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Mariela and Gary Sanchez, and their son Jonathan, entered the U.S. in 2016 on tourist visas. Sixteen-year-old Jonathan gets treatment for cystic fibrosis at Boston Children’s Hospital. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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After A Month Of Public Outcry, Immigration Officials Resume Medical Deferrals For Deportation

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will once again consider requests for non-military deferrals of deportation, including what are known as "medical deferred action" requests.

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

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This Feb. 11, 2019, booking photo released by the Bristol County Sheriff's Office shows Michelle Carter. (Bristol County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Parole Board Weighs Release Of Woman In Texting Suicide Case

Michelle Carter appeared Thursday before the state Parole Board to seek release after serving seven months of her 15-month jail sentence. No decision was announced following the closed-door hearing, and...

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The Massachusetts State House. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. Lawmakers Unveil $1.5 Billion, 7-Year Education Bill

The Student Opportunity Act focuses on assisting districts with high percentages of low income students and English language learners.

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OxyContin, shown in this file photo, is made by Purdue Pharma. (Toby Talbot/AP)

Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Mass. Suit Against Purdue Pharma

Attorney General Maura Healey is applauding the decision, but it's still unclear if the Massachusetts suit will proceed.

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The scene at a March youth climate strike around the steps of the State House (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

What To Know About Friday’s Youth Climate Strike In Boston

Organizers estimate 10,000 people from across Massachusetts will participate in a rally at City Hall Plaza and a march to the State House.

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Police: 1 Dead After South End Stabbing

The man died at a nearby hospital after being stabbed in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street, Boston police said.

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State Police Trooper Indicted For Shooting An ATV Rider

A grand jury has indicted Trooper Matthew Sheehan, who authorities say shot an all-terrain vehicle driver during a confrontation on a Boston highway in 2013.

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

Fall River City Council Hires Law Firm To Enforce Order To Oust Mayor

The decision to hire legal counsel came after Correia refused to temporarily step down as mayor following the emergency order, saying the vote had no legs to stand on.

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High pressure keeps all sensible weather away from New England for a week. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: A Chilly Morning Makes Way For A Pleasant Day

Fantastic weather is on the way through the weekend.

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On a one-mile stretch between Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston, it's not uncommon to witness people using drugs. Here, we’ve digitally blurred this person’s face to prevent identification. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'Operation Clean Sweep' Arrest Reports Show Most Arrests Were For Drug Possession

More than half were taken custody on charges related to drug possession. Nearly half of those arrested were listed as living in recovery shelters, or are homeless. Most of those...

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In this screenshot from American Tragedy, Sue Klebold sits at the memorial for the lives lost at Columbine.

'American Tragedy' Examines What A Mother Of A Columbine Shooter Has Learned 20 Years Later

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Boston Globe columnist and WBUR contributor Renee Graham writes about "cancel culture." (Robbin Lubbock/WBUR)

Has 'Cancel Culture' Gone Too Far?

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Laura Levis, pictured at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, Mass. (Courtesy of Peter DeMarco)

The Husband Of Laura Levis, Who Died Outside A Somerville Hospital, On Understanding The Impacts Of Asthma

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11:52Sep 18, 2019

"The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade," the fifth book in the "Last Kids" series.

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U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, left, and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, during a 2017 rally (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Kennedy To Launch Primary Challenge Against Markey

Rep. Joe Kennedy III will challenge Sen. Ed Markey for his seat, forcing Massachusetts Democrats to choose between two well-liked and respected party members in 2020.

05:34Sep 18, 2019

Keep in mind these are temperature predictions by one model, for one town, but give an idea of trends in the coming two weeks. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: Temperatures Cool, But Sunshine Stays

Nice weather continues today after some morning cloudiness.

Sep 18, 2019

Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia speaks beside his attorney Kevin Reddington outside the federal courthouse in Boston after his appearance on bribery, extortion and fraud charges. Correia pleaded not guilty. (Philip Marcelo/AP)

Despite Extortion Charges, Fall River Mayor Advances In Election

Incumbent Mayor Jasiel Correia will face off against school committee member Paul Coogan in the Nov. 5 general election.

