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A new law bans parents from testifying against their kids. Charlie Baker wants it changed.

Bryon Hefner, the estranged husband of former Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg, leaves court after his arraignment at Suffolk Superior Court, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Boston. Hefner made his first court appearance since being indicted on sexual assault and other charges. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bryon Hefner appeared in court Tuesday. Here's what happened.

In this Monday, April 23, 2018 photo a National Guard helicopter flies over Mount Washington while searching for missing hiker, 70-year-old Christophe Chamley of Massachusetts. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are calling a search a waste of time, money and resources after he was found at a luxury hotel. A skier is seen climbing in deep snow on the Left Gully of Tuckerman Ravine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Missing hiker found at luxury hotel in the White Mountains

Carson plan would raise rent for millions in public housing April 25, 2018 | 3:49 PM

Plymouth police: Mother stabbed 12-year-old son, then herself April 25, 2018 | 3:28 PM

The Latest: Senator says Trump's VA pick will get hearing April 25, 2018 | 2:43 PM

Republicans want answers from Pruitt as ethics woes mount April 25, 2018 | 2:20 PM

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 19: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (C) delivers remarks during an event celebrating the team's Super Bowl win hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump on the South Lawn at the White House April 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. It was the team's fifth Super Bowl victory since 1960. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

'It’s divisive and it’s horrible': What Robert Kraft said about Trump in a private meeting last year April 25, 2018 | 2:00 PM

Litchfield ME (A PHOTO PROVIDED BY A FAMILY FRIEND) Kimberly Mironovas sits at a station at Aveda Maine Institute, a cosmetology school in Augusta. Mironovas, 47, was found dead in her Litchfield home early Sunday morning. Her son is charged with murdering her. Photo courtesy of Anthony Coco

This mother was allegedly murdered in her sleep by her teenage son and two friends from Massachusetts April 25, 2018 | 1:35 PM

AP, other media seek access to records in Mueller probe April 25, 2018 | 12:06 PM

The Latest: Macron climate change appeal uses Trump's words April 25, 2018 | 11:47 AM

In this Tuesday evening April 24, 2018 photo, rescuers carry a young male from the Androscoggin River in Auburn, Maine to a waiting ambulance. Police in Maine say the 9-year-old boy fell into a river along with his younger brother was is in critical condition. Rescuers are searching for his 5-year-old brother. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP)

Police: 9-year-old rescued from Maine river, younger brother still missing April 25, 2018 | 10:58 AM

This 2007 photo shows Somerset County Cpl. Sheriff Eugene Cole , who was killed early Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Norridgewock, Maine. A search is underway for a suspect who stole the deputy's cruiser and robbed a convenience store afterward. (Jeff Pouland/The Central Maine Morning Sentinel via AP)

Police: Man killed Maine deputy, stole his car, and robbed store April 25, 2018 | 10:22 AM

WBZ NewsRadio reporter Lana Jones dies suddenly April 25, 2018 | 9:57 AM

The Latest: White House says travel ban is working April 25, 2018 | 9:25 AM

2 arrested after 2-state pursuit, shots fired at police April 25, 2018 | 9:16 AM

EPA security chief also worked for owner of tabloid company April 25, 2018 | 8:55 AM

Trump calls Kim open, honorable as summit planning goes on April 25, 2018 | 1:22 AM

Handshakes and kisses aside, some issues split Trump, Macron April 25, 2018 | 1:21 AM

Trump seems likely to win travel ban case at Supreme Court April 25, 2018 | 12:36 AM

US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift April 25, 2018 | 12:31 AM

Lax vetting on Trump nominees begins to frustrate senators April 25, 2018 | 12:24 AM

White House doctor Jackson fights to save imperiled VA bid April 25, 2018 | 12:23 AM

White House condemns ruling on Trump's 'Dreamers' program April 25, 2018 | 12:18 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Iran cash story oft-told, still bogus April 25, 2018 | 12:13 AM

The Latest: Pacific admiral considered for South Korea post April 24, 2018 | 6:54 PM

Trump backtracks on Syria after talks with French leader April 24, 2018 | 5:47 PM

Agency warns retailers not to sell Juul e-cigarette to kids April 24, 2018 | 4:37 PM

Senate leaders hope to end take-it-or-leave-it budget votes April 24, 2018 | 4:22 PM

BOSTON, MA - 9/06/2017: Longfellow Bridge still under construction(David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC stand alone photo

The Longfellow Bridge is reopening next month. Not everyone is excited about it. April 24, 2018 | 4:21 PM

EPA chief signs proposal limiting science used in decisions April 24, 2018 | 4:09 PM

The Latest: Schumer to oppose Pompeo secretary of state bid April 24, 2018 | 3:49 PM

Former Presidents George W. Bush, left, and George H.W. Bush arrive at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Spokesman: George HW Bush 'responding and recovering' April 24, 2018 | 3:24 PM