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U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III at WBUR in early 2018 (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Kennedy Considering Primary Challenge To Sen. Markey

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The state's second human case of EEE this year was announced by the Department of Public Health on Friday. (Courtesy of bogdog Dan/Flickr)

A 2nd Person In Mass. Is Diagnosed With Mosquito-Linked EEE Disease

Another person has contracted the EEE virus in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health confirmed on Friday. This comes less than one week from the state's first case since 2013....

Group Urges Rep. Joe Kennedy III To Run For Sen. Edward Markey's Seat

Despite the push for Rep. Joe Kennedy to run for the Senate seat, a spokeswoman the congressman said he appreciated the effort but isn't interested.

Aug 17, 2019

Boston Woman Accused Of Stabbing EMT Found Not Competent To Stand Trial

Julie Tejeda, 31, faces several charges, including assault with intent to murder, in connection to the July 10 incident.

Aug 16, 2019

Week In Review: Supervised Consumption Sites, General Electric, 2020 Race

We review the week's big stories.

MassWildlife: Bald Eagles Are Rebounding, But Bumble Bees Are Now Endangered

This year's proposed changes would shift the bald eagle and peregrine falcon from threatened species down a notch to special concern species, and list two species of bumble bee as...

Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Dips Below 3%

According to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, the Massachusetts jobless rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 2.9%.

NTSB Probing Crash Of Earnhardt Plane, Whose Engines Were Made By Conn. Firm Merging With Raytheon

The Cessna carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr. was powered by two Pratt & Whitney engines. The company is owned by United Technologies, which with Raytheon in June announced a "merger of...

Audit: Mass. RMV Saw Notice About Driver Before Fatal N.H. Crash

The Registry of Motor Vehicles missed multiple out-of-state violation notices, including five boxes that contain warnings related to alcohol offenses, as it worked in recent weeks to clear a backlog...

Aug 16, 2019

In this 2016 file photo, three of Deepwater Wind's turbines stand in the water off Block Island, R.I. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

An Ill Wind Blows For Vineyard Wind

Developers of the proposed $2.8 billion project off the coast of Martha's Vineyard had hoped to get federal environmental approval and start construction this year. But federal officials announced a...

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06:05Aug 16, 2019

The ferry MV Lightning ran aground Friday morning on its way from Hull to Boston. (Photo courtesy Craig Snyder)

4 Injured After MBTA Ferry Runs Aground Near Long Island

An MBTA ferry ran aground Friday morning to avoid hitting a fishing boat.

Aug 16, 2019

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Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding at the Surf Ballroom, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Clear Lake, Iowa. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Visits New Hampshire

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26:30Aug 16, 2019

People on Sunday attend a vigil for victims of Saturday's mass shooting at a shopping complex in El Paso, Texas. (John Locher/AP)

How Mass Shootings Reverberate In Our Communities And Online

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27:25Aug 15, 2019

Howard Greenberg in the exhibition Viewpoints: Photographs from the Howard Greenberg Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. August 8, 2019, Lois B. and Michael K. Torf Gallery. (Couresty: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

'It's Magic:' Art Collector Howard Greenberg On 20th Century 'Vintage' Photography

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Madoff Whistle-Blower Alleges GE Covered Up Financial Problems

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It will be cooler at the coast today once again, but into the 80s inland. (Courtesy NOAA)

Weekend Weather: Here Comes The Humidity Again

More humidity is on the way this weekend and it will be oppressive.

Aug 16, 2019

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Downtown Boston (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

More Licenses Suspended As RMV Backtracking Continues

A report released Thursday says over 800 more drivers have had their licenses suspended.

Aug 15, 2019

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey takes questions from reporters during a news conference on Jan. 31, 2017, in Boston. (Steven Senne/AP)

Healey Among AGs Suing Trump Administration Over 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule

Maura Healey is among 13 attorneys general in the suit, which names the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Aug 15, 2019

An increase in temperatures is likely this weekend and early next week. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: Mostly Sunny, Comfortably Warm

Comfortable temperatures and humidity levels both move higher this weekend.

02:23Aug 15, 2019

A new Orange Line train was unveiled Wednesday. The MBTA says it plans to replace the line's entire fleet by 2022. (Courtesy MBTA)

Baker: New Orange Line Trains Will Help T 'Turn The Corner'

The six-car train is the first in the fleet to go into service. Officials say the Orange Line's 120 aging cars will be replaced by 152 news ones by 2021.

Aug 14, 2019

Average temperatures from Friday into mid-week next week are expected to be above normal. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: Drier Air, Sunshine Returning

Generally the weather continues warm and humid this weekend after a brief break the next few days.

Aug 14, 2019

District Court Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph departs federal court in Boston after facing obstruction of justice charges for allegedly helping a man in the country illegally evade immigration officials as he left her Newton courthouse after a hearing in 2018. (Steven Senne/AP)

State's Highest Court Reverses Itself, Reinstating Pay For Mass. Judge Accused Of Helping Immigrant Evade ICE Arrest

Judge Shelley Joseph was charged by federal prosecutors with obstruction of justice in April. She had been suspended without pay since then, but a new order from the SJC means...

Aug 13, 2019

Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, in a January 2016 file photo (Stephan Savoia/AP)

'The Mayor Is Accustomed To Getting Arrested': Fall River Meeting Goes Off The Rails

Fall River's tense politics convulsed again Monday night when police responded to a standoff between the City Council and Mayor Jasiel Correia, who is governing while under indictment.

Aug 13, 2019

Hundreds of runners pour into Kenmore Square at mile 25 of the Boston Marathon. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Massachusetts Has The Speediest Marathoners, Study Says

Massachusetts runners have an average marathon time of 4:4:20, according to the study. That's nearly 14 minutes quicker than the second fastest state, Washington.

Aug 13, 2019

An MBTA Green Line train leaving Science Park Station en route to Lechmere. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Green Line Extension Facing 'Schedule Pressures'

The $2.3 billion Green Line Extension is one of the most significant expansions undertaken by the MBTA in decades. Passenger service is scheduled to begin in December 2021.

Aug 13, 2019