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Editorial: MA needs fed $$ to solve our own bridge problems: The last thing anyone needs is for a cruise ship to "Storrow" in the Cape Cod Canal.
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/editorial-ma-needs-fed-to-solve-our-own-bridge-problems/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
LIVE: Pope Francis begins four days of Easter events with the Chrism Mass: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
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Quick Glance: Pope Francis Leads Palm Sunday Mass
- Pope Francis blessed olive branches in front of 25,000 believers.
- He wore a white mantle and a red stole for the blessing liturgy.
- Due to hoarseness, the Pope did not deliver the sermon.
- The celebration signifies the start of the "Holy Week" for 1.7 billion Christians globally.
Warren Urges Powell to Cut Rates to Help Struggling Clean Energy: Senator Elizabeth Warren urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/warren-urges-powell-to-cut-rates-to-help-struggling-clean-energy
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LIVE: Pope visits Italian prison for foot-washing Mass: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Protesters rally at State House in opposition to emergency shelter spending: A small group rallied at the Massachusetts State House in opposition to spending on ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/protesters-rally-at-state-house-in-opposition-to-emergency-shelter-spending/
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A Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Was Just Transplanted Into a Person for the First Time: A 62-year-old Massachusetts man with failing kidneys is the first living patient ...
wired.com/story/genetically-edited-pig-kidney-human-transplant-xenotransplantation-massachusetts-general-hospital/
Quick Glance: Historic Transplant: Human Receives Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
- Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston perform the groundbreaking transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human.
- A 62-year-old man from Weymouth, Massachusetts, suffering from end-stage kidney disease, received the organ in a successful four-hour procedure.
- The hope is that this transplant approach will offer a lifeline to millions of patients worldwide who are suffering from kidney failure.
- Despite advancements in using animal organs in transplantation, concerns exist regarding ethical considerations and disease transmission.
The winless lottery streak is over. Someone has won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/nation/winless-lottery-streak-is-over-someone-has-won-112-billion-mega-millions-jackpot/
Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
- Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.
- The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.
- It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.
- Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
Bay State shelters are overflowing. Now migrants need a paper trail to stay.: Beginning May 1, families staying in overflow shelters in Massachusetts will have ...
csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0326/Bay-State-shelters-are-overflowing.-Now-migrants-need-a-paper-trail-to-stay
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Princess Kate announces cancer diagnosis. See reactions.: Kate's disclosure on Friday that she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy prompted a global ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/22/world/kate-princess-of-wales-cancer-reaction/
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Old Chelsea Soldiers Home will be used to house migrant families: “We have said for months now that our system is at capacity, and we do not have the space ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/25/old-chelsea-soldiers-home-will-be-used-to-house-migrant-families/
Warren, Sanders accuse Meta of blocking content related to Palestinians: ‘Deeply troubling’
thehill.com/policy/technology/4556678-warren-sanders-meta-blocking-palestinians/
World War II ship being remade into home for homeless veterans: A man with a mission envisions the ship as a place for homeless veterans to live and train for ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/napa-history-ship-world-war-basalt-acuschnet-shackle-navy-coast-guard/article_d3b586b6-f80f-5986-bdc3-e452b8b80bb5.html
Howie Carr: Massachusetts migrant housing is a suicidal spending spree: Does anyone believe that the state is “only” spending $75 million a month to provide ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/23/howie-carr-massachusetts-migrant-housing-is-a-suicidal-spending-spree/
A federal appeals court directed a trial judge to assess whether two jurors in Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's 2015 trial were biased and should not ...
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Antisemitic propaganda spikes, Massachusetts incidents have ‘grown exponentially’: ADL report
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/antisemitic-propaganda-spikes-massachusetts-incidents-have-grown-exponentially-adl-report/
King sends 'hand of friendship' recorded message: King Charles is sending an audio message about caring for others to this year's Maundy Thursday service.
bbc.com/news/uk-68678904
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup costs: Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there's a catch. Often ...
apnews.com/article/medicaid-estate-recovery-nursing-homes-65d5e637e19dc27bd1bd3b097d239b53
Quick Glance: State Medicaid Offices Target Deceased Individuals' Assets for Cost Recovery
- While Salvatore LoGrande battled cancer and endured all the associated pains, his daughters made a commitment to maintain him in the white, steep-roofed house he painstakingly acquired many decades ago.
- Every state is mandated to routinely seek reimbursement from the assets of deceased individuals who relied on Medicaid in their final years, the taxpayer-funded health insurance for the poorest Americans.
- Certain critics posit that the program generates inadequately - around 1% - of the annual over $150 billion expenditure by Medicaid on long-term care.
- A Democratic legislator proposed abolishing the 'cruel' program entirely, citing that many states neglect to caution individuals signing up for Medicaid about the potential high bills and property claims awaiting their families postmortem.
