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The defense rests in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy

The defense rests in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy

After less than a week of testimony, the defense rested its case Friday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Closing statements are expected next week.

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Austin organization helps subsidize insurance premiums for working musicians

As rising premiums have led 5 million people to drop their Affordable Care Act plans, a program in Austin has held steady and could be a model a potential model for other cities hoping to make health care more affordable for key populations and key industries like music or food.

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Trump focused on White House renovations as legal battle over ballroom reaches a critical point

Will President Trump be allowed to continue building his White House ballroom and military bunker, or will Congress have to approve it?

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The Afghan Whigs take 'soft control' on new album

The Afghan Whigs take 'soft control' on new album

Lead singer Greg Dulli talks about making trumpet sounds with his mouth and being inspired by his car insurance company.

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Looking for 'Franz': Agnieszka Holland's Kafka biopic pursues the man behind the legend

Looking for 'Franz': Agnieszka Holland's Kafka biopic pursues the man behind the legend

Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland's surrealist drama "Franz" portrays the Czech author as a young man, committed to his writing and his ideals, in spite of a dismissive father and the pressure to conform.

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Founder of China's biggest property developer sentenced to life in prison

Founder of China's biggest property developer sentenced to life in prison

The downfall of a company once touted as a symbol of China's growth raises questions about the sustainability of the world's second-largest economy.

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Trump aims to tackle high beef prices with lower tariffs

Ground beef prices have jumped nearly 25% since Trump took office.

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Diving into the extreme Norwegian sport of 'death diving'

Diving into the extreme Norwegian sport of 'death diving'

The sport debuted in Oslo in 2008, but the tradition goes back decades. This year’s Døds Diving World Championship is taking place this upcoming Saturday in Arendal, Norway.

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Muni Music turns San Francisco's transit system into melodic art

Robert Burns, who has relied on Muni for years, uses digital instruments to turn live transit data into music.

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How Switzerland became the nuclear bomb shelter capital of the world

Switzerland is home to more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. The historically neutral nation guarantees each of its 9 million citizens a spot in case of an emergency.

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An IndyCar race is coming to the National Mall. What about the art?

More than two dozen racecars will speed around the National Mall this weekend on a course that runs right past multiple art and history museums. And that’s raising some questions about the safety of the works inside.

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AI is making jury duty scams more convincing. Here’s how they work

AI is making jury duty scams more convincing. Here’s how they work

Phone scams aren’t new, but they’re becoming more convincing with the use of artificial intelligence.

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Supreme Court weighs whether Trump can continue building White House ballroom

The administration says it's too late to stop the project, even though two lower courts have ruled it's probably illegal because Congress didn't approve it.

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Your guide to Fenway Park, America's oldest active MLB stadium

Your guide to Fenway Park, America's oldest active MLB stadium

Whether you're headed to the Lansdowne area for a ballgame, concert or just fun in the neighborhood, here's how to get around Fenway Park, with tips on places to park, eat and use the restroom while you’re in the area.

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Debate recap: Markey and Moulton trade barbs in final debate before primary

Democrats Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton took the stage Thursday in the final debate before the Sept. 1 primary.

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Early in-person voting for the Mass. state primary begins this weekend

Early in-person voting for the Mass. state primary begins this weekend

The in-person early voting period for Massachusetts' state primary runs Saturday, Aug. 22 through next Friday, Aug. 28. But smaller communities aren't required to have it all seven days, and hours vary. Here are the details.

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It's the 10th anniversary of early in-person voting in Mass. Some question if (or when) it's worth it

It's the 10th anniversary of early in-person voting in Mass. Some question if (or when) it's worth it

Still used by tens of thousands, early in-person voting begins Saturday and is celebrating its tenth birthday. But the popularity of early in-person voting has decreased over the years, particularly in primary elections, in part due to the surging popularity of mail-in voting.

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After my wife's death, I learned that love takes many forms — sometimes where and when you least expect it

After my wife's death, I learned that love takes many forms — sometimes where and when you least expect it

“Grief is unpredictable and everlasting," writes Paul Kidwell, who lost his wife to complications from Parkinson's and dementia in 2025. “But my grief was no match for the collective hearts of 70 wise-beyond-their-years young women, who unknowingly helped me rebuild my life.”

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'Turn Bluetooth off, or we're turning around.'

'Turn Bluetooth off, or we're turning around.'
The 190 passengers of a United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Palma de Mallorca, Spain had settled into their seats for their overnight flight when the captain gave an announcement: everyone had to turn off their Bluetooth devices — or he was going to turn around...

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Markey, Moulton make final case to voters before primary

Markey, Moulton make final case to voters before primary

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton faced off in their final debate before the Sept. 1 Democratic Senate primary Thursday night, sparring over how to lower energy prices and who will stand up most forcefully against the Iran war and President Trump.