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Elizabeth Warren Addresses Native American Heritage: Patch PM
Also: Youth hockey coach accused of sexually abusing 8 boys; Radio host fired despite being cleared of sexual misconduct claims; More.

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Elizabeth Warren Addresses Native American Heritage Claims
The U.S. Senator said President Trump disrespects Native Americans when he calls her Pocahontas.
8 Boys Accuse Marblehead Hockey Coach Of Sexual Abuse
More accusations have been levied against Christopher Prew, who was indicted on child rape charges earlier this week.
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Former MA Gov's Brother-In-Law Indicted For Rape, Kidnapping
Bernard Sigh, of Milton, was arrested in December after allegedly cornering a woman in her apartment and forcing her to have sex with him.
WEEI Pulls Friday Shows For Sensitivity Training
The radio station's staff will take part in all-day mandatory sensitivity training Friday.
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WBUR's Ashbrook Fired Despite Being Cleared Of Sexual Misconduct
Ashbrook called the the firing "deeply unfair."
Mother Who Kidnapped Children Captured In CT: Police
She had threatened to harm herself and her children, police said.
Suspect With 72 Charges Wanted By Police
Richard Mayo, just 25, has six dozen criminal charges on his record.
MA Gas Prices: Looking For Cheapest Option
It could be worse, but it's been much better at the pumps this time in past years.
Murder Suspect Arrested After Walpole Standoff
A man wanted in connection with a murder in Boston barricaded himself in a Hilltop Drive apartment Tuesday night.
Boston Man Sent To Prison For Coercing 3 Girls To Send Nude Pics
'This has changed me forever,' wrote one of his victims in a statement. The Roxbury man will serve at least 5 years in prison.
State Senator: Cancer Won't Stop Me
State Sen. Michael Barrett, a Democrat from Lexington, said he was diagnosed with Leukemia this week. But that won't stop him, he said.
Somerville's Assembly Row: What's Coming In 2018
Ten openings ranging from new restaurants to department stores were announced Wednesday.
Medford Pizza Shop Owner Pleads Guilty To Tax Violations
A man who owned and operated a local pizza shop for 16 years admitted to avoiding paying $172,000 in taxes, authorities said.
Reading Selectmen Express Frustration With RMLD
To little a contribution, to little communication says the Reading board.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., asks a question of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, on the Financial Stability Oversight Council. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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