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Healey refuses to tap $8 billion rainy day fund to cover SNAP, but doubles payments to food banks The governor is releasing $4 million from another state account to double the state’s November payment to food banks. But she said tapping the rainy day fund would open the floodgates to other request...

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NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. n.pr/4qjVMDS

ICE arrests Afghan man with brain cancer in Methuen. Now, he’s hundreds of miles from his doctors It’s getting harder for immigrants to win release from custody, even when they're in dire health.

It’s getting harder for immigrants to win release from custody, even when they're in dire health.

Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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5 things to do this weekend, including Blue Man Group's final shows and Boston Harborfest Plus, the Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival and Puppet Showplace Theater's summer outdoor series.

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I'm here for you, SRB.

NPR host Adrian Ma remembers his girlfriend who died in D.C. plane crash NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.

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Did you feel it?

Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and peace activist, dies at 100 Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

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Kinda glad I put the lights on it. Happy holidays!

When life gives you whiskey... DRINK IT!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The 2 prior fights were far better. Props to Iron Mike for showing up.

Oh, it's happening.

Hiiiiii back!