Intel Brags of $152 Billion in Stock Buybacks Over Last 35 Years. So Why Does It Need an $8 Billion Subsidy?
commondreams.org/opinion/intel-subsidy-chips-act-stock-buyback
‘Royal meal without stress’: This mass iftar feeds more than 35,000 people in UAE - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/uae-this-societys-mass-iftar-feeds-more-than-35000-people-across-71-locations
Quick Glance: Royal Meal Without Stress: Mass Iftar Feeds Over 35,000 People in UAE
- Beit Al Kheir Society distributes 35,300 meals daily at 71 locations in the UAE during Ramadan.
- Volunteers work tirelessly to prepare and pack food, ensuring each guest is served promptly and with care.
- The generous support of Beit Al Kheir Society ensures beneficiaries no longer worry about iftar meals and can enjoy stress-free dining.
- Many guests take their meals from the tent and sit on the lawn beside the road, relishing the peaceful surroundings as they break their fast together.
MacKenzie Scott donations: More than a dozen Mass. nonprofits awarded $1 million or more
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/19/metro/mass-nonprofits-receive-1-million-or-2-million-grant-funding-billionaire-mckenzie-scotts-foundation/
Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
- MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.
- Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.
- Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
Pig kidney transplanted into human patient for first time: A Boston hospital announced Thursday that its doctors transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4547153-pig-kidney-transplanted-into-human-patient-for-first-time/
Boston Mayor Wu successfully pushes planning ordinance through City Council over pushback
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/boston-mayor-wu-successfully-pushes-planning-ordinance-through-city-council-over-pushback/
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Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
apnews.com/article/james-taylor-tour-2024-769b5e832e8f0460c0530055f988f1a9
North End restaurants to shut down in protest over Boston’s outdoor dining ban: A group of North End restaurant owners who say they have been unfairly targeted ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/north-end-restaurants-to-shut-down-in-protest-over-bostons-outdoor-dining-ban/
FBI to bury ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s file, agency rejects Herald public records request: The agency is refusing to make any further installments of "Whitey" ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/fbi-to-bury-whitey-bulgers-file-secret-records-to-stay-hidden/
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Progressive lawmakers renew push to increase taxes on wealthiest Americans: A group of progressive lawmakers is renewing its push to increase taxes on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4541986-progressive-lawmakers-tax-bill-wealthy/
Migrant crisis: State to impose new mandates on overflow sites: Homeless and migrant families must also show they are also seeking work authorization or new ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/25/metro/maura-healey-emergency-shelter-migrant-crisis-overflow-sites/
Busting the Myths of Medicare Advantage: While the for-profit plans of Medicare Advantage are a convenient solution for insurance companies ...
commondreams.org/opinion/medicare-advantage-myths
Massachusetts bridges ‘up to date’ with inspections, Maura Healey says after Baltimore bridge collapse
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/massachusetts-bridges-up-to-date-with-inspections-maura-healey-says-after-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
To Unrig Economy, Dems Propose Raising Taxes on Wealth Over $50 Million: "The Ultra-Millionaire Tax is a critically needed policy that would ensure that the ...
commondreams.org/news/ultra-millionaire-tax
Springfield catalytic converter thief gets five years in prison: A judge sentenced Santo Feliberty, 34, of Springfield, Massachusetts, to five years in prison ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/23/springfield-catalytic-converter-thief-gets-five-years-in-prison/
Source: Patriots lose DB Myles Bryant to free-agent deal with Houston: Bryant, 26, is coming off a career year, when he posted 77 tackles, an interception ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/25/source-patriots-lose-db-myles-bryant-to-free-agent-deal-with-houston/
Elizabeth Warren Urges SEC Probe of Tesla (TSLA) Governance: Senator Elizabeth Warren again urged US securities regulators to investigate whether Tesla Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/elizabeth-warren-renews-calls-for-sec-probe-of-tesla-governance
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Ex-Winthrop police officer pleads not guilty to 8 child rape charges: Ex-Winthrop Police Officer James Feeley, accused of raping a young child in his own home ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/ex-winthrop-police-officer-pleads-not-guilty-to-8-child-rape-charges/
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Israeli start-up eyes Massachusetts for trash-to-plastic plant: UBQ uses a mix of food scraps and plastic to create a material that it sells to companies as a ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/25/science/israeli-company-eyes-massachusetts-recycling-plant/
Democrats vote to make gun reform debate private after senator describes personal threats
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/democrats-vote-to-make-gun-reform-debate-private-after-senator-describes-personal-threats/
Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail.
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/world/russia-extends-arrest-us-reporter-evan-gershkovich-he-has-already-spent-nearly-year-jail/
Quick Glance: Russian Court Extends WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich's Detention
- A Russian court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention until at least June 30.
- He has been accused of "acting on the instructions of the American side" and collecting state secrets about the military.
