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"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

It's part of a national movement by Native American tribes and activists to re-name Columbus Day.

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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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Held For 20 Days: How N.H.'s Shortage Of Mental Health Beds Erodes Patients' Rights

The case -- which could have profound impacts on how New Hampshire treats people who are in a mental health crisis -- involves a group of mostly anonymous plaintiffs who...

This Map Exhibit Draws A Darker U.S. History — Of Expansion Into Native Lands

“America Transformed: Mapping in the 19th Century” asks us to reconsider which perspectives are represented in these maps — and which ones aren’t.

Explosion And Fire In Mattapan Leaves About 150 People Temporarily Homeless

The Boston Fire Department says a gas leak in the apartment building's laundry room is to blame. No one was hurt, but officials say the building suffered an estimated $200,000...

Oct 13, 2019

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

2 Shot Inside Pelham, N.H. Church; Suspect In Custody After Wedding Guests Tackled Him, Police Say

Pelham, N.H., police say two people were shot at a wedding ceremony inside the New England Pentecostal Church. Officers found several wedding guests had pinned the alleged shooter to the...

Oct 12, 2019

Police Have Identified The Driver Who Died In A Central Massachusetts Gas Truck Crash

The victim is identified as 62-year old Lois Ann Johnson, of Woodstock, New Hampshire.

Oct 12, 2019

Boston's federal courthouse (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Federal Judge Says ICE 'Behaves Illegally'

Judge Mark Wolf of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts had harsh words for ICE’s treatment of detainees during Friday's hearing. The agency failed to interview the detainees as required...

Oct 11, 2019

Last year's Columbia Gas disaster in the Merrimack Valley displaced thousands of people and damaged homes such as this one on Jefferson Street in Lawrence. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

$143M Columbia Gas Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval From Judge

Columbia Gas must begin mailing claim forms to about 175,000 residents and business owners who are eligible to collect payments.

Woman Re-Sentenced To Up To 4 Years In Burlington Shaken Baby Death Case

Middlesex Superior Court Judge Kenneth Fishman re-sentenced Pallavi Macharla to three-and-a-half to four years in state prison, reducing the life sentence given to her in May.

02:11Oct 11, 2019

Bribery Review Finds No Evidence Of Broader Conspiracy On Boston Zoning Board

"It appears to us that none of the current ZBA members had any involvement," said Brian Kelly, the former head of the public corruption unit within the U.S. attorney's office...

Oct 11, 2019

This 2013 file photo shows OxyContin pills. (Toby Talbot/AP)

Bankruptcy Judge Says He Will Halt Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma For 6 Months

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain strongly brushed aside the argument from a group of state attorneys general that lawsuits against members of the wealthy Sackler family would be essential to...

3 Researchers From MIT And Harvard Win Nobal Prize In Economics For Anti-Poverty Work

Checking The Score: Patriots Continue To Roll, But Is Brady Confident Of Victory?

Week In Review: RMV, Vaping Ban Fallout, Impeachment Inquiry

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak On The State Of The T

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Vermont turns vividly colored in the fall. (Courtesy of Judie Brower)

Where To Peep Your Favorite Leaf Color For Your New England Foliage Fancies

Here are the best times to spot foliage, where to see it and what causes it.

Oct 11, 2019

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

Court: Fall River Mayor Can Stay In Office, Despite Council Vote To Remove Him

The council voted last month to remove Correia, who has pleaded not guilty to federal extortion and fraud charges.

Oct 11, 2019

Witnesses including from left, Maria Isabel Bueso of Concord, Calif., Jonathan Sanchez, 16, of Boston, and others are sworn in at a House Oversight subcommittee hearing. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Congress Expected To Subpoena ICE, USCIS To Testify In 2nd Hearing On Reinstated Medical Deferred Action

A hearing was held on the immigration policy last month, when Trump administration officials canceled it without warning. But even after its reinstatement, advocates say families remain in limbo.

