Lindsay Clancy verdict still within reach – retired Massachusetts judge pushes back on hung-jury predictions

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge pushed back on the notion that the Lindsay Clancy murder trial will end…

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Progressive push hits wall against conservative Democrat in deep-blue district

Rep. Stephen Lynch, who has cultivated a relatively conservative reputation while representing Massachusetts for the past quarter-century, has defeated a well-funded progressive challenger. Patrick Roath, an attorney and one-time aide for former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, challenged Lynch from the…

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Washington homeowner hears mysterious banging, calls 911 before police find growling bobcat at top of stairs

A Washington homeowner who heard mysterious banging inside their house called 911 to report a possible burglary, only for responding officers to discover the “cat burglar” was quite literal — a bobcat perched at the top of the stairs. The…

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One of Congress’ most powerful Democrats just survived a progressive primary revolt

The progressive push to unseat a veteran Democratic power broker fell short Tuesday, when Rep. Richard Neal defeated high school teacher Jeromie Whalen in Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District primary. Neal, 77, has represented western Massachusetts in Congress for nearly four…

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