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Ethel Kennedy remembered for ‘remarkable legacy' after family shares she died
Ethel Kennedy, who spent a lifetime in service and inspired generations of her family to do the same, has died at the age of 96. Kennedy’s legacy spans decades and overcame multiple personal tragedies. The widow to former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, with whom she had 11 children, Kennedy devoted much of her life to a human rights... -
Ethel Kennedy dies at 96 after lifetime of service, achievement and heartbreaking loss
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch to the dynastic Kennedy family, suffered a stroke last week.
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Biden did not know Ron DeSantis had refused to take Harris' call when he praised him as ‘gracious'
NBC News first reported on Monday that DeSantis refused to take Harris’ call when she reached out about Hurricane Helene’s impact on Florida.
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Kremlin claims Trump sent Covid test machines to Putin
The story was initially reported in “War,” a new book by veteran Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, which reports on Trump and Joe Biden’s relationships with foreign leaders.
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Here's what to know to apply for one of Boston's new liquor licenses
The City of Boston will be awarding 225 new liquor licenses over the next three years, a program intended to help businesses and neighborhoods that have previously been passed over or priced out of the process. Historically, there’s been a cap on liquor licenses in the city, and securing one involves the often pricey process of purchasing it ... -
Presidential campaigning continues in NH 4 weeks until election
Four weeks until Election Day and the campaign trail is still finding its way to New Hampshire. Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, insisted the Granite State remains up for grabs. “We need these electoral votes, but we also want to blow it out so we can run up the popular vote,” Booker said….... -
Ethel Kennedy hospitalized following stroke, family says
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke last week, family said Tuesday.
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Fact check: Posts misrepresent federal response, funding for Hurricane Helene victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $210 million in immediate assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Helene, which the Department of Homeland Security secretary has described as the start of “a multibillion-dollar, multiyear recovery.”
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How disinformation about natural disasters is hurting hurricane victims
Sue O’Connell discusses how lies being spread about the federal response to Hurricane Helene are having a negative impact on those affected by the storm.
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states
As thousands of counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the results reported so far will reflect the outcome.
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Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?
Ranked choice voting has become more popular in recent years, particularly at the municipal level.
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Yes, voter fraud happens. But it's rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted.
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What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns.
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Trump and Putin have talked as many as 7 times since 2021, new book claims
Former President Donald Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin as many as seven times since leaving the White House, including as recently as this year, according to new reporting by journalist Bob Woodward.
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Mass. gun law opponents say they have 90K signatures to get on the 2026 ballot
Gun owners outraged by a sweeping new firearms law are ready to move to the next phase of their repeal campaign, and a leader of the effort suggested Bay Staters should expect “lots of legal action” in the next few weeks. Lobbing criticism at the Legislature and Gov. Maura Healey, who last week prevented the law from being tem... -
Mass. ballot question 1: Should the state auditor be able to audit the Legislature?
What began as a campaign promise central to Diana DiZoglio’s election as Massachusetts auditor in 2022, has led to a ballot question in the November 2024 election. Ballot Question 1 asks Massachusetts voters whether the Office of the State Auditor should have the authority to audit the Legislature. DiZoglio, who built her successful campaign, in pa... -
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Biden plan to crack down on ‘ghost gun' kits
The Supreme Court on Tuesday signaled it is likely to uphold the Biden administration’s move to regulate “ghost gun” kits that allow people to assemble deadly weapons at home while skirting existing regulations.