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Caden Chase rushed for three touchdowns, while Caden Smith rushed for two touchdowns as No. 5 Central Catholic (6-3) coasted to a 39-7 victory over No. 12 St. John’s (Shrewsbury). Ronan O’Connell threw four touchdown passes, and Gianni Deprimeo rushed for two touchdowns as No. 4 Winchester (9-0) took down No. 13 North Quincy 42-6 […]

High school roundup/scores: Chase, Smith lead Central Catholic to easy football victory ↗

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People wait in line during an emergency food distribution

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments ↗

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LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, has been fired from his state job effective immediately, the governor's office said after his arrest on cocaine charges. (Massachusetts.gov photo)

Massachusetts State Police will not share background check information on busted Healey aide ↗

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Gov. Maura Healey said SNAP benefits will be paid "IN FULL" starting Saturday, adding that others who haven't missed a payment will keep seeing the next installment.

Massachusetts SNAP benefits to be paid ‘in full’ Saturday, says governor ↗

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James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research lab. He was 97.

James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97 ↗

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FOXBORO -- Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday that running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and linebacker Christian Elliss (hip) have been ruled out for Week 10 against the Buccaneers. Stevenson, Boutte and Elliss all are starters for the Patriots. Stevenson missed last week's game against the Falcons. Boutte and Elliss both suffered injuries in that 24-23 win.

Patriots rule out three starters for Week 10 game vs. Buccaneers ↗

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Dozens of flights at Boston Logan International Airport were canceled Friday morning, as the FAA-imposed 10% reduction in air traffic goes into effect.

Dozens of flights canceled at Boston Logan airport, as FAA cuts go into effect ↗

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Senate Republicans are moving to try to end the government shutdown by preparing a new bipartisan package of funding bills and daring Democrats to vote for it.

Democrats consider prolonging the shutdown as Republicans prepare new bills without health care fix ↗

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