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  New England Patriots 29 mins ago

  NFL owners to vote on major changes to playoff format

  The NFL playoffs could look a lot different as soon as next season.
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  Boston 3 hours ago

  Man charged with assaulting, kicking pregnant woman in Boston

  Prosecutors say a Massachusetts man is facing numerous assault charges after he allegedly knocked a pregnant woman to the ground and kicked her several times in the stomach, resulting in her being told by doctors that she will not be able to carry her child to full term and it might suffer brain damage. Dana Young, 33, of Randolph, is…...
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  Boston Celtics 3 hours ago

  Tatum lifts Celtics teammates with hotel meetup ahead of Game 6

  Celtics star Jayson Tatum gave his teammates a boost Thursday by meeting them at their New York hotel just two days after his Achilles surgery.
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  Weather 17 mins ago

  Tracking strong storms on Saturday: Damaging winds, hail, tornadoes possible

  We’re looking at warm, muggy conditions Friday, and storms are on the way for part of your weekend. First, though, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of northern Vermont and northern Maine on Friday. Details here (Vermont) and here (Maine). Partly sunny skies were expected for Friday afternoon. Much of the day will be dry and muggy....
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  Boston Celtics 6 hours ago

  Celtics have history on their side entering must-win Game 6 vs. Knicks

  Can Boston force a Game 7 without Jayson Tatum? Both the Celtics’ and Knicks’ track records in this position bode well for the C’s in Game 6.
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  Massachusetts 1 hour ago

  Dover doctor found guilty in wife's 2020 death sentenced to 12-16 years in prison

  Ingolf Tuerk was convicted by jury of voluntary manslaughter in the 2020 death of his wife Kathleen McLean
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  Massachusetts 7 hours ago

  Suspicious Somerville fire prompts call for public's help

  Several fires discovered Monday night in a former school building in Somerville, Massachusetts, are being investigated as suspicious, and officials are asking for the public’s help. The state fire marshal’s office says Somerville firefighters responded around 8:47 p.m. to 115 Sycamore Street, the former site of the Winter Hill Community...
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  Massachusetts 7 hours ago

  Woman recounts encounter with ICE as she left Chelsea home with her 4-year-old son

  A mother recounted her encounter with ICE officers who intercepted her Thursday morning as she was leaving her home in Chelsea, Massachusetts, with her 4-year-old son.
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  Karen Read 3 hours ago

  Recap: Physical evidence main focus of testimony in Karen Read trial Friday

  Forensic analysts from the Massachusetts State Police crime lab were on the stand in the the high-profile Karen Read murder trial Friday, following a grueling lineup of graphic testimony the day before. Andre Porto, part of the DNA unit at the state police crime lab, spoke about DNA evidence recovered in the case, followed by forensic scientist Ash...
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  Health 8 hours ago

  7th Newton-Wellesley Hospital staff member diagnosed with brain tumor: report

  Another former staff member who worked on one floor of a Massachusetts hospital has reported a benign brain tumor, bringing the total to seven, according to a new report from Boston.com.
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  Celtics 5 hours ago

  Celtics back in New York for Game 6 days after Tatum's injury, will try to tie series

  A championship window seemed to be closing when the Boston Celtics left Madison Square Garden earlier this week. Jayson Tatum had just been carried off the court with a season-ending injury minutes before the Celtics were pushed to the brink of elimination. The players were decidedly down. The defending NBA champions are certainly not out. They ret...