- The Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker believes their reporter will be eventually freed but highlights the complexity of the situation.
- Gershkovich is one of several high-profile U.S. citizens or dual nationals currently detained in Russia.
Patriots mailbag: Would it make sense to draft Marvin Harrison Jr. instead of a quarterback?
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/sports/patriots-mailbag-draft-marvin-harrison/
TV trailblazer Sarah-Ann Shaw led by example : Sarah-Ann Shaw was, above all else, a person who combined her journalism with a legendary sense of community.
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/metro/tv-trailblazer-sarah-ann-shaw-led-by-example/
Hazel found: Mass. native reunited with missing dog after viral story: On Friday, followers of the tale rejoiced and soon #Hazel was trending.
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/22/metro/hazel-missing-dog-viral-story/
Downtown Boston coalition urges City Council to vote down Michelle Wu’s planning ordinance
bostonherald.com/2024/03/19/downtown-boston-coalition-urges-city-council-to-vote-down-michelle-wus-planning-ordinance/
Auditor Diana DiZoglio undeterred about audit ballot question’s chances on Beacon Hill
bostonherald.com/2024/03/23/auditor-diana-dizoglio-undeterred-about-audit-ballot-questions-chances-on-beacon-hill/
North End restaurant owners protest outside St. Patrick’s Day breakfast: ‘We’re disgusted’
bostonherald.com/2024/03/17/north-end-restaurant-owners-protest-outside-st-patricks-day-breakfast-were-disgusted/
Massachusetts affordable housing push: Medford to consider real estate transaction fee
bostonherald.com/2024/03/17/massachusetts-affordable-housing-push-medford-to-consider-real-estate-transaction-fee/
FDA seeks new ban on shock devices used by Massachusetts school for students with disabilities
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/metro/fda-seeks-new-ban-on-shock-devices-used-by-mass-school/
New Healey ad touts tax cuts Baker couldn’t pass: "I believe government should be there to make life easier, not harder. That’s why I’m proud that we’ve ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/18/new-healey-ad-touts-tax-cuts-baker-couldnt-pass/
Retail: A new plaza over Mass. Pike promises Back Bay shopping hub: The “air rights” development on Parcel 12 debuted plans for a gathering space and a new name ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/19/business/retail-back-bay-rivian/
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Haitian migrants: ‘their next stop very well may be Martha’s Vineyard’
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/20/metro/desantis-haitian-migrants-marthas-vineyard/
Quick Glance: Insights on DeSantis' Measures Against Haitian Migrants and Potential Moves to Martha's Vineyard
- DeSantis discussed Florida's efforts to intercept illegal migrants with Loesch, emphasizing the importance of stopping boats before landfall.
- He highlighted challenges in repatriating migrants and the operational transport program.
- DeSantis explained the differences between land and sea border control and speculated on potential migration routes to Martha's Vineyard.
- The article also included reactions from Massachusetts politicians regarding the migrant situation and criticism of DeSantis.
Senate approves up to $840M for state-run shelters, teeing up negotiations with House
bostonherald.com/2024/03/21/senate-approves-up-to-840m-for-state-run-shelters-teeing-up-negotiations-with-house/
Analysis: When will these Celtics learn?: The Celtics went up by 30, then messed around with the game, stopped moving the ball, and allowed the Hawks right back ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/sports/celtics-embarrassment-hawks/
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $977 million after no one wins Tuesday’s drawing: The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $977 million for Friday night’s drawing ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/20/mega-millions-jackpot-reaches-977-million-after-no-one-wins-tuesdays-drawing/
Quick Glance: Where Lottery Success Stories Thrive - Is Your State Among Them?
- New York leads in the highest share of national lottery winners compared to other states, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots.
- California secures the second spot in combined Powerball and Mega Millions lottery wins.
- Collectively, New York has achieved the most Mega Millions wins nationwide, while Indiana has secured 39 Powerball pots.
- The five boroughs accommodate a significant number of retailers selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets statewide.
Gaskin: Banner days to celebrate Women’s History Month: The Black Women Lead project honors 212 of the most admired and iconic Black women changemakers ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/22/gaskin-banner-days-to-celebrate-womens-history-month/
A Massachusetts town spent $600k on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later
apnews.com/article/salisbury-massachusetts-beach-dunes-washed-away-cb64913e5592979aacb230c5f318efee
Newbury’s Pink House, a North Shore icon, slated to be removed: ‘Attractive nuisance’
bostonherald.com/2024/03/21/newburys-pink-house-a-north-shore-icon-slated-to-be-removed-attractive-nuisance/
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants answers from MOHELA about problems student loan borrowers faced when payments resumed
cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/mohela-student-loans-elizabeth-warren/
Howie Carr: Don’t limit Haitian refugees to Martha’s Vineyard, Gov. DeSantis: Please, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, don’t let Martha’s Vineyard have all the fun ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/22/howie-carr-dont-just-limit-haitian-refugees-to-marthas-vineyard-gov-desantis/
Trump cleared to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case: Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Wednesday granted a request by defense ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/20/nation/fani-willis-trump-georgia-election/
Expert offers insight on Kate Middleton's preventive chemo treatment: The effects of chemo vary depending on the cancer being treated, and the Princess of Wales ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/22/metro/kate-middleton-preventive-chemo/
Boston cop killer arrested for robbery in Rhode Island: Joshua McCullough, 60, of Warwick, R.I., was until 2018 known as Terrell Muhammad ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/21/boston-cop-killer-arrested-for-robbery-in-rhode-island/
Healey announces sweeping pardons for simple possession of cannabis | WBUR News: Healey's pardon forgives all state court misdemeanor convictions for possession ...
