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January 6, 2021

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Springfield church arson suspect Dushko Vulchev went on Berkshires tire slashing spree, police allege

Dushko Vulchev, of Houlton, Maine, is accused of vandalizing dozens of cars and a two truck in Pittsfield in addition to attempted arson of a church and slashing tires in Springfield.

By Stephanie Barry | sbarry@repub.com

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Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill that takes steps to change state seal and motto, following decades of protests from indigenous activists

The bill sets up a special commission to review the seal, recommend a new design and propose an educational program its history.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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Massachusetts lawmakers pass nearly $17 billion transportation bond bill as legislative session pushes past traditional deadline

House and Senate negotiators have spent more than six months negotiating a roughly $17 billion transportation financing bill.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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Massachusetts lawmakers strike last-minute deal on economic development bill, shelving sports betting proposal

Several grant programs in the bill must be awarded in a way that “promotes geographic, social, racial and economic equity."

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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Patriots’ quarterback 2021: New England among several teams looking for a new QB

If the Patriots move on from Cam Newton, they'll have company pursuing starters

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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Jeter Downs, Jarren Duran among Boston Red Sox prospects who could make MLB debuts in 2021 but don’t expect to see them right away

The Red Sox acquired Jeter Downs in the Mookie Betts.

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

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Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao: Live stream, how to watch La Liga 2021, Lionel Messi (Wed. Jan. 6)

How to watch Wednesday's match.

By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com

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Massachusetts sports betting proposal cut out of economic development bill as lawmakers push past traditional deadline

Sen. Eric Lesser, a key negotiator on the bill, said he wants to see sports betting done in the next session.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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‘Underground’ comes to Oprah Winfrey Network | How to watch, live stream, time

'Underground' and 'Revisiting Underground' premiere tonight, Jan. 5, at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, respectively.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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‘This Is Us’ Season 5 resumes | How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

‘This Is Us’ will resume on NBC tonight, Jan. 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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