30 m. ago Boston Zoning Commission approves plan to allow taller buildings downtown

The new zoning rules aim to boost housing and revitalize the city’s struggling commercial core. The post Boston Zoning Commission approves plan to allow taller buildings downtown appeared first on Boston.com.

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60 m. ago How Salem rallied after the government shutdown closed bathrooms during its busy Halloween season

"Salem steps up time and time again—to protect our businesses, our visitors, and our residents." The post How Salem rallied after the government shutdown closed bathrooms during its busy Halloween season appeared first on Boston.com.

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67 m. ago DA’s office asking residents to submit DNA samples to help solve 1993 murder

The voluntary collection is in hopes of finding new investigative leads. The post DA’s office asking residents to submit DNA samples to help solve 1993 murder appeared first on Boston.com.

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69 m. ago What the Celtics said about Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe’s historic debut

"I don't know if I've ever seen someone have that in their debut. He had a really good game." The post What the Celtics said about Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe’s historic debut appeared first on Boston.com.

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71 m. ago Nancy Pelosi: Local Police May Arrest Federal Agents for 'Excessive Use of Force'

Speaker Emirata Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said on Wednesday that local law enforcement could arrest federal agents that break local laws as the agents seek to enforce federal immigration laws and crack down on crime. The post Nancy Pelosi: Local Police May Arrest Federal Agents for ‘Excessive Use of Force’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Burbank man arrested after trying to receive drugs through Uber couriers, police say

Burbank man arrested after trying to receive drugs through Uber couriers, police say  NBC4 Los Angeles

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2 h. ago Mom says slain Illinois woman wouldn’t want to be tied to Trump’s immigration blitz

Mom says slain Illinois woman wouldn’t want to be tied to Trump’s immigration blitz  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Trump Supporters Are Uneasy About Military Actions Against Venezuela

Some conservative policy advisers and commentators, including Laura Loomer and Stephen K. Bannon, are raising questions about the administration’s policy in the region.

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2 h. ago ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ is the ‘Nebraska’ of movies. That’s not a good thing.

Jeremy Allen White is a bright spot, but "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" is a boring, interminable slog. The post ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ is the ‘Nebraska’ of movies. That’s not a good thing. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago UW police detain man after reports of gun turn out to involve lighter shaped like firearm

UW police detain man after reports of gun turn out to involve lighter shaped like firearm  KIRO 7 News Seattle

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2 h. ago Seattle announces expansion of CARE team, additional updates following tentative police contract agreement

Seattle announces expansion of CARE team, additional updates following tentative police contract agreement  Northwest Asian Weekly

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2 h. ago China Refuses to Congratulate Conservative Japanese PM, Lectures Her About Taiwan Instead

China insisted that its muted response to Japan electing its first woman prime minister, conservative Takaichi Sanae, was "appropriate." The post China Refuses to Congratulate Conservative Japanese PM, Lectures Her About Taiwan Instead appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago City councilor pushes for more scrutiny of adult entertainment venues downtown

Councilor Ed Flynn says the changes are needed to avoid returning to the era of the notorious "Combat Zone." The post City councilor pushes for more scrutiny of adult entertainment venues downtown appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Governor, Department of Interior to spotlight ‘major federal policies’ at Alaska Day event in D.C.

Governor, Department of Interior to spotlight ‘major federal policies’ at Alaska Day event in D.C.  Alaska's News Source

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2 h. ago Patriots RB Antonio Gibson and his wife Tori announce a 4th child on the way

"No. 4 about to have four." The post Patriots RB Antonio Gibson and his wife Tori announce a 4th child on the way appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago US Public Opinion on Foreign Policy, Trade, and President Donald Trump’s Performance

US Public Opinion on Foreign Policy, Trade, and President Donald Trump’s Performance  German Marshall Fund of the United States

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3 h. ago No one paid them to say this. These Boston influencers just really love their city.

We asked Boston's top content creators what they love most about their city — that they aren't paid to promote. The post No one paid them to say this. These Boston influencers just really love their city. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago WATCH: New York City mayoral candidates face off in final debate

During Wednesday night's final New York City mayoral debate, the candidates attacked each other's records and shortcomings as they answered questions on policy issues.

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3 h. ago Turning pollution into clean fuel with stable methane production from carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the world's most abundant pollutants and a key driver of climate change. To mitigate its impact, researchers around the world are exploring ways to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and transform it into valuable products, such as clean fuels or plastics. While the idea holds great promise, turning it into reality—at least on a large scale—remains a scientific challenge.

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3 h. ago Man accused of killing teacher wife after wandering shirtless and warning of ‘too many cops’ nearby: police

Texas man Brandon Ashley charged with murdering wife Chelsea Spillers after police found the teacher's body during a welfare check at their home.

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