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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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The Latest: Sanders: White House ready to work with Congress 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: Flynn arrives at courthouse for sentencing December 18, 2018 | 7:07 AM

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

Little if any progress as partial government shutdown looms December 18, 2018 | 12:31 AM

Trump signs order to create US Space Command December 18, 2018 | 12:30 AM

For Trump, the economy is a potential 2020 storm cloud December 18, 2018 | 12:28 AM

Flynn heads to sentencing, with 'Good luck' wish from Trump December 18, 2018 | 12:27 AM

Pittsfield man arrested in decades-old rape cases December 17, 2018 | 9:50 PM

Former Boston Police Commissioner Francis ‘Mickey’ Roache dies at 82 December 17, 2018 | 7:31 PM

The Latest: Portions of FBI interview with Flynn released December 17, 2018 | 7:13 PM

The Latest: Criminal justice bill passes early test vote December 17, 2018 | 7:06 PM

The casino in the MGM Grand Springfield.

Revenues dip at Massachusetts and Connecticut casinos December 17, 2018 | 6:55 PM

Pictured is right whale jaw bones, but not the actual one missing.

Yarmouth police are searching for a whale bone that was reported stolen December 17, 2018 | 6:39 PM

Take a look inside former Boston Bruin Matt Beleskey’s Chestnut Hill home December 17, 2018 | 5:57 PM

Before visiting the probation department in the Suffolk Superior Courthouse, Sean Ellis is united with his mother Mary Ellis (cq), left, and sister Sharday Taylor (cq), right. He is released from prison, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

Charges in 1993 murder of a Boston police detective are withdrawn December 17, 2018 | 5:48 PM

DOJ files to halt Trump suit demanding financial documents December 17, 2018 | 5:07 PM

Sal DiMasi arrives at Logan Airport on Nov. 22, 2016.

Sal DiMasi decries 'cruel and inhumane' treatment of cancer patients in prison December 17, 2018 | 5:02 PM

Run-up to Flynn sentencing tinged with unexpected drama December 17, 2018 | 4:53 PM

US airstrikes in Somalia on the rise December 17, 2018 | 4:47 PM

AP Explains: What happens in a partial government shutdown December 17, 2018 | 3:55 PM

Criminal justice bill passes first test vote in Senate December 17, 2018 | 3:13 PM

After judge's ruling against 'Obamacare,' what happens now? December 17, 2018 | 2:14 PM

New Hampshire man accused of discharging shotgun, causing fireworks fire December 17, 2018 | 2:14 PM

Trista Reynolds holds a picture of Justin DiPietro, estranged father of her missing daughter Ayla Reynolds, during a news conference, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Portland, Maine. Her attorney William Childs, left, announced a civil lawsuit with a complaint of wrongful death against DiPietro. Ayla Reynolds went missing exactly seven years ago on Dec. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)

20-month-old Ayla Reynolds disappeared 7 years ago. Now her mother is suing her father. December 17, 2018 | 2:00 PM

Comey says House Republicans are 'shameful' after interview December 17, 2018 | 12:46 PM

Marijuana allegedly found in luggage.

Roughly 150 pounds of marijuana found in luggage at Logan; 3 people charged December 17, 2018 | 11:49 AM