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A worker with Columbia gas stands over an open man hole as the crew works to make sure there are no gas leaks at the corner of Parker and Salem Streets in Lawrence, Mass., Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.

Mass. lawmakers ask Columbia Gas to halt rate hike after explosions

Hampshire College entrance

Hampshire president releases statement on college's future

Gillette ad

Gillette released an ad asking men to 'act the right way.' Then came the backlash.

Senators consider former lobbyist as EPA's permanent chief January 16, 2019 | 12:55 AM

Congress prepares to skip planned recess if shutdown goes on January 16, 2019 | 12:54 AM

Barr seeks to assure senators he won't be a Trump loyalist January 16, 2019 | 12:53 AM

Some in GOP split with White House on Russia sanctions January 15, 2019 | 7:44 PM

Liz Cheney's rebuke of King reflects tougher GOP approach January 15, 2019 | 7:04 PM

US weighs new ways to detect and track enemy missiles January 15, 2019 | 5:46 PM

Acting AG Whitaker to testify as Democrats ramp up oversight January 15, 2019 | 5:42 PM

Ivanka Trump to work on World Bank president search January 15, 2019 | 5:40 PM

Trump's AG pick vows not to target marijuana businesses January 15, 2019 | 5:35 PM

US assessment raises concerns over China attacking Taiwan January 15, 2019 | 5:13 PM

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21 photos of Clemson football's fast-food White House feast with President Trump January 15, 2019 | 4:57 PM

Filing: OxyContin maker forecast 'blizzard of prescriptions' January 15, 2019 | 4:48 PM

Where the investigations related to President Trump stand January 15, 2019 | 4:43 PM

The IRS is recalling 46,000 workers to handle tax returns January 15, 2019 | 4:42 PM

No-cost birth control, now the norm, faces court challenges January 15, 2019 | 4:35 PM

Takeaways: AG nominee assures, frustrates Mueller defenders January 15, 2019 | 4:33 PM

Karen Pence teaching art at religious school in Virginia January 15, 2019 | 4:21 PM

Lori Trahan speaks after a close win in the Democratic Primary.

Lori Trahan says lawmakers cannot allow government shutdowns to become 'the new normal' January 15, 2019 | 4:17 PM

Allen's Coffee Flavored Brandy is no longer the best-selling liquor in Maine January 15, 2019 | 2:04 PM

Mueller not ready for Trump aide's sentencing, filing says January 15, 2019 | 1:41 PM

Going public? For Uber, Lyft and others, shutdown slows IPOs January 15, 2019 | 1:15 PM

A skier goes down a slope at Jay Peak Resort.

This Vermont ski resort is now officially up for sale January 15, 2019 | 1:14 PM

Going public? For Uber, Lyft and others, shutdown slows IPOs January 15, 2019 | 1:14 PM

Burlington, Vermont.

2 Vermont officers have been accused of drinking beer confiscated from minors January 15, 2019 | 12:54 PM

The Latest: House approves measure rebuking Iowa Rep. King January 15, 2019 | 11:23 AM

Spy Pond, Arlington

Arlington man rescued after falling through ice while skating January 15, 2019 | 11:13 AM

Car hits 2 Fall River students walking to school, officials say January 15, 2019 | 10:50 AM

'It looks like the moon has landed in Westbrook, Maine!' January 15, 2019 | 10:33 AM

The Latest: Graham says Barr will 'do well' in Senate vote January 15, 2019 | 10:03 AM

The Latest: Dem freshmen seek out McConnell to talk shutdown January 15, 2019 | 9:57 AM