The intended victim was the son’s ex-wife, to whom he owned money, police allege.
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Alexa records voice during burglary, leading to arrest of 9-year-old
Police say the boy eventually confessed to breaking into his neighbor’s home 3 times.
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Priest in Boston child rape case to be released from prison this week
Paul Shanley, who repeatedly raped a boy in his parish, will be monitored on probation for 10 years though some wanted him confined to jail.
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Lyft riders in Boston will be able to hail a self-driving car by the end of the year
Riders who participate in the program will be accompanied by a test driver on standby sitting in the front seat.
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Missing New Jersey hiker found dead in White Mountains
The body of the 63-year-old environmental activist was found in the Dry River Wilderness.
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House Speaker Ryan pitches tax overhaul at New Balance shoe factory
After visiting the Lawrence, Massachusetts, factory, Ryan delivered a stinging indictment of the current tax code, calling it inefficient, unfair and too complicated.
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Dartmouth women’s swim team placed on probation for hazing incident
School officials say first-year team members were pressured to make a sexualized PowerPoint presentation.
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Massachusetts lawmakers approve a compromise on legal pot
The measure would set a state tax rate and allow localities to add their own cut.
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Memorial erected at site of witch trial hangings
Salem, Massachusetts recognizes five of the victims on the 325th anniversary of their deaths and vows never to forget.
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New Hampshire decriminalizes small amounts of marijuana, joining rest of region
More than 20 states and all of New England have eased criminal penalties on pot.