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A unity urn with cremated ashes of Adam Jackson and Abigail Jackson is set in place as friends and family prepare for a funeral mass at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam, N.Y., for eight of the 20 people killed in last Saturday's fatal limousine crash in Schoharie, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

‘They aren’t coming home’: Mourning 4 daughters lost in limo crash

Khashoggi warns in last column of free rein to silence media October 18, 2018 | 7:42 AM

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 05, 2018 an electric scooter of the Lime electric scooter-sharing service is pictured in Madrid. - Cities across Spain are grappling with how to deal with electric scooters that have popped up on sidewalks across the country, revolutionising the way people get around but exasperating drivers and pedestrians. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images

3 things to know about the plans to bring electric scooters to Boston October 18, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Analysis: With 'America First,' where do human rights rank? October 18, 2018 | 12:51 AM

After tortured debate exchange, Charlie Baker says he will vote for Geoff Diehl October 17, 2018 | 10:13 PM

Khashoggi warns in last column of free rein to silence media October 17, 2018 | 9:58 PM

Man arrested for ‘upskirting’ at Charles/MGH station October 17, 2018 | 9:33 PM

White House Counsel Don McGahn returns to civilian life October 17, 2018 | 8:50 PM

This undated photo provided by Barron County, Wis., Sheriff’s Department, shows Jayme Closs. Authorities say that Closs, a missing teenage girl, could be in danger after two adults were found dead at a home in Barron, Wis., on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. (Courtesy of Barron County Sheriff’s Department via AP)

Police fear for missing 13-year-old after her parents are found dead in their Wisconsin home October 17, 2018 | 7:06 PM

Analysis: With 'America First,' where do human rights rank? October 17, 2018 | 6:42 PM

Environmental Police higher-ups helped scuttle tickets for colonel’s friend, record shows October 17, 2018 | 6:27 PM

The Latest: Treasury adviser appears in court on leak charge October 17, 2018 | 5:38 PM

Email: Political appointee tapped to lead Interior watchdog October 17, 2018 | 5:07 PM

Retired Marine receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions October 17, 2018 | 4:53 PM

Boston is among the 10 best cities for jobs in 2018, according to a new Glassdoor report October 17, 2018 | 4:48 PM

Treasury employee charged in leak linked to Mueller's probe October 17, 2018 | 4:47 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump misses on storms, science, clean air October 17, 2018 | 2:58 PM

Dems shift line of attack, warning of GOP threat to Medicare October 17, 2018 | 2:37 PM

Fed officials discussed hiking rates to 'restrictive' level October 17, 2018 | 2:33 PM

Trump ask Cabinet to cut next year's budgets by 5 percent October 17, 2018 | 1:13 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts migrant policy, Russia probe October 17, 2018 | 12:30 PM

Watch: New video from Boston Dynamics shows a robot dancing to Bruno Mars October 17, 2018 | 11:59 AM

The Latest: Trump asks for journalist video 'if it exists' October 17, 2018 | 11:58 AM

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg during the SeedMABaby press conference.

What exactly is #SeedMABaby anyway? October 17, 2018 | 11:31 AM

US regulators lift strict oversight of Prudential October 17, 2018 | 11:10 AM

Conn. police are looking for answers after body of baby found in recyclables with Mass. connection October 17, 2018 | 10:24 AM

Melania Trump visits babies, moms affected by opioid crisis October 17, 2018 | 9:48 AM

Analysis: Trump's Saudi bet has become much riskier October 17, 2018 | 1:01 AM

Trump tells AP he won't accept blame if GOP loses House October 17, 2018 | 12:51 AM

Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi October 17, 2018 | 12:49 AM

Bradley's grand slam helps Red Sox beat Astros 8-2 in ALCS Game 3 October 16, 2018 | 9:27 PM