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Democratic U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings died Thursday at 68.

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A counter-protester is escorted by a Boston police officer during the “Straight Pride” parade. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Records Show Boston Police Did Not Capture Any Of The 'Straight Pride' Parade On Body Camera

City officials now say they're reviewing their body camera policies as they relate to police overtime.

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Power Restoration In Mass. Could Take Days After Overnight Storm

A high wind warning remains in effect for much of the region through 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said.

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John Hodgman Reminisces On His Former TV Fame In 'Medallion Status'

John Hodgman reminisces about his former TV fame in his new book.

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Counter-protesters scream at parade participants and police as they proceed down Tremont Street during the controversial "Straight Pride" parade. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Police Worked 9,000 Overtime Hours At The ‘Straight Pride’ Parade. Zero Minutes Were Captured By Body Cameras

Four months into the Boston Police body camera rollout, officers aren't wearing cameras during overtime shifts. City officials say that could change.

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In 'Trayf' At New Rep, Faith And Friendship Is Tested When The World Comes Crashing In

Playwright Lindsay Joelle creates a refreshing and wholesome depiction of a pivotal moment in these young Jewish teen's friendship that only falters under characters that have yet to find their...

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The strongest winds will move into Maine today, but continue gusty in southern New England. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: Storm Brings Power Outages, Wind Damage

Winds will continue today and cause some tree damage and scattered power issues.

Oct 17, 2019

Clockwise from top left: Carlos and Kate Rodriquez, Liliana Jimenez, Yuval and Bonny Gilbert, and Cheryl Cumings (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What Medicare For All Might Mean For 4 Mass. Households

If you've watched Democratic presidential debates, you've heard of Medicare for All. But there’s little information about what the system might mean for your costs. So we created a basic...

CommonHealth

05:24Oct 17, 2019

Methodology: How We Calculated The Tax Rates For Our Medicare For All Examples

For our analysis, we used three tax rates -- 11.5%, 15% and 18% -- to calculate what health care might cost our four Massachusetts individuals and families if the Unites...

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Oct 17, 2019

This image, from a study in the journal Radiology on how steroid injections affected arthritis in patients' hips and knees, shows the hip of a patient referred for an injection; it later got much worse. (Courtesy Radiological Society of North America)

Concerns Rise About Possible Complications From Steroid Injections For Hip And Knee Arthritis

Doctors have long assumed common steroid injections for knee and hip arthritis were safe; a small but growing body of evidence suggests they might make arthritis worse.

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04:16Oct 17, 2019

‘Imagination And Creativity Can Carry You Through’: A Conversation With Newbery Medal Winner Erin Entrada Kelly

Erin Entrada Kelly writes novels for middle grade readers. Her third book, "Hello, Universe" won the 2018 Newbery Medal. She is the Kids' Keynote speaker at this year's Boston Book...

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Oct 17, 2019

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Absorbing Nature And Finding Inner Peace Through 'Forest Bathing' At The Arnold Arboretum

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13:49Oct 16, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, left, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., center and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg speak during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN/New York Times at Otterbein University, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Westerville, Ohio. (John Minchillo/AP)

Latest Democratic Debate Puts Warren To The Test, Tackles Foreign Policy And Other Issues

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34:38Oct 16, 2019

Marijuana plants in the "Flowering Room" at the Canopy Growth Corporation in Smiths Falls, Ontario. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What Would 'Cannabis Cafes' Look Like In Mass.?

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25:22Oct 15, 2019

Inside Yayoi Kusama's "Love Is Calling" at the ICA. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

'I Hope It Becomes An Icon For Boston': A Kusama Infinity Room Finds A New Home At The ICA

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, gestures toward Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN/New York Times at Otterbein University. (John Minchillo/AP)

As Front-Runner, Warren Faces Scrutiny From Fellow Democrats During Debate

WBUR senior political reporter Anthony Brooks joined Morning Edition's Deborah Becker to talk about the debate.

06:17Oct 16, 2019

Rain will hold off until just after the evening commute Wednesday. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: Strong Coastal Storm Hits Tonight

A strong storm will quickly cross through New England tonight.

