
Anna Rubenstein is a Boston University undergraduate fellow working as a general assignment reporter for WBUR.
At BU, Anna studies journalism and English. She worked for the student newspaper and radio station, and has spent her summers covering news in Pittsburgh and Baltimore. She loves telling stories that help us understand one another better.
She is from West Windsor, New Jersey, and is excited for her last spring in Boston — for now.
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Former Brigham and Women's doctor pleads not guilty to 81 new counts of sexual assault
Prosecutors say Dr. Derrick Todd sexually abused his rheumatology patients, falsely claiming that the procedures were necessary for their treatment. He's now facing dozens of charges in Middlesex and Suffolk...

Healey signs bill reforming marijuana business governance, sales in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey will now appoint all members of a reformed Cannabis Control Commission. She signed a bill Sunday that included several changes to Massachusetts' marijuana industry.

A running list of the Boston Marathon's (many) landmarks
Here are some of the must-see people and places that dot the Boston Marathon route.

Trump administration fires Boston immigration judge who issued ruling in Öztürk case
Roopal Patel was terminated Friday, according to the New York Times. Her dismissal is one of the latest judge firings among dozens of others as the federal government moves to...

With new program, Boston to ensure AI literacy in public high schools
Boston becomes the first major U.S. city to mandate AI training in public high schools.
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'This is one to take seriously': Officials warn of dangerous wind and coastal flooding from 'historic' nor'easter
State and city officials advised residents to stay indoors during the storm moving, expected to last through the day Monday.

Boston schools officials outline 400 staff cuts, priority investments in proposed budget
The staffing losses include 265 teaching positions and 161 paraprofessional positions. A little more than half are the result of school closures and grade reconfigurations in fewer than 10 schools,...

Man dies, two police officers injured in Fall River shooting
Nigel Vaughn, 40, was shot and killed by police after officials say he "began to violently resist" during a pat frisk. Two other officers were shot; Both were treated and...

Anti-ICE protesters gather on Boston Common
Protesters gathered on Boston Common Saturday to demand Massachusetts end all cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and provide stronger protections for immigrant communities.

Healey tells business leaders she's focused on driving down costs in Mass.
Gov. Healey spoke to business leaders Thursday to share her focus on affordability.