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shark predation off Nauset Beach

'This is another reminder that October is a peak month for white shark activity off Cape Cod'

MERRIMACK VALLEY

Woman’s body recovered from Merrimack River in Lowell October 23, 2019 | 12:32 PM

In this March 12, 2008, photo, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents patrol for undocumented immigrants in Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork, Utah. ICE has received three proposals for a new detention facility for its operations in Salt Lake City, but none of the proposals would be built in Utah. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Lawsuit: ICE agent threatened immigrant, raped her for years October 23, 2019 | 12:28 PM

Graciela Paulino

Lowell woman found guilty of manslaughter in fatal road rage shooting October 23, 2019 | 12:18 PM

New 9/11 exhibit stages hunt for Osama bin Laden October 23, 2019 | 12:10 PM

The Latest: Trump says Turkey calls cease-fire 'permanent' October 23, 2019 | 11:51 AM

Uncertainties escalate for Fed as it weighs another rate cut October 23, 2019 | 11:07 AM

The Latest: GOP politician defends Facebook in hearing October 23, 2019 | 11:00 AM

Interfaith Terrace, Framingham

Authorities announce arrest, identify victim after 27-year-old woman stabbed to death October 23, 2019 | 10:44 AM

Republicans disrupt closed-door impeachment deposition October 23, 2019 | 10:39 AM

Google says it has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing research.

TECH BREAKTHROUGH

Google touts quantum computing milestone October 23, 2019 | 10:07 AM

Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, says cease-fire permanent October 23, 2019 | 10:07 AM

THURROCK, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Police stand guard at the site where 39 bodies were discovered in the back of a lorry on October 23, 2019 in Thurrock, England. The lorry was discovered early Wednesday morning in Waterglade Industrial Park on Eastern Avenue in the town of Grays. Authorities said they believed the lorry originated in Bulgaria and entered the country at Holyhead on October 19. The suspected driver was arrested in connection with the investigation. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

39 people found dead in truck container in southeast England October 23, 2019 | 9:38 AM

Milford Fire Department Lt. Bill Collins.

Saving the Flag

Milford firefighter runs back into burning building to save American flag October 23, 2019 | 9:35 AM

Man walking onto I-93 in N.H. gets struck by car October 23, 2019 | 9:30 AM

Harvard University.

Harvard's student reporters asked ICE for comment. Immigration activists started boycotting the paper. October 23, 2019 | 8:50 AM

Lots of good terns: Bird ready to fly off endangered list October 23, 2019 | 5:21 AM

Zuckerberg appears in Congress as Facebook faces scrutiny October 23, 2019 | 12:56 AM

The diplomat took notes. Then he told a story. October 23, 2019 | 12:19 AM

Representative Katie Hill at a campaign event in Santa Clarita, Calif., last year.

Katie Hill, rising Democratic star in House, denies relationship with staff member October 22, 2019 | 8:58 PM

Key takeaways from ambassador's testimony on Ukraine October 22, 2019 | 8:52 PM

In this image made from April 2017 video provided by the Denver Police Department, Olivia Gant, who was 6 years old at the time, rides with Cpt. Tim Scudder on a call in Denver. On Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, a Douglas County, Colo., grand jury indicted the mother of Olivia Gant in connection with the little girl's 2017 death. Olivia's mother, Kelly Renee Turner, faces 13 charges, including first-degree murder. Olivia Gant was riding in the police car after Denver police made her an officer for a day. (Denver Police Department/The Denver Post via AP)

Mom who touted daughter's 'bucket list' accused in her death October 22, 2019 | 8:40 PM

The candidates for City Council at-large debate at WBUR. (left to right) Annissa Essaibi-George, Michael F. Flaherty, Althea Garrison, David Halbert, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Alejandra St.Guillen, and Michelle Wu.

Boston City Council candidates were asked about 'Operation Clean Sweep.' Here's what they said. October 22, 2019 | 8:01 PM

US: Chevron license for concern on Venezuela infrastructure October 22, 2019 | 6:48 PM

This booking photo shows Dale Holloway, arrested on several charges following a shooting at a wedding at New England Pentecostal Ministries on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Pelham, N.H.

Charges: N.H. church shooting suspect badly beats public defender October 22, 2019 | 5:55 PM

Actress Lori Loughlin departs federal court in Boston after a hearing in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal on Aug. 27.

Lori Loughlin, other parents charged again in college scheme October 22, 2019 | 5:36 PM

What's new: Lawmakers call diplomat's testimony 'disturbing' October 22, 2019 | 5:17 PM

Two arrested after reportedly tying 3 men up with zip ties in home invasion October 22, 2019 | 5:07 PM

US endorses tobacco pouches as less risky than cigarettes October 22, 2019 | 4:55 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, is introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., during a campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explained why she picked Bernie Sanders over Elizabeth Warren October 22, 2019 | 4:55 PM

Trump finds no simple fix in Syria, other world hotspots October 22, 2019 | 4:21 PM