For Democratic candidates, it?s South Carolina that?s gaining importance

Senator Kamala Harris spoke in Columbia, S.C., Friday.

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Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and others already have their sights set on the increasingly crucial primary state of South Carolina.

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How can the economic engine of the state not have enough money to fund its school system?

The $960 million MGM Springfield employs about 2,865 and has had more than 2 million visitors since opening in August.

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MGM?s casino hopes to up the ante in Springfield

Foot traffic in downtown Springfield is up and already changing the area for the better, but is time on the city?s side?

President Trump discussed ending the government shutdown from the Rose Garden on Friday.

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Yvonne Abraham

The shutdown proved he?s the man of the people

Comparing President Trump and his advisers to Marie Antoinette? For shame! Nothing could be further from the truth, despite numerous indications that it?s the truth.

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A recent poll shows that the American people have mixed feelings about investigating President Trump.

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The shutdown inflicted severe political damage on the president, emboldening Democrats and instilling worry in his advisers about a possible Republican challenger. Former Mass. Governor Bill Weld is said to be considering a run.

4 boys arrested after Methuen home invasion

Police did not identify the suspects, all of whom are juveniles.

Man dies after Dorchester double shooting

A man shot in Dorchester on Saturday night has died, Boston police said Sunday.

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Christine Silva was last seen about 1:30 a.m. Saturday leaving a home at 1652 Plymouth St. in East Bridgewater.

Wrentham clerk declined to issue charges against driver after fatal motorcycle wreck

A defense attorney cited a toxicology report that said the crash victim had traces of fentanyl and morphine in his blood. Prosecutors are appealing the decision.

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Authorities in Louisiana say separate but related shootings Saturday in two different parishes have killed five people.

200 pounds of marijuana seized at Springfield strip club party, police say

Two vendors at the party face drug charges, according to police.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady?s eyes can throw off defenders.

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NORA PRINCIOTTI

Tom Brady uses his eyes as the ultimate tool of deception

Brady has mastered the technique like no other quarterback. He can move people with his eyes.

Fans attended a send-off rally at Gillette Stadium for the Patriots before they play in the Super Bowl

Thousands of fans turn out at Gillette Stadium to send Patriots off to Super Bowl 53

As many as 35,000 Patriots fans were at Gillette Stadium on a sunny and cold Sunday morning to send their team to Atlanta.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/01/27/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/Brady-and-radcliffe.png Daniel Radcliffe wants Tom Brady to ?take that MAGA hat out of your locker?

The ?Harry Potter? star said he?ll be rooting for the Rams in the Super Bowl and cited the New England quarterback?s connection to President Trump.

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The comedian, a frequent ?Saturday Night Live? guest, while playing Stone, claimed he was a ?normal and straightforward guy.?

Scott Allen spoke with Jon Wertheim on ?60 Minutes.?

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Globe editor appears on ?60 Minutes? in episode on lottery loopholes

Boston Globe assistant managing editor Scott Allen will appear on Sunday?s ?60 Minutes? to discuss a Spotlight investigation.

Some of Mass. might see snow on otherwise dry, breezy day

Temperatures in Boston could climb to 40 degrees Sunday but they will seem up to 10 degrees colder due to windchill.

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GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Too many mistakes to count in Celtics? loss to Warriors

Boston will have to clean up its act if it wants to beat Golden State.

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 25: Kendall Coyne of the U.S. Women's National Team competes in the Bridgestone NHL Fastest Skater during the 2019 SAP NHL All-Star Skills at SAP Center on January 25, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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KEVIN PAUL DUPONT I ON HOCKEY

In 14.346 seconds, Kendall Coyne provided a glorious moment for women?s hockey, and sports in general

Coyne participated in the Fastest Skater competition at NHL All-Star Weekend Friday night.

Long-dry Rockport gives OK for lone grocery store to sell booze

Restaurants have been allowed to sell beer and wine since 2006, but store sales have been banned since 1856.

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Twenty-one people died after a 15-foot wave of molasses swept through the North End in January 1919.

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