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All eight candidates for the four at-large seats on the Boston City Council participate in a debate on WBUR’s "Radio Boston." (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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Boston's At-Large Council Candidates Take Aim At Opioid And Housing Crises During Debate

Of note: Councilor Michelle Wu expressed "deep concerns" about the city's plans to rebuild a Long Island treatment facility.

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A view of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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New England Patriots' Terrence Brooks (25) intercepts a pass to New York Jets' Demaryius Thomas (18) during the second half of the game, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Patriots Crush Jets, Bringing Their Record To 7-0

ESPN football writer Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition from Meadowlands, New Jersey to break down the win.

03:43Oct 22, 2019

Showers arrive from the west today with some early drizzle off the ocean later this afternoon. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: Rain Arrives Tonight

Rain arrives this evening, but quickly exits on Wednesday.

Oct 22, 2019

Patriots' Sony Michel (26) dives for a touchdown during the second half of the game. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Patriots Blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 To Remain Undefeated

The Patriots improved to 7-0 for the third time in franchise history, and first since 2015.

Oct 22, 2019

What's Gained — And Lost — When Small Colleges Merge

One way for colleges in financial trouble to stay open is to combine resources and merge with another school. But these partnerships are complicated and often come with strings attached.

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04:15Oct 22, 2019

A Juul display was cleared out in September at Richdale Convenience Store across from the State House in Boston. (Sam Doran/SHNS)

WBUR Poll: Two-Thirds Of Mass. Voters Approve Of Baker's Vaping Ban

There is clear public support for Gov. Charlie Baker's four-month ban on the sale of vaping products in the state, according to a new WBUR poll.

Oct 22, 2019

Jesse Hinson as Jaxton, Amanda Collins as Logan, Grace Experience as Alicia and Barlow Adamson as Caden in "The Thanksgiving Play." (Courtesy Glenn Perry/Lyric Stage Company of Boston)

At Lyric Stage, 'The Thanksgiving Play' Knocks The Stuffing Out Of Pilgrims And Performative Wokeness

In Larissa FastHorse’s play, four white teachers set out to “devise” a theater piece that will both celebrate Thanksgiving and pay tribute to Native Americans, but the group is too...

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Oct 22, 2019

The BCA's Artist Studios Building at 551 Tremont Street in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

In The BCA’s New Residency Program, A Story Of Artist Displacement Is Different Than The Familiar Script

The Boston Center for the Arts announced plans for a new residency program for the studios at 551 Tremont Street, but to implement it, the organization is asking all current...

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Oct 22, 2019

4 More Parents Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Four more parents pleaded guilty on Monday in the college admissions bribery scandal.

Oct 21, 2019

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge (Charles Krupa/AP)

What The New Gene Editing Tool 'Prime-Editing' Is All About

We discuss how a new advancement in gene editing could potentially treat or cure almost 90 percent of heritable diseases.

Radio Boston

11:57Oct 21, 2019

The scene of the reported shooting in Pelham, outside the New England Pentecostal Ministries. (Michael Brindley/NHPR)

Man Charged In N.H. Church Shooting Accused Of Assaulting Lawyer

Dale Holloway, 37, of Manchester, was expected to be in court for a bail hearing Tuesday. But it was postponed until he gets a new lawyer.

Oct 21, 2019

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Graduates listen to speakers during the University of Massachusetts Boston's 2009 commencement. (Lisa Poole/AP)

Filling Out The FAFSA? Here's What You Need To Know

Radio Boston

23:37Oct 21, 2019

Portrait of Reginald Dwayne Betts. ( Courtesy: Mamadi Doumbouya)

Reginald Dwayne Betts' Poems Explore Life After Prison

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12:48Oct 21, 2019

Alexandra Horowitz, head of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College, Columbia University, and author of "Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond.” (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'Our Dogs, Ourselves,' Takes A Deeper Look At The Dog-Human Relationship

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15:37Oct 18, 2019

In this Sept. 6, 2019 file photo, Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, left, speaks beside his attorney Kevin Reddington outside the federal courthouse in Boston. (Philip Marcelo/AP File Photo)

Week In Review: Boston Police Body Camera Policy, Fall River Mayor Steps Aside, Latest On D.C.

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32:09Oct 18, 2019

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Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 23, of West Springfield, stands with his attorney Donald Frank during his arraignment in Springfield District Court in June. (Don Treeger/The Republican via AP, Pool)

Mass. Driver In N.H. Crash That Killed 7 Motorcyclists Indicted On 23 Counts

Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, of Springfield, Massachusetts, is to be arraigned by video on Nov. 5. If convicted of all charges, he could face up to 378 years in prison.

