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Massachusetts judge faces judicial board for allegedly aiding migrant 7 years ago

7:35am June 09, 2025

by Tovia Smith

A Massachusetts judge is fighting to keep her job after being accused of helping a migrant evade immigration enforcement agents seven years ago. She faces a judicial conduct board on Monday.

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How The U.S.-Saudi Relationship Could Change With A Biden Victory

by Jackie Northam

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cultivated a close relationship with the Trump administration. How would that change under a Biden administration?

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What Would A 2nd Trump Term Mean For The Environment?

President Trump touts his success at boosting fossil fuels and rolling back climate rules. But he's faced setbacks in court and pushback from states and industry.

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Politics & Government

Biden, Trump Focus On Swing States As November's Election Nears

by Tamara Keith

The presidential candidates are making their closing pitches as they crisscross the U.S. President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are approaching their campaign's home stretch differently.

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World News

Protesters In Thailand Turn Out Despite Government Crackdown

by Michael Sullivan

Thousands of mainly young Thais were back on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday for a fifth straight day of protests. They are demanding sweeping political change.

'Opening Act' Captures The Painful Business Of Making People Laugh

by Elizabeth Blair

The Movie The Opening Act follows the trials and tribulations of a stand-up comedian. It stars Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer, Alex Moffat along with cameos by comics who've been there.

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Politics & Government

Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic

by Leila Fadel

Latino voters are the largest non-white voting demographic this year. But the pandemic has created new obstacles to registration in a community that has had a history of low voter turnout in the U.S.

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Health & Safety

COVID-19 Cases Are Increasing In At Least 30 States

by Allison Aubrey

Coronavirus infection rates are higher than they've been since the middle of the summer, and hospitalizations are up too. As the virus surges, many are wondering: Is it safe to vote in person?

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Cow In Australia Is Freed After Being Trapped On Trampoline

In Victoria, a few dozen cows escaped their pasture. The farmers got them all except one. A neighbor found the missing cow unable to stand up on her in-ground trampoline.

World News

Rallies Erupt Across France To Honor Slain Teacher Who Was Beheaded

by Eleanor Beardsley

People shocked over the beheading of a teacher in a Paris suburb held rallies on Sunday while police continued making arrests. An extremist accused the teacher of insulting the prophet Muhammad.

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Massachusetts judge faces judicial board for allegedly aiding migrant 7 years ago

How The U.S.-Saudi Relationship Could Change With A Biden Victory

What Would A 2nd Trump Term Mean For The Environment?

Biden, Trump Focus On Swing States As November's Election Nears

Protesters In Thailand Turn Out Despite Government Crackdown

'Opening Act' Captures The Painful Business Of Making People Laugh

Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic

COVID-19 Cases Are Increasing In At Least 30 States

Cow In Australia Is Freed After Being Trapped On Trampoline

Rallies Erupt Across France To Honor Slain Teacher Who Was Beheaded

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