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Election 2018: MA Gov. Charlie Baker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren Win
Democrats also swept U.S. House races, where winners include Ayanna Presley, who becomes the state's first African-American congresswoman.

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Democrats also swept U.S. House races, where winners include Ayanna Presley, who becomes the state's first African-American congresswoman.

New Hampshire Democrats took control of the state legislature and captured both congressional races. Governor Chris Sununu was re-elected.
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A new report from 24/7 Wall St. looked at the vehicle theft rate in every state. Here’s what they found for Rhode Island.
A new report from 24/7 Wall St. looked at the vehicle theft rate in every state. Here’s what they found for New Hampshire.
A new report from 24/7 Wall St. looked at the vehicle theft rate in every state. Here’s what they found for Massachusetts.
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24/7 Wall St. crunched the numbers to determine where food prices are highest. See what they found for Rhode Island.
Wall St. crunched the numbers to determine where food prices are highest. See what they found for New Hampshire.
24/7 Wall St. crunched the numbers to determine where food prices are highest. See what they found for Massachusetts.
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Taco Bell promised one free taco to everyone after Betts stole a base during the World Series; Nov. 1 is the day to collect.
Taco Bell promised one free taco to everyone after Betts stole a base during the World Series; Nov. 1 is the day to collect.
Taco Bell promised one free taco to everyone after Betts stole a base during the World Series; Nov. 1 is the day to collect
The magazine ranked the homes for overall quality and for quality in short-term care.
The homes were rated for overall quality and for quality in short-stay rehabilitation.
The nursing homes are rated for overall quality as well as for quality of short-term care.
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