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• Second-highest-ranking House Democrat faces primary challenge from party's left flank - House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark faces a primary challenge from organizer Jonathan Paz in Massachusetts, marking a rare test for top Democratic leadership.
• Massachusetts lawmakers push new rules that limit ability to challenge explicit library books, critics say - Massachusetts Democrats led the advance of an anti-book ban bill despite conservative opposition, as library challenges remain elevated well above pre-2020 levels.
• Christmas brawl erupts in wealthy Massachusetts enclave during holiday celebration - Video footage captured a chaotic brawl during Nantucket’s Christmas Stroll last weekend as men clashed in the street. Police say no arrests were made.
• Massachusetts man dies from deadly lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops - Health officials warn of preventable but potentially fatal lung disease linked to quartz countertops. Massachusetts reports first silicosis case in stone worker.
• Ana Walshe's DNA found on hacksaw, hatchet, bloody rug, forensic scientist testifies in husband's trial - Brian Walshe murder trial continues as prosecutors present evidence he killed wife Ana after learning of affair. Her DNA was found on alleged murder weapons, an expert said.
• Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting, agrees to voluntarily leave US - ICE detains Harvard Law professor Carlos Portugal Gouvea from Brazil after BB gun shooting outside Boston synagogue. He has agreed to leave the U.S., according to DHS.
• Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration - Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.
• Church sparks controversy with empty Nativity scene and ICE enforcement message: 'Politicizing Christmas' - Massachusetts Catholic Church sparks controversy with Nativity scene featuring missing Holy Family and an 'ICE was here' sign, drawing criticism from community members.
• Recordings of Brian Walshe played as prosecutors outline alleged love triangle murder - Brian Walshe murder trial continues in Massachusetts with digital expert testimony on Google searches about disposing remains and affair details.
• Massachusetts man accused of beating parents and setting home on fire, leaving them to die - A Massachusetts man was arrested for allegedly beating his parents, setting their house on fire and leaving them to die in the burning structure.