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The state's second human case of EEE this year was announced by the Department of Public Health on Friday. (Courtesy of bogdog Dan/Flickr)

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A 2nd Person In Mass. Is Diagnosed With Mosquito-Linked EEE Disease

Another person has contracted the EEE virus in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health confirmed on Friday. This comes less than one week from the state's first case since 2013.

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

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Downtown Boston (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Audit: Mass. RMV Saw Notice About Driver Before Fatal N.H. Crash

The Registry of Motor Vehicles missed multiple out-of-state violation notices, including five boxes that contain warnings related to alcohol offenses, as it worked in recent weeks to clear a backlog...

Aug 16, 2019

In this 2016 file photo, three of Deepwater Wind's turbines stand in the water off Block Island, R.I. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

An Ill Wind Blows For Vineyard Wind

Developers of the proposed $2.8 billion project off the coast of Martha's Vineyard had hoped to get federal environmental approval and start construction this year. But federal officials announced a...

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06:05Aug 16, 2019

The ferry MV Lightning ran aground Friday morning on its way from Hull to Boston. (Photo courtesy Craig Snyder)

4 Injured After MBTA Ferry Runs Aground Near Long Island

An MBTA ferry ran aground Friday morning to avoid hitting a fishing boat.

Aug 16, 2019

The Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Encore Accounts For About 60% Of Casino Revenue In July

The three casinos in Massachusetts cumulatively generated $81.4 million in revenue last month from hundreds of millions in wagers.

Bostonomix

Aug 16, 2019

It will be cooler at the coast today once again, but into the 80s inland. (Courtesy NOAA)

Weekend Weather: Here Comes The Humidity Again

More humidity is on the way this weekend and it will be oppressive.

Aug 16, 2019

Dr. Robert C. Green consults with a patient at the new Preventive Genomics Clinic at Brigham and Women's Hospital. (Carey Goldberg/WBUR)

Concierge DNA Testing: Boston Doctors And Genetic Counselors Consult, But It Will Cost You

It's arguably the opposite of modestly priced, do-it-yourself at-home DNA testing: a full-service genomics clinic for healthy patients who want the elite care of an academic medical center and will...

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04:52Aug 16, 2019

Musician David Byrne. (Paul Robicheau for WBUR)

In This Theatrical Production, David Byrne Imagines An Alternative To Our World

"It’s meant to be visceral living proof that alternatives are possible," Byrne says. "A constructive way to respond to what’s going on in the world, rather than just yelling and...

The ARTery

Aug 16, 2019

Boston Fed COO Ken Montgomery. (Courtesy Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)

Boston Fed COO Tapped To Lead Development Of New Fast Payment System

Ken Montgomery, Chief Operating Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston will oversee the creation of FedNow, a real-time, round-the-clock payment system that could make paychecks and money transfers...

Bostonomix

Aug 15, 2019

Home goods that cost $2,500 or less, whether bought in-store or online from a vendor like Boston-based Wayfair, are tax-free during the holiday. Cannabis products, such as the CBD truffles sold by Heavenly Chocolate in Northampton, remain subject to the normal, 6.25% levy. (Wayfair photo by Jenny Kane/AP; Truffle photo by Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Here's What You Can — And Can't — Buy Tax-Free In Mass. This Weekend

It's a good time for back-to-school shopping or to buy that new TV before the start of football season. There are some limits on the savings, however.

Bostonomix

Aug 15, 2019

The exosuit weighs 11 pounds and can assist both walking and running motions (Courtesy Wyss Institute at Harvard University)

These Bionic Shorts Could Help You Run Longer Without Getting Tired

“You notice it. You feel it pulling on you,” says Harvard engineer Conor Walsh of the "exosuit" designed to help people walk longer or run farther with less fatigue.

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Aug 15, 2019

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Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding at the Surf Ballroom, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Clear Lake, Iowa. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Visits New Hampshire

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26:30Aug 16, 2019

People on Sunday attend a vigil for victims of Saturday's mass shooting at a shopping complex in El Paso, Texas. (John Locher/AP)

How Mass Shootings Reverberate In Our Communities And Online

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27:25Aug 15, 2019

Howard Greenberg in the exhibition Viewpoints: Photographs from the Howard Greenberg Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. August 8, 2019, Lois B. and Michael K. Torf Gallery. (Couresty: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

'It's Magic:' Art Collector Howard Greenberg On 20th Century 'Vintage' Photography

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13:45Aug 15, 2019

Madoff Whistle-Blower Alleges GE Covered Up Financial Problems

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07:33Aug 15, 2019

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More Licenses Suspended As RMV Backtracking Continues

A report released Thursday says over 800 more drivers have had their licenses suspended.

