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This Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 photo shows the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

Massachusetts bill would require tipped workers be paid minimum wage

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Boston police arrest 3 men involved with racist fliers

SOMERVILLE, MA - FEBRUARY 15: Edward Clark during his arraignment in Somerville District Court February 15, 2019 in SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts. He was arraigned for hit and run. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald/Pool) 16somerville

Norwood man accused in deadly Somerville hit-and-run allegedly went out for dinner after crash

A small remote-controlled drone as it hovers in the sky during a meet-up of drone enthusiasts.

US proposes rollback of drone rules, steps to ease security concerns February 18, 2019 | 6:39 PM

Boston protesters decry Trump's declaration for border wall February 18, 2019 | 6:13 PM

Police: Lawrence man accused of kidnapping his son found in Mexico February 18, 2019 | 4:12 PM

Group at MIT wants a celebration for a new college canceled February 18, 2019 | 1:58 PM

Early-morning fire in Easton displaces 12 February 18, 2019 | 1:05 PM

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Driver escapes injury after car found in river in Billerica February 18, 2019 | 1:00 PM

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Massachusetts investment adviser fined over alleged real estate scheme February 18, 2019 | 11:32 AM

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in Maine

Dog reunited with owner after 8-month, 175-mile journey February 18, 2019 | 11:17 AM

Wareham, Massachusetts.

Wareham plow truck crash sends 3 people to the hospital February 18, 2019 | 10:38 AM

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Sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95 February 18, 2019 | 10:08 AM

Florida 6th-grader arrested after confrontation over pledge February 18, 2019 | 9:51 AM

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New Hampshire woman found dead had suffered 'multiple sharp injuries' February 18, 2019 | 8:07 AM

Snow may make evening driving slippery February 18, 2019 | 5:05 AM

DC's many prankster activists turn anger into street theater February 18, 2019 | 12:36 AM

Ex-FBI official: 'Crime may have been committed' by Trump February 17, 2019 | 8:34 PM

Frank's Diner

Owner of Frank’s Diner in Ludlow arrested on drug charges February 17, 2019 | 7:29 PM

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in Maine

Dog reunited with owner after 8 month, 175-mile journey from Mass. to Maine and back February 17, 2019 | 4:48 PM

Satanic Tempe in Salem

Satanic Temple accuses Boston City Council of discrimination February 17, 2019 | 4:24 PM

Thompson ake in Portland Maine

Maine officials investigating snowmobile death of 17-year-old Mass. resident February 17, 2019 | 2:11 PM

Central Square, Cambridge

Sex offender charged with kidnapping 2 girls in Cambridge February 17, 2019 | 12:43 PM

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ICE detainees in Boston jail reportedly on hunger strike February 17, 2019 | 11:22 AM

Lowell man killed in shooting remembered as loving father of two young sons February 17, 2019 | 11:15 AM

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Driver killed in Medford crash Saturday night identified as Haverhill woman February 17, 2019 | 11:02 AM

Orange Line

Several public meetings on MBTA fare hike proposal scheduled February 17, 2019 | 10:46 AM

A North Atlantic right whale swimming in Cape Cod Bay, near Duxbury, Mass., in 2015.

7 right whale calves spotted in Florida's Atlantic waters February 17, 2019 | 10:25 AM

This Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 photo shows the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

Massachusetts to help test addiction treatment rating system February 17, 2019 | 10:20 AM

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1 killed, 2 injured in shooting outside nightclub in Hartford February 17, 2019 | 9:29 AM

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PawSox to audition singers to perform the national anthem February 17, 2019 | 9:15 AM

Transgender bathroom ban may end, but transcript irks teen February 17, 2019 | 9:03 AM

Return to sender: High court to hear undeliverable mail case February 17, 2019 | 8:20 AM