizabeth Warren's marijuana bill has majority support in the Senate, says co-sponsor

Seth Moulton says he does not plan to run for Senate in next election

Boston, MA, 12/5/2018 -- Congresswoman-elect Ayanna Pressley listens as a fellow City Councilor wishes her farewell at City Hall. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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US reverses policy on migrant children's sponsors December 18, 2018 | 7:10 PM

4 takeaways after judge lambasts Flynn, postpones sentencing December 18, 2018 | 6:53 PM

Seemingly close to redemption, Flynn has to wait some more December 18, 2018 | 6:50 PM

Katherine Clark with a dog Tuesday at the MSPCA in Waltham

Katherine Clark celebrates the success of her bill — with puppies December 18, 2018 | 6:34 PM

Shutdown threat recedes as Trump softens stance on wall December 18, 2018 | 6:32 PM

The inside of Insa's Easthampton dispensary, pictured in February.

Two more Mass. marijuana dispensaries are opening this week December 18, 2018 | 6:10 PM

Officials baffled by large migrant groups at remote crossing December 18, 2018 | 5:49 PM

Authorities: Worker dies after falling down elevator shaft in Haverhill December 18, 2018 | 5:10 PM

Convicted St. Paul's School graduate Owen Labrie appears in Merrimack County Superior Court in Concord, N.H. in 2016.

Owen Labrie ordered to report to jail after Christmas December 18, 2018 | 4:54 PM

Amy the potbelly pig

This portly pig is in need of a forever home for the holidays December 18, 2018 | 4:30 PM

Ethics complaints against Kavanaugh dismissed December 18, 2018 | 4:03 PM

The Latest: NRA 'disappointed' by bump stock ban December 18, 2018 | 4:00 PM

The Latest: Panel wants 'no notoriety' for school shooters December 18, 2018 | 3:52 PM

New Hampshire man dead, woman injured in 'apparent act of domestic violence' December 18, 2018 | 3:51 PM

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Lexington school district settles discrimination lawsuit with dismissed METCO social worker December 18, 2018 | 2:50 PM

As a gov't shutdown looms, here's a look at the border wall December 18, 2018 | 2:33 PM

U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano.

Outgoing Congressman Michael Capuano: 'It's not me' December 18, 2018 | 1:38 PM

5 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday December 18, 2018 | 1:31 PM

Everett superintendent placed on leave after harassment complaints December 18, 2018 | 1:14 PM

David Berry Jr.

A Missouri poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch 'Bambi' December 18, 2018 | 1:00 PM

Connecticut boy charged with killing sister and stabbing mom December 18, 2018 | 12:36 PM

Critics of criminal justice bill make final push for changes December 18, 2018 | 12:08 PM

Trump administration moves to ban bump stocks December 18, 2018 | 11:26 AM

The Latest: Dems shun wall money from other parts of budget December 18, 2018 | 11:06 AM

US NKorea envoy to visit SKorea amid uncertainty over talks December 18, 2018 | 11:00 AM

The Latest: Trump signs order to create US Space Command December 18, 2018 | 10:36 AM

3 teens arrested following 'violent' attack on Boston jeweler December 18, 2018 | 10:25 AM

Lin Wang cq, (standing) of Muscatine cq, Iowa,cq worked as a chemist in the cat litter industry. He struck up a bond with Charles Barkley (far right, along with TNT studio hosts left to right Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson Jr., and Kenny Smith pictured at the NBA All Star Game in 2016), in 2013 during a chance encounter in Sacramentocq that led to a series of dinners and drinks, and, eventually a long-term friendship.

Her dad's friendship with Charles Barkley made you cry. This is why she shared it. December 18, 2018 | 9:44 AM

The Latest: WH says Flynn was ambushed in FBI interview December 18, 2018 | 7:07 AM

US surgeon general warns of teen risks from e-cigarettes December 18, 2018 | 6:02 AM