wbur.org/news/2024/03/13/massachusetts-governor-pardon-marijuana-possession
Massachusetts Senate passes bill aimed at outlawing "revenge porn": The bill, which was approved unanimously Thursday and now goes to conference ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/massachusetts-senate-passes-bill-aimed-at-outlawing-revenge-porn
Boston settles Terrence Coleman shooting lawsuit for $4.6 million: The settlement comes after a judge said he was “seriously considering” holding the city liable ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/metro/terrence-coleman-lawsuit-boston-settlement/
Protest outside Emerson president’s inauguration results in 13 arrests, including a dozen students
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/23/metro/protest-outside-emerson-presidents-inauguration-results-13-arrests-including-dozen-students/
‘Climate Superfund’ Laws Could Make Big Oil Clean Up Its Own Messes: If a chemical company pollutes a site, the superfund law has been a way to make it pay for ...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/you-flood-it-you-pay-for-it
Editorial: Tsarnaev appeal caves to anti-death penalty crowd: When can Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Sean Collier and BPD Officer Dennis Simmonds ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/editorial-tsarnaev-appeal-caves-to-anti-death-penalty-crowd/
While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been raised in one: I grew up with an unquestioning adherence to a set of beliefs, a strict authoritarian ...
smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/while-researching-cults-i-began-to-wonder-if-i-d-been-raised-in-one-20240313-p5fc6s.html
Warren calls hearing to put spotlight on student loan servicer MOHELA: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) invited the head of student loan servicer MOHELA to ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4539914-warren-senate-hearing-student-loans-mohela/
Beach Town Residents Paid $600,000 for Sand. It Lasted a Few Days.: Residents who live on Salisbury Beach, a seaside community in northern Massachusetts ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/us/salisbury-beach-storm-sand.html
Snow?! Massachusetts could see some accumulating snowfall for first spring weekend: ‘Winter taking revenge’
bostonherald.com/2024/03/20/snow-massachusetts-could-see-some-accumulating-snowfall-for-first-spring-weekend-winter-taking-revenge/
Milton housing: Town fiercely pushing back on attorney general lawsuit: Town officials filed a response to Attorney General Andrea Campbell's lawsuit that ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/business/milton-housing-law-fires-back/
Rachael Rollins suspended from practicing law in Massachusetts: Disgraced former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins has been suspended from practicing law in ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/12/rachael-rollins-suspended-from-practicing-law-in-massachusetts/
Family sorting through father's Massachusetts attic found looted Japanese art: See photos
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/19/looted-japanese-artifacts-wwii-massachusetts-attic-photos/73025873007/
William Whitworth, gracious editor who shaped The Atlantic’s writing and readers’ tastes, dies at 87
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/24/metro/william-whitworth-gracious-editor-who-shaped-atlantics-writing-readers-tastes-dies-87/
Berklee grad from Western Mass. Madison Curbelo appears on The Voice: With a Berklee degree and a lot more experience, Madison Curbelo wowed John Legend & co ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/20/arts/mass-based-singer-madison-curbelo-makes-comeback-on-the-voice/
Indian student's death in Massachusetts wrongly called 'murder': Numerous media outlets in India have reported that 20-year-old Abhijeeth Paruchuru was killed ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/opinion/indian-student-death-massachusetts-abhijeeth-paruchuru/
Editorial: Bringing back SAT requirement a smart move for colleges: The SAT and ACT are making a small but important comeback after the tests were widely dropped ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/25/editorial-bringing-back-sat-requirement-a-smart-move-for-colleges/
Student-loan borrowers lose Social Security if they default: Dems: Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined some of her colleagues in pushing to end Social Security ...
businessinsider.com/student-loan-borrowers-lose-social-security-benefits-defaulted-payments-warren-2024-3
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Connecticut man sentenced to nearly 30 years for kidnap, murder of Massachusetts man
bostonherald.com/2024/03/19/connecticut-man-sentenced-to-nearly-30-years-for-kidnap-murder-of-massachusetts-man/
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