Oct 11, 2019

In this courtroom sketch, Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is depicted sitting in federal court in Boston in 2014. (Jane Flavell Collins/AP)

Lawyers For Marathon Bomber Say Fair Trial Rights Violated

Attorneys trying to overturn the death sentence of convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev say in a new court filing that the 2013 explosions so traumatized the region that it was impossible to...

Oct 11, 2019

The Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Nonprofit That Employs Workers With Disabilities Files Complaint Against Greenway

Work Inc. said in a complaint to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination that the Greenway Conservancy "unlawfully severed" its relationship with the nonprofit, which employees people with disabilities.

Oct 11, 2019

Longtime Democratic Activist 'MarDee' Xifaras Dies At 74

Former Gov. Deval Patrick joined WBUR's Morning Edition to remember the friend and colleague he called "MarDee X."

02:57Oct 11, 2019

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates his touchdown with Gunner Olszewski after scoring on a quarterback sneak in the second half of the game against the New York Giants on Thursday. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Patriots Force 4 Turnovers, Beat Giants 35-14 To Reach 6-0

Tom Brady had two touchdown runs and moved ahead of Peyton Manning for second place on the NFL's all-time passing yards list as New England pulled away for a 35-14...

Oct 11, 2019

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman stretches out to catch a pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, right, in the second half ofthe game Thursday (Elise Amendola/AP)

Pats Crush Giants At Home To Remain Undefeated

ESPN football writer Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition to assess the team's play.

03:56Oct 11, 2019

Today will be cool with clouds and some showers. (Dave Epstein/WBUR)

Weekend Weather: Storms Clouds Us Through Saturday, Then Sun Returns

Clouds and a few showers today are followed by slow improvement Saturday late in the day.

Oct 11, 2019

U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, left, watches as U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at a town hall about their joint legislative effort on student debt loan relief on Wednesday at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C. (Meg Kinnard/AP)

Biden's Advantage With Black Voters Highlights Warren's Challenge In South Carolina

At one South Carolina event this week, many in the audience appreciated what Warren said, but didn't know much about the senator from Massachusetts.

05:12Oct 11, 2019

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The MFA Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

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

Held For 20 Days: How N.H.'s Shortage Of Mental Health Beds Erodes Patients' Rights

This Map Exhibit Draws A Darker U.S. History — Of Expansion Into Native Lands

Explosion And Fire In Mattapan Leaves About 150 People Temporarily Homeless

2 Shot Inside Pelham, N.H. Church; Suspect In Custody After Wedding Guests Tackled Him, Police Say

Police Have Identified The Driver Who Died In A Central Massachusetts Gas Truck Crash

Boston Federal Judge Says ICE 'Behaves Illegally'

$143M Columbia Gas Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval From Judge

Woman Re-Sentenced To Up To 4 Years In Burlington Shaken Baby Death Case

Bribery Review Finds No Evidence Of Broader Conspiracy On Boston Zoning Board

Bankruptcy Judge Says He Will Halt Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma For 6 Months

3 Researchers From MIT And Harvard Win Nobal Prize In Economics For Anti-Poverty Work

Checking The Score: Patriots Continue To Roll, But Is Brady Confident Of Victory?

Week In Review: RMV, Vaping Ban Fallout, Impeachment Inquiry

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak On The State Of The T

Where To Peep Your Favorite Leaf Color For Your New England Foliage Fancies

Court: Fall River Mayor Can Stay In Office, Despite Council Vote To Remove Him

Congress Expected To Subpoena ICE, USCIS To Testify In 2nd Hearing On Reinstated Medical Deferred Action

Lawyers For Marathon Bomber Say Fair Trial Rights Violated

Nonprofit That Employs Workers With Disabilities Files Complaint Against Greenway

Longtime Democratic Activist 'MarDee' Xifaras Dies At 74

Patriots Force 4 Turnovers, Beat Giants 35-14 To Reach 6-0

Pats Crush Giants At Home To Remain Undefeated

Weekend Weather: Storms Clouds Us Through Saturday, Then Sun Returns

Biden's Advantage With Black Voters Highlights Warren's Challenge In South Carolina