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‘One of the biggest surprises of last 20 years': Political expert reacts to Trump's big win
Donald Trump is set to become the second U.S. president to make a comeback to Washington after losing the title of commander in chief — and the verdict of U.S. voters was more decisive than most pundits and analysts had predicted. Trump secured victory early Wednesday after surpassing the 270 electoral college votes needed to win, picking up the battleground...
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These are the 2024 Mass. ballot question results
Massachusetts voters said yes to auditing the Legislature but rejected increasing the hourly wage for workers who collect tips. They also rejected the use of certain plant-based psychedelics and eliminated the use of statewide tests as a high school graduation requirement. Those were among five measures on Tuesday’s ballot.
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Live updates: Election results in New England
Election Day 2024 has come and gone, and NBC News has projected that Donald Trump is now the president-elect after key victories in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin were called early Wednesday. Republicans have also taken control of the U.S. Senate, NBC News projects, propelled by wins in West Virginia and Ohio. Results however remain too close to call in some key...
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New Englanders hit the polls Tuesday: PHOTOS
It’s Election Day, and voters across New England are hitting the polls Tuesday to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. At midnight Tuesday, the six registered voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, cast their first votes on Election Day; NBC News reports the result of the presidential race there was a tie. Elsewhere, Bostonians waited in line... -
Federal officials monitoring polls in 8 Mass. cities today, 3 in RI
Election Day is here, and officials will be monitoring compliance with federal voting rights laws in eight Massachusetts cities, including Everett, Fitchburg, Leominster, Lowell, Malden, Methuen, Quincy and Salem.
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2 people taken to hospital after crash in Boston
Two people were injured in a crash involving two vehicles Sunday night in Boston’s South End neighborhood. Boston police say officers responded around 10:20 p.m. to the area of Tremont Street and Melnea Cass Boulevard for a report of a motor vehicle accident. According to police, at least two victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Video...
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Correction officer arrested, accused of bringing illicit substances into Mass. prison
A correction officer who resigned last month is facing charges after an ongoing investigation into the smuggling of illicit narcotics into Department of Correction facilities. The Mass. DOC announced Sunday that Roxsandra Wright was arrested on charges related to bringing synthetic cannabinoid-laced paper into the Massachusetts Correctional Institute in Shirley. She was taken into custody by state police on a felony...
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Bruins celebrate Jack Edwards at the Garden
The Boston Bruins and NESN celebrated former longtime play-by-play announcer Jack Edwards during Sunday’s game against the Seattle Kraken at TD Garden. There was a special pregame presentation to commemorate Edwards’ career and lasting impact on the organization. There were also special Jack Edwards-themed contests and entertainment in the Garden. “I’m full of gratitude for the players, the organization, and...
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Massive fire burning at former restaurant in Yarmouth, flames visible for miles
A massive fire broke out Sunday at the former location of Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn at 2 Route 6A in Yarmouth Port, the fire department said.
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Car crashes into Topsfield bakery
A car slammed into a bakery in Topsfield, Massachusetts, on Sunday afternoon, firefighters said, adding that thankfully there were no injuries.