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Julia Mejía, candidata a concejal general, izquierda, habla con Carol y James Dryden sobre tópicos que les preocupan. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Candidatos Latinos Buscan Incrementar La Diversidad En El Concejo Municipal De Boston

Los cambios de colores en el Concejo Municipal de Boston han sido dramáticos en los recientes años. Pero en una ciudad en la que uno de cada cinco residentes es...

Sep 17, 2019

Relative to average, the northeast will be the warmest spot in the eastern US this weekend. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: Generally Dry, With A Warming Trend

Cool weather Wednesday is followed by late summer/early fall heat this weekend.

Sep 17, 2019

Once Again Under Indictment, Fall River Mayor Faces Voters

Fall River voters head to the polls to select two candidates for the mayoral election in November. One candidate on the preliminary ballot is the incumbent, Jasiel Correia, who's facing...

05:01Sep 17, 2019

President Trump shakes hands with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh before a ceremonial swearing in in the White House on Oct. 8, 2018. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Rep. Pressley To File Kavanaugh Impeachment Resolution

The resolution comes after a news report over the weekend contained a previously unreported claim of sexual misconduct against the Supreme Court justice.

Sep 16, 2019

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. (Courtesy of Joanne DeCaro/Governor's Office)

If Kennedy Runs For Markey's Seat, Deb Goldberg May Run For Kennedy's

The state treasurer filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission as a placeholder for a future run should Kennedy decide to give up his House seat to...

Sep 16, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks to delegates during the 2019 Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention Saturday in Springfield. (Jessica Hill/AP)

Warren Slams Trump As She Unveils A Sweeping Anti-Corruption Plan

Elizabeth Warren called President Trump “a walking conflict of interest," but added "these problems did not start with Trump."

Sep 16, 2019

People enter and exit the Registry of Motor Vehicles office on Blackstone Street in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Firm Conducting Mass. RMV Audit Gets Extension

The Baker administration granted an extension to the private firm conducting an audit of lapses in oversight of out-of-state driving violations at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Sep 16, 2019

All Things Considered

After A Month Of Public Outcry, Immigration Officials Resume Medical Deferrals For Deportation

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

Parole Board Weighs Release Of Woman In Texting Suicide Case

Mass. Lawmakers Unveil $1.5 Billion, 7-Year Education Bill

Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Mass. Suit Against Purdue Pharma

What To Know About Friday’s Youth Climate Strike In Boston

Police: 1 Dead After South End Stabbing

State Police Trooper Indicted For Shooting An ATV Rider

WBUR's Morning Edition Broadcast: Sept. 19, 2019

Fall River City Council Hires Law Firm To Enforce Order To Oust Mayor

Today's Weather: A Chilly Morning Makes Way For A Pleasant Day

'Operation Clean Sweep' Arrest Reports Show Most Arrests Were For Drug Possession

'American Tragedy' Examines What A Mother Of A Columbine Shooter Has Learned 20 Years Later

Has 'Cancel Culture' Gone Too Far?

The Husband Of Laura Levis, Who Died Outside A Somerville Hospital, On Understanding The Impacts Of Asthma

Author Max Brallier On Zombies, Middle School And Friendship

Kennedy To Launch Primary Challenge Against Markey

Today's Weather: Temperatures Cool, But Sunshine Stays

Despite Extortion Charges, Fall River Mayor Advances In Election

Candidatos Latinos Buscan Incrementar La Diversidad En El Concejo Municipal De Boston

Today's Weather: Generally Dry, With A Warming Trend

Once Again Under Indictment, Fall River Mayor Faces Voters

Rep. Pressley To File Kavanaugh Impeachment Resolution

If Kennedy Runs For Markey's Seat, Deb Goldberg May Run For Kennedy's

Warren Slams Trump As She Unveils A Sweeping Anti-Corruption Plan

Firm Conducting Mass. RMV Audit Gets Extension