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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 · 5h

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 · 5h

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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 6h

'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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 9h

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 · 9h

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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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 9h

MetroWest school custodian arrested on child pornography charge | Click on the image to read the full story

MetroWest school custodian arrested on child pornography charge

A MetroWest custodian, recently hired at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, was arrested on a child pornography charge. He is being held on $5,000 bail.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

Gardner police seek suspect accused of stealing volunteer's electric scooter | Click on the image to read the full story

Gardner police seek suspect accused of stealing volunteer's electric scooter

The organization says it's the victim's sole means of getting around town.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

Some Newton residents sent incorrect vote by mail instructions | Click on the image to read the full story

Some Newton residents sent incorrect vote by mail instructions

Election officials will be sending corrections to voters who may have received the incorrect information about the deadline for returning their ballots.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

Migrant who raped teen at Mass. hotel shelter sentenced | Click on the image to read the full story

Migrant who raped teen at Mass. hotel shelter sentenced

A migrant convicted last month of raping a teenage girl at a Massachusetts hotel while it was being used as a migrant shelter last year was sentenced.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

'Real Housewives' star, husband charged in Maryland with fraudulently reporting burglary, theft

A "Real Housewives" star and her husband were arrested in Carroll County on allegations they lied about a burglary, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

A migrant convicted of raping teen girl at Mass. shelter sentenced to 10-12 years in prison.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

US stocks drop toward worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China | Click on the image to read the full story

US stocks drop toward worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

Stocks had been heading for a slight gain in the morning until Trump said he is considering "a massive increase of tariffs" on Chinese imports.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

'I'm old, I'm tired': Paul Pierce responds to DUI allegations after arrest in California | Click on the image to read the full story

'I'm old, I'm tired': Paul Pierce responds to DUI allegations after arrest in California

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is breaking his silence following his DUI arrest in California on Thursday.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

Family seeks independent prosecutor in police-related death | Click on the image to read the full story

Family seeks independent prosecutor in police-related death

"There have been too many troubling and questionable events transpiring in the matter that warrant outside investigation," the family's attorney said.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

Melania Trump says 8 children are reunited with families after ongoing talks with Putin | Click on the image to read the full story

Melania Trump says 8 children are reunited with families after ongoing talks with Putin

Melania Trump announced Friday that eight children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families following ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 12h

Moped driver injured after being struck by ambulance in Roxbury | Click on the image to read the full story

Moped driver injured after being struck by ambulance in Roxbury

A moped rider was hospitalized after being struck by an ambulance in Roxbury.

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