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Philadelphia eyes tax on sugary drinks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia could soon become the first major U.S. city with a sugary drinks tax after a city council committee…
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Ex-NY political boss gets 12 years in corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a backroom master whose name was synonymous with political power in the…
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Entire 2016 field descends on New York City ahead of primary
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's matzo factories and diners will take a backseat to the debate stage and talk show…
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Plastic bag ban could become Massachusetts law
BOSTON — Residents across the commonwealth may soon face what shoppers in 20 Bay State municipalities already experience every time they go to…
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Rosario Dawson: ‘Shame on you’ Hillary
When introducing Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally in New York City, actress Rosario Dawson had some strong words for Hillary Clinton.…
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Broken Windows policing: The key to urban renewal
If Boston is serious about urban renewal, it may want to bring back one of the now defunct policies of the late…