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Federal Grant to Help Pilgrim Workers Find New Jobs
The grant was announced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. William Keating.
DPH Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The state Department of Public Health says that the mosquito-borne illness was confirmed in a man in his 60s from Middlesex County who required hospitalization.
Patriots Wide-Receiver Antonio Brown Facing Rape Accusations
Britney Taylor says Brown sexually assaulted her on three occasions, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida.
Red Sox Part Ways with Dave Dombrowski as Team Nears Elimination
The Red Sox made the announcement after a 10-5 loss to the New York Yankees that dropped the defending champions 17½ games behind their longtime AL East rivals.
Proposed State Bill Would Allow Test Dogs, Cats to be Adopted
The bill would require that research labs spare animals from automatic euthanasia and instead use animal rescue organizations to help get the pets adopted.
Baker Joins Four Other Govs to Push Feds on Offshore Wind Power
The governors of five East Coast states are urging federal regulators not to put any additional roadblocks in the way of the country's offshore wind industry.
David Ortiz Hires Ex-Boston Police Commissioner to Probe Shooting
Retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has hired former Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis to conduct an independent investigation into his shooting.
Authorities ID Man Struck, Killed by Police Cruiser in Brockton
The Plymouth County DA says a Brockton police officer was responding to an emergency with the cruiser's sirens on when he struck Tavares at around 8:20 p.m.
State Police Investigate Pedestrian Death in Brockton
The incident happened in Brockton Friday night.
Patriots Safety Patrick Chung Indicted in N.H. on Drug Charges
New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted in New Hampshire on a charge of cocaine possession.