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6:22am, 2nd August, 2019

Robert F. Kennedy's granddaughter dies at family compound in Massachusetts: New York Times

A 22-year-old granddaughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy died on Thursday following an apparent overdose at the family's compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, the New York Times reported.

Robert F. Kennedy's granddaughter dies at family compound in Massachusetts: NYT

11:12pm, 1st August, 2019

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Robert F. Kennedy's granddaughter dies at family compound in Massachusetts: NYT

A 22-year-old granddaughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy died on Thursday following an apparent overdose at the family's compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, the New York Times reported.

Wynn Resorts keeps Massachusetts gaming license with $35 million fine

8:51pm, 30th April, 2019

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Wynn Resorts keeps Massachusetts gaming license with $35 million fine

Massachusetts gaming regulators on Tuesday fined Wynn Resorts Ltd $35 million for not disclosing sexual misconduct allegations against founder and former CEO Steve Wynn but allowed the casino operator to keep the license for its new $2.6 billion casi...

Massachusetts judge faces federal charges for blocking immigration arrest

1:41pm, 25th April, 2019

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Massachusetts judge faces federal charges for blocking immigration arrest

Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Massachusetts judge and court officer with conspiracy and obstruction, saying they blocked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer from arresting an illegal immigrant at a 2018 court proceeding.

U.S. charges Massachusetts judge with blocking immigrant's arrest by ICE

12:58pm, 25th April, 2019

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U.S. charges Massachusetts judge with blocking immigrant's arrest by ICE

Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Massachusetts judge and court officer with conspiracy and obstruction, alleging they blocked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer from arresting an illegal immigrant at a 2018 court proceeding.

Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton enters 2020 presidential race

7:00am, 22nd April, 2019

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Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton enters 2020 presidential race

Seth Moulton, an Iraq War veteran and Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, entered the 2020 presidential nomination contest on Monday, swelling the ranks of declared contenders to almost 20, his campaign announced in a video posted on YouTube.

5:57am, 22nd April, 2019

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Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton enters 2020 presidential race: NBC

Seth Moulton, an Iraq War veteran and Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, entered the 2020 presidential nomination contest on Monday, swelling the ranks of declared contenders to almost 20, according to an NBC news report.

Purdue's Sackler family fights 'inflammatory' Massachusetts opioid case

3:06pm, 2nd April, 2019

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Purdue's Sackler family fights 'inflammatory' Massachusetts opioid case

Members of the Sackler family behind OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP have asked a judge to toss a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general claiming they helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic, arguing it contains "misleading and inflammatory al...

Lawsuit targets Massachusetts utility over deadly gas explosions

1:52pm, 18th September, 2018

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Lawsuit targets Massachusetts utility over deadly gas explosions

A resident of a Massachusetts city rocked by last week's deadly gas blasts that damaged dozens of homes sued utility operator NiSource Inc on Tuesday, accusing it of inadequately maintaining its distribution system.

Massachusetts residents cleared to return to areas hit by gas explosions

11:03am, 16th September, 2018

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Massachusetts residents cleared to return to areas hit by gas explosions

Residents of three Massachusetts communities were allowed to return to their homes on Sunday for the first time since a series of gas explosions killed one man and set dozens of buildings on fire.

After upset win, Massachusetts Democrat comes out swinging at Trump

6:17am, 5th September, 2018

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After upset win, Massachusetts Democrat comes out swinging at Trump

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley beat a 10-term incumbent on Tuesday to win the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. Congress, and she immediately came out swinging at President Donald Trump.

Veteran Massachusetts Democratic congressman loses to challenger

8:57pm, 4th September, 2018

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Veteran Massachusetts Democratic congressman loses to challenger

Democratic 10-term U.S. Representative Michael Capuano conceded defeat to Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley on Tuesday in the race for the party's nomination to represent the liberal city in the U.S. Congress.

Massachusetts congressional match-up mirrors New York Democratic upset

6:15am, 4th September, 2018

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Massachusetts congressional match-up mirrors New York Democratic upset

A 10-term Democratic congressman will try to fend off a challenge on Tuesday from a Boston city councilor who could become Massachusetts' first black congresswoman in a race with parallels to a New York upset that rattled the party in June.

Massachusetts securities regulator faces primary challenge, focus on election handling

2:10pm, 22nd August, 2018

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Massachusetts securities regulator faces primary challenge, focus on election handling

Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin, one of the most aggressive U.S. securities law enforcers, next month will face his first primary challenge in over a decade from a rival who claims Galvin has neglected his role as the state's top...

Massachusetts regulator criticizes proposed U.S. brokerage rule

3:42pm, 7th August, 2018

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Massachusetts regulator criticizes proposed U.S. brokerage rule

A Democratic state regulator from Massachusetts on Tuesday blasted a proposed rule by U.S. financial regulators, saying it does not go far enough to protect investors from brokers who may have a conflict of interest and that if passed, the state woul...

Delayed arraignment for suspect in Massachusetts police shooting

9:28am, 18th July, 2018

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Delayed arraignment for suspect in Massachusetts police shooting

A Massachusetts man suspected of killing a police officer and a bystander with the officer's pistol will not be formally charged on Monday because he is still recovering from wounds sustained during a gunfight with police, officials said.