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In 'Medallion Status,' John Hodgman Reminisces On His Stint In TV

John Hodgman reminisces on his stint in TV fame in his new book, "Medallion Status."

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

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

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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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04:169 hours ago

‘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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Lovely Hoffman as Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Pier Lamia Porter as Marie Knight in rehearsal for "Marie and Rosetta." (Courtesy Kelly Gaudet)

5 Things To Do This Weekend, From The Boston Book Festival To 'Marie And Rosetta'

Plus, the BSO is hosting a concert in Dorchester and Oberon is putting on "Cirque of the Dead" just in time for Halloween.

The ARTery

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Reena Saini Kallat's "Woven Chronicle," as seen installed at the Museum of Modern Art, will be included in the ICA's exhibition. (Courtesy Jonathan Muzikar/The Museum of Modern Art/Licensed by SCALA / Art Resource, NY)

At The ICA, 'When Home Won’t Let You Stay' Explores The Migration Experience

Featuring 20 artists from more than a dozen countries, the exhibit doesn’t dwell on the how or why of migration, but rather resides in the more personal spaces in which...

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

A closer look at a growing health trend that focuses on spending time surrounded by nature.

Radio Boston

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

A dozen Democrats hit the stage in Ohio last night for the latest 2020 presidential candidate debate.

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34:38Oct 16, 2019

Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel. (Sam Doran/State House News Service)

Mass. Reports 10 New Likely Cases Of Vaping Illness To CDC

The Department of Public Health announced that it has now reported a total of 29 cases — 10 confirmed and 19 probable — to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

CommonHealth

Oct 16, 2019

Wynn Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio addresses an audience during a news conference at the construction site of the Wynn Boston Harbor resort casino complex, in Aug. 2016. (Steven Senne/AP)

Encore Casino President Steps Down

Robert DeSalvio spent five years at the helm, and will be replaced by the casino's former hotel food and beverage manager head Brian Gullbrants, the company said in a statement....

Bostonomix

Oct 16, 2019

Officials Say EEE Remains A Threat Until A Hard Frost. What Is That Exactly?

So far this year, 12 people have contracted Eastern equine encephalitis virus in Massachusetts, and as of Friday, four of those people have died from the disease.

CommonHealth

Oct 16, 2019

Feds: Massachusetts Owes Private Schools Millions For Special Ed. Funding

The U.S. Department of Education has found that public school districts in the state have violated federal law by denying services to students with disabilities who attend private and religious...

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Oct 16, 2019

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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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13:44Oct 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)

Fall River Mayor Announces Leave Of Absence, Says He Will Keep Title And Salary

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09:27Oct 15, 2019

"Appeal to the Great Spirit", a 1909 equestrian statue by Cyrus Dallin in front of the MFA. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

The MFA Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

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11:50Oct 14, 2019

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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

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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In 'Medallion Status,' John Hodgman Reminisces On His Stint In TV

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

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

5 Things To Do This Weekend, From The Boston Book Festival To 'Marie And Rosetta'

At The ICA, 'When Home Won’t Let You Stay' Explores The Migration Experience

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

Mass. Reports 10 New Likely Cases Of Vaping Illness To CDC

Encore Casino President Steps Down

Officials Say EEE Remains A Threat Until A Hard Frost. What Is That Exactly?

Feds: Massachusetts Owes Private Schools Millions For Special Ed. Funding

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

Fall River Mayor Announces Leave Of Absence, Says He Will Keep Title And Salary

The MFA Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

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'