Aug 15, 2019

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey takes questions from reporters during a news conference on Jan. 31, 2017, in Boston. (Steven Senne/AP)

Healey Among AGs Suing Trump Administration Over 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule

Maura Healey is among 13 attorneys general in the suit, which names the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Aug 15, 2019

An increase in temperatures is likely this weekend and early next week. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: Mostly Sunny, Comfortably Warm

Comfortable temperatures and humidity levels both move higher this weekend.

02:23Aug 15, 2019

A new Orange Line train was unveiled Wednesday. The MBTA says it plans to replace the line's entire fleet by 2022. (Courtesy MBTA)

Baker: New Orange Line Trains Will Help T 'Turn The Corner'

The six-car train is the first in the fleet to go into service. Officials say the Orange Line's 120 aging cars will be replaced by 152 news ones by 2021.

Aug 14, 2019

Average temperatures from Friday into mid-week next week are expected to be above normal. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: Drier Air, Sunshine Returning

Generally the weather continues warm and humid this weekend after a brief break the next few days.

Aug 14, 2019

District Court Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph departs federal court in Boston after facing obstruction of justice charges for allegedly helping a man in the country illegally evade immigration officials as he left her Newton courthouse after a hearing in 2018. (Steven Senne/AP)

State's Highest Court Reverses Itself, Reinstating Pay For Mass. Judge Accused Of Helping Immigrant Evade ICE Arrest

Judge Shelley Joseph was charged by federal prosecutors with obstruction of justice in April. She had been suspended without pay since then, but a new order from the SJC means...

Aug 13, 2019

Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, in a January 2016 file photo (Stephan Savoia/AP)

'The Mayor Is Accustomed To Getting Arrested': Fall River Meeting Goes Off The Rails

Fall River's tense politics convulsed again Monday night when police responded to a standoff between the City Council and Mayor Jasiel Correia, who is governing while under indictment.

Aug 13, 2019

Hundreds of runners pour into Kenmore Square at mile 25 of the Boston Marathon. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Massachusetts Has The Speediest Marathoners, Study Says

Massachusetts runners have an average marathon time of 4:4:20, according to the study. That's nearly 14 minutes quicker than the second fastest state, Washington.

Aug 13, 2019

An MBTA Green Line train leaving Science Park Station en route to Lechmere. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Green Line Extension Facing 'Schedule Pressures'

The $2.3 billion Green Line Extension is one of the most significant expansions undertaken by the MBTA in decades. Passenger service is scheduled to begin in December 2021.

Aug 13, 2019

Showers develop this afternoon along with downpours. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: Showers And More Humidity

Although the morning should be dry, showers will move through the region for the evening.

Aug 13, 2019

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A 2nd Person In Mass. Is Diagnosed With Mosquito-Linked EEE Disease

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

Audit: Mass. RMV Saw Notice About Driver Before Fatal N.H. Crash

An Ill Wind Blows For Vineyard Wind

4 Injured After MBTA Ferry Runs Aground Near Long Island

Encore Accounts For About 60% Of Casino Revenue In July

Weekend Weather: Here Comes The Humidity Again

Concierge DNA Testing: Boston Doctors And Genetic Counselors Consult, But It Will Cost You

In This Theatrical Production, David Byrne Imagines An Alternative To Our World

Boston Fed COO Tapped To Lead Development Of New Fast Payment System

Here's What You Can — And Can't — Buy Tax-Free In Mass. This Weekend

These Bionic Shorts Could Help You Run Longer Without Getting Tired

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Visits New Hampshire

How Mass Shootings Reverberate In Our Communities And Online

'It's Magic:' Art Collector Howard Greenberg On 20th Century 'Vintage' Photography

Madoff Whistle-Blower Alleges GE Covered Up Financial Problems

More Licenses Suspended As RMV Backtracking Continues

Healey Among AGs Suing Trump Administration Over 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule

Today's Weather: Mostly Sunny, Comfortably Warm

Baker: New Orange Line Trains Will Help T 'Turn The Corner'

Today's Weather: Drier Air, Sunshine Returning

State's Highest Court Reverses Itself, Reinstating Pay For Mass. Judge Accused Of Helping Immigrant Evade ICE Arrest

'The Mayor Is Accustomed To Getting Arrested': Fall River Meeting Goes Off The Rails

Massachusetts Has The Speediest Marathoners, Study Says

Green Line Extension Facing 'Schedule Pressures'

Today's Weather: Showers And More Humidity