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02:56Sep 27, 2016

Feds Offer Guidance To Address Pattern Of Racial Discrimination At Boston Latin

A report from the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts concludes there's been a pattern of race-based discrimination at the school.

What Boston Latin School's Federal Probe Results And State Downgrade Mean
Federal Investigation Finds Boston Latin School Failed To Take Racial Hostility Seriously
Walsh Says Boston Latin Loses Level 1 Status Because Of PARCC Opt-Outs
Federal Investigation Finds Race-Based Discrimination At Boston Latin School

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Warren Opposes Mass. Ballot Question On Charter School Expansion; Backers Release New Ad

Sep 27, 2016

Braintree Deputy Police Chief Placed On Leave Over Evidence Scandal

Deputy Chief Wayne Foster was put on paid leave by the mayor over questions regarding the handling of the officer charged with managing the department's...

Sep 27, 2016

Testimony Spurs MBTA Board To Rethink Janitorial Contract

Sep 27, 2016

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The Boston Redevelopment Authority Is Getting A New Name

Executive Director Brian Golden says the BRA's new name -- the Boston Planning and Development Agency -- signals the cultural shift that has taken place at the agency in the last two years.

01:59Sep 27, 2016

Analysis: As Post-Debate Polls Roll In, A Word Of Caution

A poll that makes no attempt to control who participates should not be viewed as representative, writes Steve Koczela.

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Opposing Question 1, Gov. Baker Says He Wants To See Casino Impacts First

Baker says he plans to vote against Question 1, a carefully worded addendum to the state's expanded gaming law that would favor licensing a new gambling facility at Suffolk Downs.

Sep 27, 2016

Forecast: Unsettled Pattern Bringing Rain Showers Begins Today

We certainly haven't seen constantly poor weather lately. But today will be a rainy one, and the rest of the week there will be far less sunshine.

Sep 27, 2016

Some Keene State Students Say They're Voting For Clinton -- But With 'Barely Any Enthusiasm'

WBUR's Anthony Brooks joined a group of college students watching the debate in the swing state of New Hampshire.

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04:07Sep 27, 2016

Question 1 Seeks To Allow 2nd Slots Parlor In Massachusetts

The referendum is being backed by a developer with a very specific plan in mind for land near Suffolk Downs in Revere.

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New Online Tool Taps Into Uber To Get Patients To And From Doctors' Offices

A new online tool is tapping into the popularity of ride-hailing services to help make sure patients don't miss their doctor’s appointments.

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Sep 27, 2016

An Icon Of Grit And Grace, Pam Grier Is Finally Getting Her Due

The Harvard Film Archive is honoring the actress with a retrospective featuring some of her best known films and she is also the recipient of this year’s W.E.B. Du Bois Medal.

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Sep 27, 2016

The Suffers’ Electrifying Live Shows Have Won The Soul Outfit Legions Of Fans

The 10-piece Houston band plays the Sinclair in Cambridge on Sunday, Oct. 2.

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Sep 27, 2016

Fact Check: Trump And Clinton Debate

NPR's politics teams fact checks the first presidential debate.

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Politics With Anthony Brooks: Looking Back At Gore Vs. Bush's First Presidential Debate

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09:33Sep 26, 2016

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12:06Sep 26, 2016

Federal Investigation Finds Race-Based Discrimination At Boston Latin School

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Brighton, Excel High Schools Go Down To Level 4; Statewide, Test Results Show Little Change

Statewide results on MCAS and PARCC showed little change in some grades and were not released in others.

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Sep 26, 2016

What Boston Latin School's Federal Probe Results And State Downgrade Mean

Monday was a challenging day for Boston Latin School, one of the city's elite schools.

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03:35Sep 26, 2016

Federal Investigation Finds Boston Latin School Failed To Take Racial Hostility Seriously

The investigation found a single civil rights violation but also pointed to a pattern of administrators not taking reports of racial harassment at the school seriously.

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Sep 26, 2016

Walsh Says Boston Latin Loses Level 1 Status Because Of PARCC Opt-Outs

The prestigious exam school is losing its Level 1 status, Walsh told Boston Herald Radio Monday morning, because parents opted their students out of the PARCC assessment.

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Sep 26, 2016

Tapping Into The Mood Of New Hampshire Voters Ahead Of Monday's Presidential Debate

New Hampshire voters see a close race in their swing state, and while they're paying close attention, many are also frustrated with the campaigns.

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05:13Sep 26, 2016

Forecast: Chilly Morning Before A Sunny Day; Tuesday Brings Showers

Mornings won't be this chilly for a while. Nighttime temperatures over the next month will average in the lower to mid-50s.

Sep 26, 2016

7 Injured In Apparent Fight Involving Stabbings In Boston's Theater District, Police Say

Authorities say seven people have been injured in an apparent fight in Boston's Theater District, and police are looking for a suspect.

Sep 25, 2016

'Top Gun,' Long Snapping, And The Navy: Joe Cardona's Unlikely NFL Career

Joe Cardona was too small to be a lineman and too big to fly a jet. But to long snap for the Patriots while serving in the Navy? He's just right.

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08:41Sep 24, 2016

Boston Taxi Group Files Federal Lawsuit Over State's New Ride-Hailing Law

The Boston Taxi Owners Association is taking its fight against the state's new ride-hailing law to federal court.

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