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Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city proper covers 48 square miles (124 km²) with an estimated population of 685,094 in 2017, making it also the most populous city in New England. Boston is the seat of Suffolk County as well, although the county government was disbanded on July 1, 1999. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 4.8 million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest such area in the country. As a combined statistical area (CSA), this wider commuting region is home to some 8.2 million people, making it the sixth-largest in the United States.

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Elizabeth Warren Embracing Underdog Role In 2020 Presidential Race

BOSTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren has spent much of the last decade as a leader of the Democratic Party’s liberal wing. But three and a half months into her presidential campaign, the Massachusetts..
WorldNews - Published 10 hours ago

Inside America's Test Kitchen

It's an empire built on testing new dishes and putting kitchen gadgets through their paces, using both staff chefs and food stylists, as well as 17,000 volunteer cooks from around the country to test..
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What Does A Daily Dose Of Aspirin Do?

According to MNN.com, "While taking an aspirin daily has been proven to lower your risk of heart attack, it may not help prevent a stroke and it may not be the right answer for all age groups."..

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Exec Joins List Of Elite To Face Charges In Widespread College Admissions Scandal

According to a report by Reuters, on Friday, Advantage Lithium Corp's temporarily ousted chief executive is set to become the latest person to face criminal charges for taking part in the largest..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:44Published 3 days ago

Hollywood Celebs Linked to College Admissions Plot Surrender

Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman have both surrendered to federal authorities after being charged with conspiracy in the scheme.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 02:33Published 4 days ago

Lori Loughlin To Be Released On $1 Million Bail For College Scandal

The Wrap reports Actress Lori Loughlin will be released on $1 million in bail after her arrest in a nationwide college admissions cheating scam. Her husband Mossimo Giannulli received the same amount...

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Actress Felicity Huffman released on $250,000 bond in college fraud scam

Actress Felicity Huffman and designer Mossimo Giannulli have been released on bond after being charged in a college fraud scam. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published 6 days ago

Biden hints he's close to 2020 launch

As anticipation mounts over whether former Vice President Joe Biden's will jump into the 2020 presidential race, an appearance in Boston raised hopes among supporters that his answer will be "Yes."..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:58Published 6 days ago

CA man pleads guilty to college admissions scheme

Edge College & Career Network's founder William "Rick" Singer on Tuesday pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to running a $25 million scheme to fraudulently help wealthy parents secure seats for..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:46Published 6 days ago

Actresses Loughlin, Huffman charged in college fraud scheme

Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among 50 people charged by U.S. federal prosecutors in a $25 million scheme to help wealthy Americans cheat their children's way into elite..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:59Published 6 days ago

Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin Among Dozens Charged In College Admissions Scandal

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among at least 40 people indicted by the FBI and US attorney's office in Boston over an alleged college admissions scandal. Dozens, including parents..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 6 days ago

How Significant Was Boston's Victory Over Golden State?

The Celtics routed the Warriors 128-95 on Tuesday night behind Gordon Hayward's 30-point performance. Is Boston's big win a sign that it should be seen as a legitimate title contender?

Credit: Sports Illustrated Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

Late Winter Snow Storm

According to Reuters, New York faced its biggest snowstorm of the winter on Monday as snow spread across the northeastern United States, infuriating commuters who juggled canceled planes and trains and..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Does Kyrie Irving's Talent Outweigh the Drama He Creates?

As Boston's struggles linger, Kyrie Irving's postgame comments continue to generate controversy. SI Now's Robin Lundberg and Ryan Asselta debate if Irving's ability really outweighs all the drama he's..

Credit: Sports Illustrated Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Virginia Republicans Plan Hearing for Fairfax Accusers

Virginia Republicans announced they are planning a hearing for the two women who accused Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

Nigerian nun speaks of shock after watching film Spotlight

Sister Veronica Openibo scolded bishops on their errors in the midst of the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic church. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Virginia Lawmakers at Odds Over Fairfax Investigation

Virginia's House speaker proposed a bipartisan committee to investigate sexual assault claims against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.

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Do You Live In One Of The Most Congested Cities In The U.S.?

Does traffic get you down? Well, according to INRIX Research, a transportation data firm, you may not be alone. They released their annual rankings of the most congested cities in the U.S., and many..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 01:09Published on February 18, 2019

Midwest, Northeast Pummeled By Snow, Freezing Rain

Another blizzard followed by freezing rain iced over the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday and headed east. Reuters reports the storm caused hundreds of flight cancellations and school closures. It's expected to..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:41Published on February 12, 2019

Winter Weather Slams Both Coasts

According to Business Insider, More than 2,000 flights were canceled and another 5,000 delayed across the United States on Tuesday as winter weather bared down on wide swaths of the country. Flight..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on February 12, 2019

Michelle Carter sent to jail in teen texting suicide case

A woman accused of goading her teenage boyfriend into committing suicide in 2014 with text messages was taken into custody on Monday after a judge ordered her to begin serving time for her manslaughter..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:55Published on February 11, 2019

Warren officially launches 2020 campaign

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, struggling to move past criticism over her claims of Native American heritage, aimed for a fresh start on Saturday with the formal launch of her 2020 presidential..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published on February 9, 2019

Massachusetts Top Court Upholds Teen Texting Suicide Verdict

Massachusetts’ top court on Wednesday upheld a woman’s conviction for manslaughter for goading her teenage boyfriend into suicide with a series of text messages. The 2014 case that drew national..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published on February 6, 2019

Patriots Fans Line Boylston Street For Championship Parade

According to Reuters, Boston had some unseasonably warm weather during the New England Patriot's championship parade. With the temperature forecast at a high of 63 Fahrenheit, a crowd numbering in the..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on February 5, 2019

Patriots victory parade boasts a million-strong crowd

Superstar Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick were among the first to greet a million-strong crowd for their victory parade in Boston on Tuesday to celebrate the New England Patriots' record-tying sixth..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:11Published on February 5, 2019

1 Million People Expected For Patriots Parade

FILE PHOTO: NFL Football - Super Bowl LIII - New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - February 3, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo BOSTON (Reuters) -..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on February 5, 2019

One Million Expected For Patriots Parade

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published on February 5, 2019

In Boston, victims of Church sex abuse face lifetime of healing

In 2002, the Boston Globe revealed that thousands of acts of paedophilia had been committed by priests in the Boston region, plunging the American Catholic church into crisis. The Globe investigation..
France 24 - Published 3 days ago

Scheifele has goal, 2 assists as Jets beat Bruins 4-3

Mark Scheifele had a goal and two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 win over Boston, handing the Bruins their third straight loss
USATODAY.com - Published 4 days ago

'Full House' actress out on bond after U.S. college entrance scam exposed

BOSTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Full House" actress Lori Loughlin appeared in federal court in Los Angeles on Wednesday accused of taking part in a sprawling scheme exposed this week in which..
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