Oct 21, 2019

The Orange Line at Sullivan Square Station. (Joe Difazio for WBUR)

Orange Line Service Restored After Accident Extends Weekend Shutdown Into Monday Commute

Thousands of passengers were forced onto shuttle buses or already-crowded alternative trains after an accident involving construction equipment.

Oct 21, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate Tuesday in Westerville, Ohio. (John Minchillo/AP)

Warren Says She'll Release Details On How She'd Pay For Medicare For All Plan 'In Next Few Weeks'

The Massachusetts senator came under criticism from her opponents during last week's Democratic primary debate for refusing to say whether her plan would raise taxes on the middle class.

Oct 21, 2019

Omar Osman Omer, son Delshad Osman, and daughters Shawnam and Ala Osman, enjoy afternoon tea in their home in Dorchester. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Dorchester Kurds Still Tout American Dream Despite What They Call U.S. 'Betrayal'

A family of Kurds living alongside other local Kurds in an area of Dorchester they call a "Kurdish village" talks about what it's like watching the Turkish invasion from afar....

04:57Oct 21, 2019

A front approaches the region on Tuesday evening with rain. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: Dry Start To The Work Week

A front approaches the region Tuesday with clouds and eventual showers after a dry start to the week.

Oct 21, 2019

Passers-by walk near an entrance to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

The JFK Library In Boston Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

The complex opened on Oct. 20, 1979. Then-President Jimmy Carter was among the luminaries who spoke that day.

Oct 20, 2019

Lisa Russell rowing in a single scull. (Courtesy Lisa Russell)

On Regatta Weekend, A Rower's Love For The Sport Helps Her Heal

Lisa Russell was hit by a car a year and a half ago. A longtime rower, she's now redefining her approach to ability as she recovers.

08:11Oct 20, 2019

Man Held Without Bail After Alleged Connection To Rape Cases Over 20 Years Ago

Ivan Keith, 61, was charged and held without bail on Friday after officials say they've linked the man to two aggravated rape cases in Bristol County dating back to the...

Oct 19, 2019

A police body camera similar to those worn by Boston Police. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Boston City Councilors Call For Hearing On Police Use Of Body Cameras

Two Boston City Councilors say they want to hear from police officials about why officers aren't wearing body cameras during overtime, including this summer's so-called "Straight Pride" parade.

Oct 18, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised nearly $1 million in itemized donations from Massachusetts donors last quarter. (John Minchillo/AP)

Home Support: Warren Easily Tops Fundraising In Mass. Last Quarter

Elizabeth Warren raised $963,591 in itemized donations from her home state last quarter -- 20% more than she took in from her home state from April to June.

Oct 18, 2019

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Boston's At-Large Council Candidates Take Aim At Opioid And Housing Crises During Debate

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Patriots Crush Jets, Bringing Their Record To 7-0

Today's Weather: Rain Arrives Tonight

Patriots Blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 To Remain Undefeated

What's Gained — And Lost — When Small Colleges Merge

WBUR Poll: Two-Thirds Of Mass. Voters Approve Of Baker's Vaping Ban

At Lyric Stage, 'The Thanksgiving Play' Knocks The Stuffing Out Of Pilgrims And Performative Wokeness

In The BCA’s New Residency Program, A Story Of Artist Displacement Is Different Than The Familiar Script

4 More Parents Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

What The New Gene Editing Tool 'Prime-Editing' Is All About

Man Charged In N.H. Church Shooting Accused Of Assaulting Lawyer

Filling Out The FAFSA? Here's What You Need To Know

Reginald Dwayne Betts' Poems Explore Life After Prison

'Our Dogs, Ourselves,' Takes A Deeper Look At The Dog-Human Relationship

Week In Review: Boston Police Body Camera Policy, Fall River Mayor Steps Aside, Latest On D.C.

Mass. Driver In N.H. Crash That Killed 7 Motorcyclists Indicted On 23 Counts

Orange Line Service Restored After Accident Extends Weekend Shutdown Into Monday Commute

Warren Says She'll Release Details On How She'd Pay For Medicare For All Plan 'In Next Few Weeks'

Dorchester Kurds Still Tout American Dream Despite What They Call U.S. 'Betrayal'

Today's Weather: Dry Start To The Work Week

The JFK Library In Boston Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

On Regatta Weekend, A Rower's Love For The Sport Helps Her Heal

Man Held Without Bail After Alleged Connection To Rape Cases Over 20 Years Ago

Boston City Councilors Call For Hearing On Police Use Of Body Cameras

Home Support: Warren Easily Tops Fundraising In Mass. Last Quarter