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Massachusetts, officially known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. It is home to the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.

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New England Patriots' Plane to Bring 1.2 Million N95 Masks to US From China Patriots owner Robert Kraft sent the team's private plane to Shenzhen, China, to pick up the masks for medical workers in Massachusetts. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:19Published 4 days ago

Researchers Looking To Nitric Oxide As Possible Treatment For Coronavirus Patients Researchers in Massachusetts and Italy, are investigating a well-known medical treatment as a possible COVID-19 treatment. Clinical trials have begun in order to find out whether inhaled nitric oxide.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 4 days ago

AI ship to recreate Mayflower voyage 400 years on A new Mayflower ship will set sail in September 2020 to mark the 400th anniversary of the original Mayflower voyage in 1620, but this time with a 21st century twist. IBM and marine research.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago


Start-up tracking coronavirus via human waste Massachusetts-based Biobot Analytics have launched a probono program to test community sewers for COVID-19. Credit: Reuters - 3D Animations (Next Me Duration: 00:47Published 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: White House ordered classified coronavirus meetings The White House has ordered federal health officials to treat top-level coronavirus meetings as classified, an unusual step that has restricted information and hampered the U.S. government’s response.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:47Published on March 11, 2020

Ivy League Cancels Conference Basketball Tournaments Due to Coronavirus The four-team tournaments were to be held Friday through Sunday in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published on March 11, 2020

Ben Affleck walked imaginary dog to prove he could be a responsible owner Ben Affleck walked an imaginary dog around his neighbourhood in Boston, Massachusetts to prove to his mum he was responsible enough to have a real one. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published on March 6, 2020

Warren Quits Race, Leaving Two Old White Guys To Battle It Out Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) ended her presidential campaign on Thursday. Now, the fight for the Democratic nomination is a two-man battle between former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on March 5, 2020

Michigan Could Be Sanders Last Stand Bernie Sanders got crushed on Super Tuesday. He lost in New England outside of Vermont. He lost in Massachusetts and Maine to Joe Biden. Joe Biden and his campaign now have to momentum. Sanders last.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:46Published on March 5, 2020

Elizabeth Warren Drops Out Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the Democratic primary, according to a person with her campaign. She's dropping out after losing across the map on Super Tuesday. She even came in third in her home.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on March 5, 2020

Where Does Warren Go From Here? Elizabeth Warren tried selling herself as the woman who could beat Donald Trump. Democrats didn't buy that line. In 18 nomination contests, she hasn't finished above third place. That includes in her.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:56Published on March 4, 2020

Will Warren Drop Out? Tuesday was Super Tuesday, when 14 states chose the nominee for the Presidential elections. Elizabeth Warren's candidacy was crushed on Super Tuesday. She did not win a single state. She came in third.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on March 4, 2020

Not Waving But Drowning? Warren Campaign Reconsiders Elizabeth Warren’s campaign manager Roger Lau sent a frank email to staffers the morning after Super Tuesday. According to Politico, Lau said the campaign missed its goals and that the "decision is.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:42Published on March 4, 2020

Super Tuesday: Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders given campaign boosts Joe Biden's campaign to become the Democrats' presidential candidate has been boosted by primary wins in many states - but Super Tuesday's biggest prize went to rival Bernie Sanders. The former vice.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published on March 4, 2020

Super Tuesday - the winners and losers so far Joe Biden's campaign to become the Democrats' presidential candidate has been boosted by primary wins in many states - but Super Tuesday's biggest prize went to rival Bernie Sanders. The former vice.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published on March 4, 2020

Should Elizabeth Warren Drop Out? Elizabeth Warren may not even win her own state on Super Tuesday. According to FiveThirtyEight’s polling average Bernie Sanders has a five-point lead over Warren. Warren’s lack of an obvious lead.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published on March 3, 2020

Richard Neal Endorses Elizabeth Warren House Ways and Mean chairman Richard Neal endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president. According to Politico, the endorsement is meant to give her a boost in her home state of Massachusetts. Neal said:.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on February 29, 2020

Warren Will Almost Certainly Lose Massachusetts Bernie Sanders is outpacing Elizabeth Warren in polls across every single Super Tuesday state. Warren is at risk of losing her home state of Massachusetts. It would be latest humiliation in her long.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published on February 28, 2020

John Legend campaigns for Warren in South Carolina John Legend joined 2020 presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren for a campaign event in South Carolina on Wednesday and used his speech to contrast the Massachusetts senator with President Donald Trump. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:52Published on February 26, 2020

Democratic candidates make final bid for Nevada votes Democratic candidates and volunteers are canvasing Nevada in cars, on foot, and even on horseback a day before the state holds a nominating contest in the 2020 race for the White House. This report.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:28Published on February 21, 2020

Warren to Bloomberg: 'take your ego off the stage' Elizabeth Warren continued the trend set by Wednesday's (February 19) Democratic presidential debate later in the spin room, taking aim at Michael Bloomberg again in feisty comments. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:47Published on February 20, 2020

2020 Election Round Up The New Hampshire Primary is over. Here are the big take-aways. Amy Klobuchar finished a surprising third place in New Hampshire. She raised $2.5 million in the hours after the New Hampshire primary... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published on February 12, 2020

Warren's Suffers Big Loss Sen. Elizabeth Warren fell far behind Sen. Bernie Sanders and other top contenders in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. Her fall came despite heavy campaigning in New Hampshire, which neighbors her.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on February 12, 2020

Even As She Faces Defeat In NH Warren Plays Her Game Elizabeth Warren is facing a humiliating loss in the New Hampshire primary. The Massachusetts senator is was polling in first/second place in New Hampshire. However, on the day of the primary, Warren.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:55Published on February 11, 2020

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Former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick stumps for Biden Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick spoke to a racially diverse crowd Sunday at a get-out-the-vote rally for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden at historically black Tougaloo College in.. USATODAY.com - Published on March 9, 2020

F.D.A. Bans School Electric Shock Devices The ban is national, but it is squarely targeted at a single school in Massachusetts that has been using electric shocks to condition students’ behavior for decades. NYTimes.com - Published on March 6, 2020
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Elizabeth Warren Slides to Third Place in Massachusetts The result was a worst-case scenario for the senator in her home state, which surprisingly tilted toward Joe Biden. NYTimes.com - Published on March 4, 2020	Warren tells voters to 'vote from your heart' In the most pivotal night of the Democratic presidential primary, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren addressed an enthusiastic crowd in Detroit, Michigan - whose voters won't take to the polls.. USATODAY.com - Published on March 4, 2020
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