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Tuesday is Election Day in 55 cities and towns across Massachusetts. Here's a guide to the the contested mayoral and city ...

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Car crashes tend to tick up this time of year, particularly in the evening, according to Massachusetts State Police. As we ...

As we enter November and the end of 2025 draws near, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger says it’s time for year-end tax and financial planning. Schlesinger, host of the podcast "Jill on Money, ...

As Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked in their fight over health care subsidies, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are paying the price.

New York City's next likely mayor is Indian, African, American, a Shiite Muslim and the son of a Hindu mom. These strands may guide how he governs.

Colorado state law there puts strict limits on tax increases. But on Monday, Colorado voters will decide if they want to increase taxes on the wealthy ...

Comedian, actor, and author Jenny Slate 's "Lifeform" is a collection of essays about life, love and having a child. The book came out in paperback on Oct. 14. We revisit a conversation Slate had with ...

In the Southern United States, educators are enjoying something known as a 'southern surge.' The boost in student performance could offer a playbook to help reverse a decade of learning loss across ...