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Woman rescued from fire with help from contractors' ladder October 14, 2019 | 9:27 PM

The Latest: Former Pompeo aide asked to appear at inquiry October 14, 2019 | 7:09 PM

Former White House aide meets with House lawmakers October 14, 2019 | 5:41 PM

Woman struck by car, killed in assisted living parking lot October 14, 2019 | 5:22 PM

Police investigate string of mailbox explosions October 14, 2019 | 3:34 PM

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Police investigate racist vandalism in Cape Cod town October 14, 2019 | 2:19 PM

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor October 14, 2019 | 11:58 AM

Karen Holmes Ward and Joan Wallace-Benjamin say hello to “A Chance in the World’’ author Steve Pemberton. (John Rich)

Steve Pemberton ends US Senate challenge to Markey October 14, 2019 | 11:51 AM

Trump says he'll look into case after Fox appearance October 14, 2019 | 10:34 AM

The Latest: Pence heads to Mideast as Turkey attacks Kurds October 14, 2019 | 9:53 AM

Boston police have stepped up efforts to curb illegal drag racing in South Boston.

48 arrested in crackdown on illegal drag racing October 14, 2019 | 9:35 AM

4 children hurt by hit-and-run driver October 14, 2019 | 8:20 AM

Former White House adviser objected to ambassador's ouster October 14, 2019 | 1:38 AM

What's next in the impeachment inquiry as Congress returns October 14, 2019 | 1:34 AM

Trump orders Turkey sanctions; US scrambles for Syria exit October 14, 2019 | 12:31 AM

NY Times: Violent parody video shown at Trump resort October 13, 2019 | 10:59 PM

The Latest: Joe Biden lays out ethical markers should he win October 13, 2019 | 7:18 PM

In this photo provided by WMUR-TV, police stand outside the New England Pentecostal Church after reports of a shooting on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Pelham, N.H.

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New Hampshire wedding attack suspect is stepson of recently slain minister October 13, 2019 | 4:37 PM

2 teens recovering after being overcome by carbon monoxide October 13, 2019 | 3:40 PM

Shark sightings are almost a daily occurence on the Cape and especially at Nauset beach.

Cape Cod officials to release report on dealing with sharks October 13, 2019 | 12:50 PM

A judge is determining whether a former drama student accused of stabbing two fellow students at the University of Hartford is not guilty by reason of insanity.

Connecticut judge determining whether a college stabber was insane October 13, 2019 | 11:57 AM

Gas explosion in Mattapan displaced 150 people Saturday.

Gas explosion, fire displaces 150 people in Boston October 13, 2019 | 11:46 AM

Ambassador to testify no quid pro quo assurance was Trump's October 13, 2019 | 11:17 AM

Serial killer's victim portraits could help crack cold cases October 13, 2019 | 10:27 AM

What's next in the impeachment inquiry as Congress returns October 13, 2019 | 9:43 AM

Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese board October 13, 2019 | 9:24 AM

Hearing set in suit challenging state's vaping products ban October 13, 2019 | 9:22 AM

US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible October 13, 2019 | 8:47 AM

Hotel collapse in New Orleans leaves 2 dead, 1 missing October 13, 2019 | 8:43 AM

Impeachment dominates, but much other work awaits Congress October 13, 2019 | 8:24 AM