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GE Will Be Dropped By Dow After 100-Year Run; It's To Be Replaced By Walgreens

S&P Dow Jones Indices said Tuesday that GE will be removed from index before the open of trading next Tuesday.

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Jogger In Bridgewater Fights Off Alleged Kidnapper

Police say a woman in Bridgewater fought off a man who sexually assaulted her and tried to drag her into his car while she was out for a morning jog.

Jun 19, 2018

MBTA Raising Prices At Some Garages, Dropping Fees At Underused Lots

Drivers who park and ride from MBTA facilities during the workweek will pay steeper prices at the more popular garages but could receive discounts at underused lots, under a new...

Jun 19, 2018

Boston Plans To Sue Opioid Makers

The city has retained a law firm to sue pharmaceutical companies for damages from the deadly opioid epidemic.

Jun 19, 2018

Dry air will continue to flow south into the region this morning and early afternoon. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Forecast: Drier Air Moves In Tuesday

After Monday's heat and humidity, Tuesday's weather takes a turn for the comfortable.

Jun 19, 2018

Suffolk Downs workers repaint the post at the finish line. The racetrack site is now the largest redevelopment project in the region. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

In The Running For Amazon's HQ2, Suffolk Downs Turns Toward Redevelopment

Even if Amazon goes elsewhere, redevelopment of the historic racetrack will transform the region far into the future.

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07:53Jun 19, 2018

Third-grade students in a diverse classroom at Garfield Elementary School in Revere work on assignments in class. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Stark, Stubborn 'Achievement Gaps' Persist 25 Years After Education Reform

Massachusetts schools are heralded as the "best in the nation," but tests also show wide achievement gaps between white students and low-income and minority students.

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06:31Jun 19, 2018

Closing Arguments Delivered In Trial Of Ex-Mobster Accused In Murder Of Boston Nightclub Owner

Prosecutors say Francis "Cadillac Frank" Salemme had Steven DiSarro murdered to keep him from cooperating with the federal government against the mob.

04:34Jun 18, 2018

Junot Díaz has been accused by several writers of sexual misconduct or verbal abuse. Here is a fie photo of him in 2013. (Bebeto Matthews/AP)

After Investigating Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Junot Díaz, MIT Says He Can Still Teach

Last month, writer Zinzi Clemmons accused the acclaimed author of sexual misconduct, and other writers accused him of verbal abuse.

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Jun 18, 2018

John Adams Courthouse, home of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. (Joe Difazio for WBUR)

Business Groups Applaud, While Progressives Bemoan 'Millionaire's Tax' Ruling

The proposed ballot measure would have raised taxes on the state's highest earners to pay for education and transportation initiatives.

03:58Jun 18, 2018

'It Can Happen To Anybody': Judge From Trooper Case Says Daughter Is 'Just A Kid With A Substance Use Disorder'

Judge Tim Bibaud discusses his daughter's high-profile arrest, her recovery and his perspective as a drug court judge in Dudley.

07:36Jun 18, 2018

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In this April 11 photo, an unidentified 15-year-old high school student displays a vaping device near her school's campus in Cambridge. (Steven Senne/AP)

The Addictive Nature Of JUUL E-Cigarettes

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Trump Immigration Policy 'A National Disgrace,' R.I. Rep. Says

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In this photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, people who've been taken into custody related to cases of illegal entry into the United States, sit in one of the cages at a facility in McAllen, Texas, Sunday, June 17, 2018. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Rio Grande Valley Sector via AP)

Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration's Zero Tolerance Immigration Policy

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12:31Jun 18, 2018

Former DHS Official, Religious Leader React To Trump Administration Immigration Policy

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13:00Jun 18, 2018

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An MBTA red line train leaves Downtown Crossing station. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

MBTA Estimate: North-South Rail Link Would Cost At Least $12.3B

The T's analysis dwarfs the figures in a study publicized last summer by Harvard students.

Jun 18, 2018

For Low-Income Teens, Summer Jobs Focusing On Public Health Are Being Funded By Mass. AG's Office

The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says it is awarding nearly $327,000 to 90 organizations across the state to fund temporary jobs for teens from July 9 to...

