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Massachusetts city with large Cape Verdean community sets curfew ahead of World Cup match

Headline from The Republic

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts city home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities will impose a nighttime curfew ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match Friday after police said recent postgame celebrations were marred by shootings, stabbings and other violence, prompting city officials …

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  1. NBC Boston

    Brockton announces curfew Friday night after Cape Verde's next World Cup match (opens NBC Boston)

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    Cape Verde soccer fans celebrate in the streets of Brockton, Massachusetts, after the team pulled off a huge upset against Spain.

  2. The Republic

    Massachusetts city with large Cape Verdean community sets curfew ahead of World Cup match (opens The Republic)

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    BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts city home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities will impose a nighttime curfew ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match Friday after police said recent postgame celebrations were marred by shootings, stabbings and other violence, prompting city officials …

  3. Fox News

    Massachusetts city imposes curfew ahead of historic World Cup match (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Brockton officials announced an overnight curfew ahead of Cape Verde's World Cup match, citing shootings, reckless driving and public safety concerns.

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