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Police Investigating After Man's Body Found At Franklin Park Golf Course

Firefighters discovered a man's body at the William J. Devine Memorial Golf Course while responding to a report of a brush fire outside the clubhouse.

May 19, 2019

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

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This image filed Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in federal court as part of a forfeiture complaint by the U.S. attorney's office in Boston shows a 1780 letter from Alexander Hamilton that was stolen decades ago. (U.S. Attorney's Office via AP)

Feds Want Stolen Alexander Hamilton Letter Returned To Mass. State Archives

Hamilton's 1780 letter, stolen from the Massachusetts state archives decades ago, has been found. Now, an effort is underway to return it.

May 18, 2019

The Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

As Housing Squeeze Tightens, State Lawmakers Weigh Action

Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing proposals to spur affordable housing development, but no consensus has yet emerged.

Prominent Economist And Popular Northeastern Professor Robert Pritchard Dies At 58

"Bob was a much-loved and energetic teacher, and he had boundless energy in the classroom," said Robert Triest, chair of Northeastern's economics department.

Photos: Roxbury Community College's 44th Commencement

It's graduation time. Roxbury Community College graduates donned their caps and gowns on Friday at the school's 44th commencement. Here are photos from the ceremony.

Wynn Resorts And MGM Are In Early Talks About Possible Sale Of Encore Casino

Wynn fought hard to retain the lone Greater Boston casino license. Now, it's considering a sale of the Everett casino, five weeks before the venue's scheduled opening.

'Game Of Thrones' Final Season Falls Short Of Fans' Expectations

The show's final season has many fans disappointed.

Dana-Farber Scores Major Legal Victory On Cancer Drug Patents Likely Worth Billions

A federal judge finds that a Dana-Farber researcher does deserve credit on patents related to immunotherapy drugs, a major new form of cancer treatment.

Review Finds No Excessive Force In 2018 Arrest Of Black Harvard Student

Cambridge police officers "acted appropriately" in the much-scrutinized arrest, former Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland concludes.

May 17, 2019

President Trump speaks on immigration in the Rose Garden at the White House on Thursday. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Week-In-Review: Trump's Immigration Proposal, Abortion Laws, 2020 Democrats

Host Chris Citorik looks at the top headlines of the week with our Week-In-Review panelists, starting with President Trump's new immigration proposal.

Vigil Held Outside Home Of Needham Rabbi After 3 Fires Intentionally Set At Local Jewish Institutions

Three separate fires at two Chabad houses in Needham and Arlington over the last week appear to be intentionally set, authorities say.

01:40May 17, 2019

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National Debate Over Abortion Laws Comes To Rhode Island

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Bruins Head To Stanley Cup Final

The Bruins handily beat the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, and they're on their way to the Stanley Cup final. They'll face the winner of the Western Conference final. WBUR's sports...

04:01May 17, 2019

Temperatures will reach the 70s and eventually 80s on Monday in many areas. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Weekend Weather: Warm, Mostly Sunny And Dry

A really nice weekend is on the way with above average temperatures.

May 17, 2019

Samples of THC laced products are on display as a bartender prepares drinks at the Spleef NYC canna-cocktail party in New York. (Mary Altaffer/AP)

Mass. Regulators Endorse Policy That Could Lead To Pilot Program For Cannabis Cafes

But, members of the Cannabis Control Commission still think it will be more than a year before the first "cannabis cafe" opens its doors.

May 16, 2019

The Massachusetts State House. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. Lawmakers Still 'Fact-Finding' About How — Or Whether — To Allow Legal Sports Betting

Legislators looking into legal sports betting have not yet settled on big questions like whether to allow online bets, whether to take bets on college games or what tax rate...

May 16, 2019

Convicted child rapist Wayne Chapman appears for his arraignment on Wednesday in Ayer, Mass. (Chris Christo/The Boston Herald via AP, Pool)

State's Highest Court Orders Release Of Sex Offender Held Since 1970s

Massachusetts' highest court ruled Thursday that a 71-year-old convicted sex offender held for more than 40 years as a sexually dangerous person can be released, after two mental health professionals...

May 16, 2019

57-Year-Old Boston Woman Identified As Victim In Mattapan Hit-And-Run

At around 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Brenda Lee Keller was found with head trauma on the corners of Hiawatha and Fottler Roads, according to Boston police Superintendent Paul Donovan.

May 16, 2019

In this 2015 file photo, a cod to be auctioned sits on ice at the Portland Fish Exchange, in Portland, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/ AP File)

Recreational Cod Fishing Could Restart, Barely, In Gulf Of Maine

The recreational fishery for a species of fish that has experienced population collapse in recent history could reopen.

May 16, 2019

A motorist talks on a cellphone while driving on a highway in Chicago in 2013. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Mass. House Overwhelmingly Passes Hands-Free Bill

State representatives invoked the memories of people killed in distracted driving crashes on Wednesday before voting 155-2 to pass a bill banning motorists from using handheld cellphones and electronic devices...

May 16, 2019

A few showers are possible today, but most of the time is dry. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: We Will See The Sun Today, With Some Cloudiness

Temperatures will continue to be seasonable today and tomorrow. The weekend looks even nicer.

May 16, 2019

Triple-deckers along Edgewood Street in Dorchester. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

With A Policy Tweak, Boston Wants To Give Poor Renters More Housing Choices

It's a move officials say could help break up the concentration of the more than 10,000 households that use a type of Section 8 subsidy known as a "housing choice"...

May 15, 2019

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Police Investigating After Man's Body Found At Franklin Park Golf Course

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Feds Want Stolen Alexander Hamilton Letter Returned To Mass. State Archives

As Housing Squeeze Tightens, State Lawmakers Weigh Action

Prominent Economist And Popular Northeastern Professor Robert Pritchard Dies At 58

Photos: Roxbury Community College's 44th Commencement

Wynn Resorts And MGM Are In Early Talks About Possible Sale Of Encore Casino

'Game Of Thrones' Final Season Falls Short Of Fans' Expectations

Dana-Farber Scores Major Legal Victory On Cancer Drug Patents Likely Worth Billions

Review Finds No Excessive Force In 2018 Arrest Of Black Harvard Student

Week-In-Review: Trump's Immigration Proposal, Abortion Laws, 2020 Democrats

Vigil Held Outside Home Of Needham Rabbi After 3 Fires Intentionally Set At Local Jewish Institutions

Comedian Pete Holmes On His Mass. Roots, Religion And The End Of HBO's 'Crashing'

National Debate Over Abortion Laws Comes To Rhode Island

Musician Mehmet Ali Sanlikol's 'The Rise Up' Celebrates People Who Have Overcome Adversity

Living Machines: How Biology And Engineering Can Come Together

Bruins Head To Stanley Cup Final

Weekend Weather: Warm, Mostly Sunny And Dry

Mass. Regulators Endorse Policy That Could Lead To Pilot Program For Cannabis Cafes

Mass. Lawmakers Still 'Fact-Finding' About How — Or Whether — To Allow Legal Sports Betting

State's Highest Court Orders Release Of Sex Offender Held Since 1970s

57-Year-Old Boston Woman Identified As Victim In Mattapan Hit-And-Run

Recreational Cod Fishing Could Restart, Barely, In Gulf Of Maine

Mass. House Overwhelmingly Passes Hands-Free Bill

Today's Weather: We Will See The Sun Today, With Some Cloudiness

With A Policy Tweak, Boston Wants To Give Poor Renters More Housing Choices