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Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears | Click on the image to read the full story

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

One of the longest-standing pieces of environmental legislation in the U.S., credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who now feel they have the political will to do so

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 1h

Free clothing boutique helps MassBay students prepare for careers | Click on the image to read the full story

Free clothing boutique helps MassBay students prepare for careers

“The professional clothing provided at no cost helps break down barriers for our students and supports their journey toward career success.”

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 2h

Worker dies during industrial incident at Westport scrap yard, DA says | Click on the image to read the full story

Worker dies during industrial incident at Westport scrap yard, DA says

A Taunton man died on Friday following an incident at a metal recycling facility in Westport.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 2h

Biden starts radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer | Click on the image to read the full story

Biden starts radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer

"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," the spokesperson said.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 3h

4 dead, 4 in critical condition after shooting at post-homecoming celebration in Mississippi | Click on the image to read the full story

4 dead, 4 in critical condition after shooting at post-homecoming celebration in Mississippi

According to Mississippi state Sen. Derrick Simmons, four people were killed in a mass shooting at a celebration after a homecoming game in Leland.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 3h

Here's why Trump is threatening 100% tariff on China | Click on the image to read the full story

Here's why Trump is threatening 100% tariff on China

President Donald Trump issued a new threat in his trade war with China on Friday in response to new export controls on rare earth minerals.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 3h

White House reveals which agencies could be hit hardest by mass firings during government shutdown | Click on the image to read the full story

White House reveals which agencies could be hit hardest by mass firings during government shutdown

The Trump administration said Friday that it's moving forward with mass firings of federal workers, but labor unions are fighting back in court.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 4h

Thousands of rubber ducks placed in Pennsylvania town; local candy shop claims responsibility | Click on the image to read the full story

Thousands of rubber ducks placed in Pennsylvania town; local candy shop claims responsibility

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop announced on social media that it's behind the thousands of rubber ducks placed around a Pennsylvania town.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 5h

Therapy dogs are now on the job at Boston's Logan Airport! 🐾

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 6h

Woman who lost her ability to speak due to ALS got it back in an unexpected way | Click on the image to read the full story

Woman who lost her ability to speak due to ALS got it back in an unexpected way

An Iowa woman who lost her ability to speak due to ALS got it back — in her own voice.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 6h

Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect | Click on the image to read the full story

Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect on Friday

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 15h

The WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown | Click on the image to read the full story

The WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 16h

Monday, Oct. 13: Labors of Love | Click on the image to read the full story

Monday, Oct. 13: Labors of Love

Ted Reinstein is back with all new stories of New Englanders following their passions

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 16h

Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell | Click on the image to read the full story

Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell

A gas smell and fire alarm forced Atlanta’s control tower evacuation, briefly halting flights before FAA cleared the airport for normal operations.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 17h

Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho | Click on the image to read the full story

Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 17h

Mississippi man indicted in 2009 disappearance of Worcester woman, DA says | Click on the image to read the full story

Mississippi man indicted in 2009 disappearance of Worcester woman, DA says

On May 20, 2009, Patricia Santos was reported missing from 45 Fruit Street in Worcester. She was never seen or heard from again.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 18h

'Devastating': Healey slams federal job cuts as shutdown hits day 10 | Click on the image to read the full story

'Devastating': Healey slams federal job cuts as shutdown hits day 10

A "substantial" number of federal workers will be laid off as the government shutdown stretches into its tenth day.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 18h

Haverhill mayor places acting police chief on leave citing 'new information' | Click on the image to read the full story

Haverhill mayor places acting police chief on leave citing 'new information'

Haverhill Mayor Melinda Barrett placed Acting Police Chief Stephen Doherty on paid leave, citing "new information."

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 19h

Missed paychecks, federal layoffs: The government shutdown heading into another weekend | Click on the image to read the full story

Missed paychecks, federal layoffs: The government shutdown heading into another weekend

The White House has begun laying off federal workers as the government shutdown drags into another weekend.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 19h

Mass. barn fire sends thick smoke into the sky, roof collapses | Click on the image to read the full story

Mass. barn fire sends thick smoke into the sky, roof collapses

Crews were battling a fire in a barn in Lancaster, Massachusetts, late Friday afternoon.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 19h

Ceasefire begins between Israel and Hamas as hostages set to be released | Click on the image to read the full story

Ceasefire begins between Israel and Hamas as hostages set to be released

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun, with President Donald Trump expected to visit Israel next week as hostages are released and a peace agreement is signed.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 19h

Citing 'factual infirmities,' Suffolk County sheriff files motion to dismiss federal charges | Click on the image to read the full story

Citing 'factual infirmities,' Suffolk County sheriff files motion to dismiss federal charges

Tompkins previously pleaded not guilty in federal court and agreed to "step away" from his sheriff duties while the case remains ongoing.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 20h

Downed power lines caused several vehicles, including at least one school van, to catch fire in a Waltham, Massachusetts, parking lot.

Read more: https://www.wcvb.com/article/vehicles-catch-fire-power-lines-down-in-waltham-parking-lot/69000178

#Fire #VehicleFire #Massachusetts #Waltham

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 20h

President Trump to make a speech from the Oval Office | Click on the image to read the full story

President Trump to make a speech from the Oval Office

President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a speech from the Oval Office at 5 p.m. ET.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 20h

At least two people seriously injured in Lynn house fire | Click on the image to read the full story

At least two people seriously injured in Lynn house fire

A fire at a Lynn residence on Friday left at least two people with serious injuries.

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