Decorated State Trooper Dies Unexpectedly: Patch PM

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Decorated State Trooper Dies Unexpectedly

Patrick Ahl and two other troopers were awarded the Massachusetts State Police Medal of Valor in 2010 for saving a young woman's life after her car went off the road during a rainstorm.

Watch: Great White Shark Chomps On Seal Just Feet From Swimmers

No humans were hurt as the shark enjoyed lunch, but the beach was closed.

Would-Be Horse Attacker Arrested For Taking Swipe: Police

Police say the Worcester man deliberately put his shoulder into the chest of one of the horses before taking a rip.

Scene Of Horrific Newton Crash Finally Reopens

A year and a half after a car slammed into the popular pizza place in West Newton, Sweet Tomatoes is open - and busy - again.

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