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30holyoke - Holyoke mayor, Alex B. Morse, sits in his office in Holyoke, Mass. Morse feels that Holyoke's old industrial area would offer a great location for legalized marijuana grow houses. Morse is hoping that the newly legalized marijuana could provide an economic boost to his struggling city. (Steven G. Smith for The Boston Globe)

This 30-year-old Massachusetts mayor is challenging New England’s longest-serving congressman

Trump meets with chipmakers on Huawei, other economic issues

BOSTON -- World Naked Bike Ride Boston participant Nathaniel Imani prepares to ride off the Boston Common. According to the World Naked Bike Ride's website, the June 28, 2014 ride was meant to raise awareness for bike safety in Boston, Mass.

'At that point, the large naked group became aggressive and agitated'

What to look for when Mueller testifies about Russia probe July 23, 2019 | 12:45 PM

Senate confirms Army veteran Mark Esper secretary of defense July 23, 2019 | 12:39 PM

Trump continues attacks on Congresswoman at teen summit July 23, 2019 | 12:09 PM

Pakistan PM says he'll work for peace accord in Afghanistan July 23, 2019 | 11:54 AM

Senators unveil compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors July 23, 2019 | 11:46 AM

Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests July 23, 2019 | 11:41 AM

The Latest: FBI chief Wray says China poses a serious threat July 23, 2019 | 11:16 AM

USDA rule would cut food stamp benefits for 3.1 million July 23, 2019 | 11:01 AM

IMF sees a weaker global economy but upgrades US forecast July 23, 2019 | 10:56 AM

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3 Boston residents die in New Hampshire rollover crash July 23, 2019 | 10:29 AM

Trump threatens Guatemala after its court blocks asylum deal July 23, 2019 | 9:46 AM

Vice President Mike Pence arrives at a campaign rally at Williams Arena in Greenville, N.C., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Here's why Mike Pence abruptly canceled a recent trip to New Hampshire July 23, 2019 | 9:30 AM

Lawmakers return to assess budget and debt agreement July 23, 2019 | 9:09 AM

Justice officials tell Mueller not to stray from his report July 23, 2019 | 9:09 AM

81-year-old man kills 47-year-old wife, then self, in New Hampshire, authorities say July 23, 2019 | 9:08 AM

Anna Sorokin returns to court during her trial at New York State Supreme Court, in New York, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Sorokin, who claimed to be a German heiress, is on trial on grand larceny and theft of services charges. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

New York says not so fast on fake German heiress's Netflix deal July 23, 2019 | 9:00 AM

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The state's sales tax holiday is back in August. Here's what to know. July 23, 2019 | 5:00 AM

FBI's Wray dodges questions on Mueller report's findings July 23, 2019 | 2:18 AM

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens to be laid to rest Tuesday July 23, 2019 | 2:15 AM

The Latest: McConnell promises budget vote before recess July 22, 2019 | 6:13 PM

Trump popped in on a wedding at his New Jersey golf course, and a ‘U-S-A!’ chant broke out July 22, 2019 | 6:07 PM

A new study suggests millions of people need to rethink their use of aspirin to prevent a heart attack.

Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health July 22, 2019 | 5:49 PM

Usually talkative Trump silent on asylum changes July 22, 2019 | 5:47 PM

Mysterious sunflower syndrome is spotlighted at MGH July 22, 2019 | 5:40 PM

Corporate signage for the travel website TripAdvisor is seen at the company's headquarters, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Needham, Mass. TripAdvisor says it has changed its rules about reviews that contain allegations of rape or other crimes, following a published report that quoted several users who said such postings were deleted. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

TripAdvisor sends cease-and-desist letter to 'straight pride' parade group July 22, 2019 | 5:30 PM

Ward said she felt the product's message targeted women with body-shaming. (Ward said she felt the products message targeted women with body-shaming.

Macy's pulls plates that say a meal is 'skinny jeans' or 'mom jeans' size July 22, 2019 | 5:27 PM

India disputes that it asked Trump to mediate Kashmir fight July 22, 2019 | 5:00 PM

A reflective hot air balloon tied to the art project, New Horizon, landed on along a highway in Andover.

Reflective hot air balloon makes unexpected landing along Mass. highway July 22, 2019 | 3:50 PM

Trump says Iran lying about CIA operatives and drone July 22, 2019 | 2:28 PM

Trump seeks Pakistan's help to end long Afghanistan war July 22, 2019 | 12:14 PM