Oct 16, 2019

A sign informs visitors of lifeguard hours at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass. Arthur Medici of Revere, Mass., died after being bitten by a shark offshore there on Sept. 15, 2018. (Susan Haigh/AP)

Long-Awaited Study On Cape Cod Sharks Recommends More Onshore Precautions

The Woods Hole Group report's recommendations include posting more lifeguards to watch for sharks, providing people with stop-the-bleed training and enhancing communication at beaches.

02:52Oct 16, 2019

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

Not Guilty Plea From Man Accused In N.H. Church Wedding Shooting

Dale Holloway, 37, is accused of attempted murder, assault and other charges in connection with the Saturday shooting at the New England Pentecostal Ministries in Pelham.

Oct 15, 2019

In this 2018 file photo, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gather for a formal group portrait. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

4 Potential Supreme Court Cases This Term With Key Mass. Links

One case: Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and 16 other state attorneys general are challenging President Trump’s decision to end the DACA program for immigrants.

Oct 15, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the Power of our Pride Town Hall on Oct. 10 in Los Angeles. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

'A Plan For That': Here's A Collection Of Warren's Notable Policy Proposals

Elizabeth Warren has made detailed, progressive policy proposals central to her Democratic presidential bid. Here's a rundown of many of them.

Oct 15, 2019

Live Analysis And Fact Check: The 4th Democratic Primary Debate

Twelve presidential candidates crowd the stage for October's Democratic primary debate, which begins at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday.

Oct 15, 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)

Indicted Fall River Mayor Announces Leave Of Absence, Will Forego Reelection Bid

Jasiel Correia says he will hand his day-to-day duties to the City Council president.

Oct 15, 2019

Rain will overspread the area on Wednesday with heavy downpours at night. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: Enjoy This Pleasant Tuesday, Ahead Of A Midweek Washout

A sunny Tuesday is followed by a rainstorm later Wednesday into early Thursday.

Oct 15, 2019

Businessman Steve Pemberton, 52, center, who launched his 2020 Senate campaign in July, announced the end to his campaign in an email Monday. (Steve Senne/AP)

Markey Challenger Pemberton Ends Senate Campaign, Citing 'Impenetrable Wall Of Legacy'

Steve Pemberton said while “inspired and energized” by the people he met during his campaign he “ran into an impenetrable wall of legacy and birthright — of incumbency and connections”...

Oct 14, 2019

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley On The Death of Rep. Elijah Cummings

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

Records Show Boston Police Did Not Capture Any Of The 'Straight Pride' Parade On Body Camera

Power Restoration In Mass. Could Take Days After Overnight Storm

John Hodgman Reminisces On His Former TV Fame In 'Medallion Status'

Boston Police Worked 9,000 Overtime Hours At The ‘Straight Pride’ Parade. Zero Minutes Were Captured By Body Cameras

In 'Trayf' At New Rep, Faith And Friendship Is Tested When The World Comes Crashing In

Today's Weather: Storm Brings Power Outages, Wind Damage

What Medicare For All Might Mean For 4 Mass. Households

Methodology: How We Calculated The Tax Rates For Our Medicare For All Examples

Concerns Rise About Possible Complications From Steroid Injections For Hip And Knee Arthritis

‘Imagination And Creativity Can Carry You Through’: A Conversation With Newbery Medal Winner Erin Entrada Kelly

Absorbing Nature And Finding Inner Peace Through 'Forest Bathing' At The Arnold Arboretum

Latest Democratic Debate Puts Warren To The Test, Tackles Foreign Policy And Other Issues

What Would 'Cannabis Cafes' Look Like In Mass.?

'I Hope It Becomes An Icon For Boston': A Kusama Infinity Room Finds A New Home At The ICA

As Front-Runner, Warren Faces Scrutiny From Fellow Democrats During Debate

Today's Weather: Strong Coastal Storm Hits Tonight

Long-Awaited Study On Cape Cod Sharks Recommends More Onshore Precautions

Not Guilty Plea From Man Accused In N.H. Church Wedding Shooting

4 Potential Supreme Court Cases This Term With Key Mass. Links

'A Plan For That': Here's A Collection Of Warren's Notable Policy Proposals

Live Analysis And Fact Check: The 4th Democratic Primary Debate

Indicted Fall River Mayor Announces Leave Of Absence, Will Forego Reelection Bid

Today's Weather: Enjoy This Pleasant Tuesday, Ahead Of A Midweek Washout

Markey Challenger Pemberton Ends Senate Campaign, Citing 'Impenetrable Wall Of Legacy'