Jun 18, 2018

Gov. Charlie Baker in the WBUR studio on June 8, 2018 (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Citing 'Inhumane Treatment Of Children,' Baker Cancels Plan To Send Flight Crew To Southern Border

The federal government's practice of separating undocumented children from their parents when detained at the border has drawn bipartisan scorn

Jun 18, 2018

A voter in Cambridge (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

'Millionaire's Tax' Won't Be On The State Ballot, Mass. SJC Rules

Voters will not have an opportunity to impose an income surtax on the state’s wealthiest earners this November.

02:58Jun 18, 2018

Massachusetts Coastal Homes Under Threat From Climate Change, Says Report

A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says increased flooding due to rising sea levels may have a significant effect on coastal Massachusetts homes within the next 30...

04:52Jun 18, 2018

Trees were blooming in Boston Public Garden on a warm day in May. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Councilors To Evaluate Tree Cover Across City

Councilors will discuss the number of trees in Boston, how they're managed, and plans for planting more.

Jun 18, 2018

New England Fishermen Worry About Trade Dispute With China

New England fishermen could be caught in the middle of the escalating trade dispute between the US and China.

Jun 18, 2018

Mobster 'Cadillac Frank' Was Afraid Nightclub Owner Would Rat Him Out, Prosecutor Tells Jurors

Closing arguments and the beginning of jury deliberations are expected in the trial of former New England crime boss Francis "Cadillac Frank" Salemme.

04:34Jun 18, 2018

MIT Says New 3D Printing Technique Could Revolutionize Medical Procedures

MIT engineers are using 3D printing and magnets to revolutionize how medical procedures are performed.

Jun 18, 2018

A few showers or a storm are possible overnight. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Forecast: Today Could See Record Heat In Boston

The record for today is 94, which was set back in 1929.

03:02Jun 18, 2018

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GE Will Be Dropped By Dow After 100-Year Run; It's To Be Replaced By Walgreens

Help Us Find A Story. What Are You Curious About Around Boston?

Jogger In Bridgewater Fights Off Alleged Kidnapper

MBTA Raising Prices At Some Garages, Dropping Fees At Underused Lots

Boston Plans To Sue Opioid Makers

Forecast: Drier Air Moves In Tuesday

In The Running For Amazon's HQ2, Suffolk Downs Turns Toward Redevelopment

Stark, Stubborn 'Achievement Gaps' Persist 25 Years After Education Reform

Closing Arguments Delivered In Trial Of Ex-Mobster Accused In Murder Of Boston Nightclub Owner

After Investigating Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Junot Díaz, MIT Says He Can Still Teach

Business Groups Applaud, While Progressives Bemoan 'Millionaire's Tax' Ruling

'It Can Happen To Anybody': Judge From Trooper Case Says Daughter Is 'Just A Kid With A Substance Use Disorder'

The Addictive Nature Of JUUL E-Cigarettes

Trump Immigration Policy 'A National Disgrace,' R.I. Rep. Says

Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration's Zero Tolerance Immigration Policy

Former DHS Official, Religious Leader React To Trump Administration Immigration Policy

MBTA Estimate: North-South Rail Link Would Cost At Least $12.3B

For Low-Income Teens, Summer Jobs Focusing On Public Health Are Being Funded By Mass. AG's Office

Citing 'Inhumane Treatment Of Children,' Baker Cancels Plan To Send Flight Crew To Southern Border

'Millionaire's Tax' Won't Be On The State Ballot, Mass. SJC Rules

Massachusetts Coastal Homes Under Threat From Climate Change, Says Report

Boston Councilors To Evaluate Tree Cover Across City

New England Fishermen Worry About Trade Dispute With China

Mobster 'Cadillac Frank' Was Afraid Nightclub Owner Would Rat Him Out, Prosecutor Tells Jurors

MIT Says New 3D Printing Technique Could Revolutionize Medical Procedures

Forecast: Today Could See Record Heat In Boston