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Half a million federal workers will miss paychecks Friday as government shutdown drags on Financial strain is worsening for federal employees after a push to restore pay during the government shutdown failed in the Senate.

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Letitia James will make first court appearance in mortgage fraud case New York Attorney General Letitia James faces court over mortgage fraud allegations tied to a Norfolk home purchase

Letitia James will make first court appearance in mortgage fraud case | Click on the image to read the full story

Man sought in several burglaries in Worcester, police say Worcester police need your help identifying a man caught on surveillance video in connection with the burglaries.

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Caught on camera: NH coffee shop owner chases man who took tip jar Surveillance video captured a New Hampshire coffee shop owner chasing a man who took a tip jar from the store and was able to get the tip jar back.

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National Guard aircraft crashes during training mission in Oklahoma A National Guard aircraft crashed in Oklahoma City during a training mission, causing power outages and a grass fire. No injuries were reported.

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Tropical storm Melissa threatens Jamaica and Haiti with catastrophic flooding Melissa may strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing life-threatening rains and landslides to the Caribbean

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5 fun things to do in Mass. weekend of Oct. 24 to 26 Looking for something fun to do in Massachusetts this weekend? Here are five suggestions:

5 fun things to do in Mass. weekend of Oct. 24 to 26

Michigan has acquired a life ring that washed ashore 50 years ago from the Edmund Fitzgerald Larry Orr found it on the Lake Superior shore after the Fitzgerald sank during an incredible storm in November 1975. All 29 men on the ore vessel died.

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'We want to donate more': Siblings give 1,500 first aid kits to low-income families Millie and Krish Sethi created the PureKindness Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed at making basic medical care more accessible.

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President Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ad President Donald Trump says on social media that he is ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of recent television ads protesting U.S. tariffs, which he calles "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions

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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Mass. crash A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after he was injured in a crash in Hamilton, Massachusetts, police said.

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US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela The U.S. military has flown a pair of supersonic, heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela

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Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada's team plays the Dodgers Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Alaska Airlines says an information technology outage is grounding its flights Alaska Airlines says it is grounding its planes because of an information technology outage

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Jack Smith asks Congress and the Justice Department to allow him to testify publicly House and Senate Judiciary Committee leaders are considering Smith’s request, with some urging transparency and public hearings.

Jack Smith asks Congress and the Justice Department to allow him to testify publicly | Click on the image to read the full story

Boston's Robert Lewis Jr. inspires through service Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston CEO Robert Lewis Jr. shares how growing up in East Boston shaped his mission to empower youth and strengthen community.

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Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt on family, fame and Hudson pride "Extreme" guitarist Nuno Bettencourt shares how growing up in Hudson, Massachusetts, shaped his music, family values and lasting connection to home.

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Man pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles A 29-year-old man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges

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Tom Demakes: A legacy of giving in Lynn Business leader and philanthropist Tom Demakes honors his Greek roots by giving back to Lynn through youth programs and community development

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DNA reveals wrong bear euthanized after fatal attack at an Arkansas campground The bear that Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) biologists euthanized earlier this year is not the same bear that killed a man who was camping at a campground in the Ozark National Forest, the commission discovered.

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Wedding etiquette includes being mindful of how much it costs guests to attend Here are some recommendations for ways engaged couples can reduce costs for their wedding guests and how guests can participate without going into debt.

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Renowned journalist comes home to WCVB After getting her start in Boston, Martha Raddatz now reports from war zones across the globe.

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Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program marks 40 years In 1985, dueling health crises struck Boston's ballooning homeless population, an outbreak of tuberculosis and the AIDS epidemic.

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Shutdown day 23: Federal workers to miss first full paychecks, SNAP benefits running low As the government shutdown enters its 23rd day, federal workers are set to miss their first full paycheck, with no resolution in sight.

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Historian, preservationists decry Trump's demolition of East Wing President Trump demolished the East Wing of the White House to make room for a $300 million ballroom, bypassing federal approvals and sparking backlash from preservationists.

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13-year-old arrested in Mass. remains in ICE custody, attorney says "He asked me when he could come home," the boy's lawyer said.

13-year-old arrested in Mass. remains in ICE custody, attorney says | Click on the image to read the full story

Satellite images show before and after of demolition of White House East Wing New satellite images taken Thursday show the scale of the demolition of the White House East Wing as President Donald Trump moves forward with the construction of a new ballroom at the White House.

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NH country club shooting survivor says husband helped save her, comfort others A woman was celebrating her wedding anniversary last month when she was shot at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, she told WMUR in an exclusive interview on Thursday.

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Pennsylvania couple accused of stealing $60K in Amazon packages Pennsylvania residents face felony charges for allegedly stealing $60K in Amazon packages.

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After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets After major outlets quit over new media rules, the Pentagon welcomes 60 journalists, mostly from conservative outlets, to form a new press corps.

After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets | Click on the image to read the full story