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Danielle Rogers, a RN, conducted a test with a patient for COVID-19 at the Prince Hall Grand Lodge near Grove Hall in Boston on Nov. 5.

Mass. reports 4,464 new COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths

Police: Driver found parked, asleep on I-93 drags troopers

Biden's win hides a dire warning for Democrats in rural U.S.

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, after stepping off Marine One.

Donald J. Trump

In his first one-on-one interview since losing to Biden, Trump baselessly cast more conspiracy theories November 29, 2020 | 2:24 PM

Election workers, right, verify ballots as recount observers, left, watch during a Milwaukee hand recount of presidential votes at the Wisconsin Center, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin recount confirms Biden's win over Trump November 29, 2020 | 1:45 PM

NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies November 29, 2020 | 1:11 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead November 29, 2020 | 11:30 AM

Osceola County Sheriff's Office patrol cars are posted outside a home in Celebration, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla.

Connecticut man charged in family's death near Disney: 'I wasn't there' November 29, 2020 | 10:53 AM

Housing activists erect a sign in front of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's house, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Swampscott, Mass. Renters are still being evicted during the coronavirus pandemic despite a federal order that is supposed to keep them in their homes.

Despite federal ban, renters still being evicted amid virus November 29, 2020 | 10:17 AM

On Facebook, the Waltham Police posted a video of a suspect in connection with a recent string of assaults in the area, hoping the public could help identify them.

Police probe string of unprovoked assaults in Waltham, ask public's assistance to ID alleged assailant November 29, 2020 | 10:01 AM

This Nov. 18, 2020 photo provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety shows a metal monolith installed in the ground in a remote area of red rock in Utah.

That mysterious monolith in the Utah desert? It’s gone, officials say November 29, 2020 | 9:16 AM

A sign displaying COVID-19 prevention protocols stands beside the passenger drop-off area as travelers arrive at Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in the Queens borough of New York.

Fears of coronavirus jump intensify in Thanksgiving's aftermath November 29, 2020 | 8:45 AM

Pope, with new cardinals, warns church against mediocrity November 29, 2020 | 8:30 AM

Police: Maine man killed dad's cat with frying pan on Thanksgiving November 29, 2020 | 7:43 AM

Tokyo Olympic organizers shared that it will hold 18 test events from March to May in preparation for the Olympic Games.

Reports: Cost of Tokyo Olympic delay put at about $2 billion November 29, 2020 | 7:23 AM

A canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania high court rejects lawsuit challenging election November 28, 2020 | 8:22 PM

Dorchester, MA--11/25/2020-- RN Kelly Hogan (C) talks to a patient before administering a COVID-19 test at the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Mobile testing site at Franklin Field. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Mass. reports 2,914 new COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths November 28, 2020 | 5:09 PM

The Hanover Police Department tweeted this photo, of what appears to be a one-eyed, Eastern Red Screech owl, after its rescue from a road.

Rescued: Hanover police scoop Eastern Red Screech Owl from the road November 28, 2020 | 3:05 PM

27 displaced in New Bedford after turkey frying sparks fire November 28, 2020 | 2:15 PM

In this image taken on Tuesday, Nov. 3 2020, Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store in Brooklyn, NY prepares for Small Business Saturday, founded by American Express in 2010 to encourage consumers to Shop Small, this year on November 28, 2020.

Small Business Saturday

Retailers grapple with pandemic on Small Business Saturday November 28, 2020 | 1:27 PM

Rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtles receive care at Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.

New England Aquarium

Turbulent trip from Boston to New Orleans: Storms, broken plane force layover for rescued turtles November 28, 2020 | 12:28 PM

President-elect Joe Biden departs after his holiday address, at The Queen Theatre in Wilmington, Del., Nov. 25, 2020. Lists of names of those the president-elect is said to be considering for his cabinet are flying across Washington, prompting lawmakers and interest groups to raise questions about some top contenders. (Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times)

President-elect Joe Biden

Top contenders for Biden’s cabinet draw fire from all sides November 28, 2020 | 12:09 PM

In this picture released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, right, sits in a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 23, 2019. Fakhrizadeh, an Iranian scientist that Israel alleged led the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s was killed in a targeted attack that saw gunmen use explosives and machine gun fire Friday Nov. 27, 2020, state television said. Two others are unidentified.

Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist November 28, 2020 | 10:51 AM

In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Pope Francis incenses the altar as he celebrates Mass on the occasion of the Christ the King festivity, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope elevating 13 new cardinals in ceremony marked by COVID November 28, 2020 | 10:43 AM

Astronaut James Irwin beside the Rover parked near the lunar module, looking northeast, Mount Hadley in the background.

NASA offers 5,000 prize for inventive ways to unload cargo from lunar rovers, spacecraft November 28, 2020 | 10:39 AM

President-elect Joe Biden

Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights November 28, 2020 | 9:49 AM

The remains of a Native American, who fought in the Revolutionary War, to be buried in Natick November 28, 2020 | 9:42 AM

Vaccine distribution

AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts military role in vaccines November 28, 2020 | 9:09 AM

2 shot, killed at Northern California mall on Black Friday November 28, 2020 | 8:34 AM

Man arrested for allegedly trying to rob a blind man in Back Bay November 28, 2020 | 8:08 AM

Election workers, right, verify ballots as recount observers, left, watch during a Milwaukee hand recount of presidential votes at the Wisconsin Center, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee County vote recount gives Biden small boost November 28, 2020 | 7:58 AM

Alleged extremist arrested at T station on illegal gun charge November 28, 2020 | 7:49 AM

A tourist in a face mask pauses for photos with Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

Los Angeles bans almost all public gatherings to stop virus surge November 28, 2020 | 7:35 AM