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Lynch fends off progressive challenge to win Democratic primary in Mass. 8th Congressional District

Lynch fends off progressive challenge to win Democratic primary in Mass. 8th Congressional District

The race was one of many primary contests across the country pitting the power of incumbency against a call for generational change. This time, incumbency prevailed.

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Koh tops crowded 6th District Democratic primary field

Koh tops crowded 6th District Democratic primary field

Congressman Seth Moulton's departure had created something of a political vacuum in the 6th District race, with several Democrats vying for the seat.

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Results: Contested district attorney primary races in Massachusetts

Results: Contested district attorney primary races in Massachusetts

See live election results in the contested district attorney races in Massachusetts.

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Minogue defeats Shortsleeve in GOP primary for governor

Minogue defeats Shortsleeve in GOP primary for governor

Michael Minogue’s victory comes after a bitter primary battle with Brian Shortsleeve, a fellow businessman and military veteran who served in Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration.

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Markey defeats Moulton in U.S. Senate primary

Markey defeats Moulton in U.S. Senate primary

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey has won the Massachusetts Democratic primary for his seat. The veteran progressive fended off a challenge from U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, who had called for a new generation of leadership.

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Town by town results: Mass. Republican primary for governor

Town by town results: Mass. Republican primary for governor

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Results: Massachusetts state House and Senate primaries

Results: Massachusetts state House and Senate primaries

Live election results in the contested primaries for Massachusetts state representative and state senator seats.

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Results: Mass. Governor's Council contested primary races

Results: Mass. Governor's Council contested primary races

Below are live election results in the contested primary races for the Massachusetts Governor's Council. There are competitive contests in Districts 3, 4, 6 and 8.

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Results: Contested Massachusetts U.S. House primary contests

Results: Contested Massachusetts U.S. House primary contests

See live election results in the contested primary races to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Results: Republican primary race for governor

Results: Republican primary race for governor

See live vote counts in the Republican primary race for Massachusetts governor between candidates Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve.

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Results: Mass. U.S. Senate Democratic primary election

Results: Mass. U.S. Senate Democratic primary election

See live vote counts in the Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts between incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton.

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At Mass. polls, restless primary voters, seeking change in Washington

At Mass. polls, restless primary voters, seeking change in Washington

"I'm looking at all of these older politicians and think we need new blood," said Ann Steeves of Burlington, in a message often heard

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Brockton music program gives kids a spark and a boost

Brockton music program gives kids a spark and a boost

Rose Conservatory is giving Brockton kids what founder Greg Fernandes never had growing up: access to music lessons close to home. The program also offers tutoring, meals and support to families who might otherwise be turned away by cost. Now in its fifth year, the program serves over 50 young musicians with a new teen curriculum launching this fall.

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What we have lost now that we found the blue dot

What we have lost now that we found the blue dot

Since Google Maps launched in 2005, the little blue dot has come to symbolize a transformation in how we navigate through the world -- wholly reliant on GPS. But what do we lose when we no longer get lost?

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Encore: The Seamstress and the Deev

Encore: The Seamstress and the Deev

Recorded live at Tanglewood with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Afghan tale follows a savvy seamstress and her chatty kitty on a royally epic adventure.

This Circle Round episode originally was released on Aug. 5, 2025.

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As Clancy jurors remain deadlocked, what to know about the 'insanity defense'

As Clancy jurors remain deadlocked, what to know about the 'insanity defense'

Under Massachusetts law, when someone pleads not guilty by reason of a “lack of criminal responsibility," the burden is on the prosecution to prove the defendant was sane at the time of the crimes.

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Trump Invites Vulnerable Republicans to Dinner

“President Donald Trump is hosting vulnerable Republican incumbents facing tough re-election contests for dinner in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday,” MS NOW reports. “The invitees include GOP lawmakers who are locked in competitive races this November, according to the official, who declined to provide a full list of the Republican attendees. Politico was […]

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Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit

The US government wrote a letter in support of OpenAI’s argument that training AI on others' intellectual property is fair use.

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ICE Plans to Pay $5 Million to Create National Voting Database

As part of a broader DHS surge to investigate alleged voter fraud, ICE has announced it plans to pay up to $5 million to create what amounts to a federal voter database.

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How the Hell Did an Island Suddenly Appear, Then Vanish?

How the Hell Did an Island Suddenly Appear, Then Vanish?

A floating mass of trees and vegetation in British Columbia’s Williston Lake attracted international attention after it was filmed this summer by boaters—and then seemed to disappear.