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SPOKANE, Wash. – It’s 3 feet long, pinkish in color, smells like a lily and must be saved from extinction, conservationists said Thursday in asking the federal government to protect the giant Palouse earthworm under the Endangered Species Act. Long thought extinct, the worm was rediscovered in the past year, …

BATAVIA, Ohio – The foster parents of a 3-year-old disabled boy who died after being wrapped in a blanket and packing tape for two days were indicted Wednesday on murder and kidnapping charges. Prosecutors have accused Liz and David Carroll Jr. of wrapping Marcus Fiesel in the blanket and tape …

BOSTON – The board of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority has given preliminary approval to a proposal that would eliminate all tolls on the highway west of Route 128. Officials say the plan is still subject to legal, financial and contract review. A final vote could be taken by the board …