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Suspected drunk driver hits mother, two children

LOWELL, Mass. -- A mother and her two children are recovering tonight after a suspected drunk driver hit them with his car. [Full Story]

Bishop asked Patrick Kennedy not to receive Communion
BOSTON -- Congressman Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island has revealed that he was asked by the Catholic Church not to receive Communion because of his views on abortion. [full story]
Deadly crash in Sumner Tunnel kills one woman
BOSTON -- State Police are investigating a deadly crash inside the Sumner Tunnel. [full story]
Fuel spill shut down Route 3 in Chelmsford
CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Part of Route 3 was shut down in Chelmsford Sunday morning due to a tractor trailer accident. [full story]
MBTA driver honored at Gillette Stadium
FOXBORO, Mass. -- An MBTA driver got a pat on the back at Sunday's Patriots game. [full story]
Bill targeting elderly drivers stalls on Beacon Hill
BOSTON -- A Massachusetts bill targeting elderly drivers has stalled on Beacon Hill. [full story]
Parents' tempers flare at youth hockey game in Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Police had to be called to keep the peace at a youth hockey game in Bridgewater. [full story]
Transgender inmate to renew request for electrolysis
BOSTON -- A convicted killer is again asking a judge for electrolysis treatments. [full story]
Sunday marks 46th anniversary of JFK assassination
BOSTON -- Today marks an infamous day on the calendar to remember a fallen President. [full story]
Police departments perform counter-terrorism exercise
AUBURN, Mass. -- Local police departments are now working to protect students and shoppers from terrorism. [full story]