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Phinney in Cape Cod Bay. (Courtesy New England Aquarium under NMFS Permit #21301-01)

Team saves entangled leatherback sea turtle in Cape Cod Bay

A team of scientists from the New England Aquarium, responders from the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable Harbormaster freed the turtle who was tangled in rope last Thursday.

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Congressman Moulton, who urged Biden to drop out, weighs in on president's legacy

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton joins Radio Boston to discuss President Biden's legacy.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Sen. Kamala Harris, now vice president, laugh during a Democratic presidential primary on Sept. 12, 2019. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Sen. Warren says Harris is 'pulling our party together'

"She's going to go toe-to-toe with Donald Trump," Warren said on WBUR's Radio Boston. "She's going to win in November -- that's what the Republicans are unhappy about."

Radio Boston

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Rain soaked memorials for those who died in a mass shooting sit along the roadside by Schemengees Bar & Grille in 2023 in Lewiston, Maine. (Matt York/AP file photo)

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people last October in Maine

Three Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty in the aftermath of last October's mass shooting in Maine, according to an Army report that cited communication failures, among...

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Local restaurants come together for 10th annual Taste of Ethnic Boston food festival

Visitors will taste cuisines from around the word, including Ethiopian, Cape Verdean and Dominican, to name a few. We talk with the organizer and one of the participating restaurants.

Radio Boston

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Jack Connors poses in his old downtown office, located in the Hancock Tower in Boston in July 2021. (Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, dies at 82

Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday, and turned his business success into a far-reaching charitable footprint.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in a 2022 photo in Boston. (Mary Schwalm/AP file photo)

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is pregnant with third child, due in January

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced this week that she is pregnant and her family plans to welcome a third child in January.

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Korean War veterans and other spectators salute the American flag as the national anthem plays at a ceremony commemorating the 71st anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 22 in Memorial Hall. (Sam Doran/State House News Service)

State House ceremony honors Korean War veterans, reflects on conflict's bitter battles and heroes

Kim Jae-hui, consul general of the Republic of Korea in Boston, paid tribute to the "brave men and women from the United States" who fought "shoulder to shoulder" with people...

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Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital

A Massachusetts woman was sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its...

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Campaign staff put up signs at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., on July 22. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, pool)

Mass. Democratic Party delegates vote unanimously to back Harris as presidential nominee

With Biden out of the race, Steve Kerrigan, chair of the state's Democratic Party, spoke about next steps for the more than 100 state delegates headed to the party's national...

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Housing along Pleasant Street in Charlestown. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Poll: Housing, transportation costs are squeezing Mass. residents' budgets

Most Massachusetts residents say housing and transportation costs are a burden — and some are even considering leaving the state — according to a new poll released by the MassINC...

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Mayor Wu talks about Biden bowing out of 2024 race, and police accountability in Boston

Radio Boston

46:45Jul 22, 2024

"Dear Summer Vol. 2" is Boston's 2nd official mixtape. (Courtesy Boston.gov)

Boston's new mixtape is a way to bolster local talent

Arts & Culture

16:50Jul 19, 2024

FILE - Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka speaks inside the Statehouse, Jan. 3, 2019, in Boston. The Massachusetts Senate unveiled its version of a major housing bill Monday, June 24, 2024, following up on similar proposals by Gov. Maura Healey and the Massachusetts House. Spilka said the Senate bill is designed to a to help spur production and preserve and promote access to housing. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Spilka calls new budget 'transformational' for Massachusetts

Business

15:31Jul 19, 2024

New England's oldest comic book shop turns 50

Cambridge's Million Year Picnic is marking five decades in operation this weekend. We preview the festivities and talk about what's next for the shop.

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14:42Jul 19, 2024

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The Arboretum Road entrance to the Arboretum remains under renovation. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Some Arboretum entrances are 'a mess.' Why residents are pining for a fix

Boston's Arnold Arboretum is partnering with the the city, the MBTA and community groups to renovate a park entrance off Washington Street in Roslindale. The new entrance will open later...

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The central guard tower at MCI-Concord looks over the now-shuttered state prison. (Laney Ruckstuhl/WBUR)

Closure of state's oldest men's prison opens up prime real estate; Healey eyes plot for housing

The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade. Gov. Maura...

Local Coverage

02:487 hours ago

A cyclist rides along a street near the Tobin Memorial Bridge in Chelsea. (Steven Senne/AP)

More income could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests

The study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at almost 2,900 low-income people who applied for a lottery in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Nearly 1,750 of them...

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Jul 22, 2024

Karen Read arriving last week at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham. (Steven Senne/AP)

Karen Read retrial scheduled for January

The judge in Karen Read's murder trial will hear oral arguments on a defense motion to dismiss two of the three charges against her on Aug. 9, and a retrial...

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Jul 22, 2024

Mayor Michelle Wu in the WBUR studios in 2022 for an appearance on Radio Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Wu, a Democratic delegate, says she'll back Harris for president even if others jump into the race

Wu said she expects "a major shift in the energy and the momentum" with Harris topping the ticket.

Local Coverage

Jul 22, 2024

An electric heat pump outside of a building in Massachusetts.

New England states win $450 million to launch heat pump adoption program

The New England Heat Pump Accelerator aims to "permanently shift the market from fossil fuel equipment to heat pumps"

Environment

Jul 22, 2024

View of the Massachusetts State House from the corner of Tremont and Park Streets. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

3 bills to watch as the clock winds down on Beacon Hill

Massachusetts lawmakers have until July 31 before the formal session ends, And while they recently brokered deals on the budget and a major gun control bill, there’s a lot left...

Local Coverage

Jul 22, 2024

Boston, MA - June 24: A sign at the entrance to the Sumner Tunnel announces its closure. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

For small businesses in East Boston, sales lag during Sumner Tunnel closure

The Massachusetts Restaurant Association says eateries in East Boston have reported a 20% decline in sales during weekends the tunnel has been closed for repairs.

Business

Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley reacts to the news that President Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the top of the Democratic ticket. (Screenshot X.com)

Mass. politicians react to Biden's withdrawal from race, endorsement of Harris

Many expressed gratitude toward the 81-year-old, praising his actions as president and record as a longtime public servant.

Local Coverage

04:09Jul 21, 2024

President Biden speaks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on July 14. (Susan Walsh/AP file photo)

Read: Biden's statement as he drops from 2024 presidential election

Here is a transcript of Biden's full statement as he announces he will no longer continue his campaign for a second presidential term.

Local Coverage

Jul 21, 2024

Team saves entangled leatherback sea turtle in Cape Cod Bay

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Congressman Moulton, who urged Biden to drop out, weighs in on president's legacy

Sen. Warren says Harris is 'pulling our party together'

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people last October in Maine

Local restaurants come together for 10th annual Taste of Ethnic Boston food festival

Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, dies at 82

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is pregnant with third child, due in January

State House ceremony honors Korean War veterans, reflects on conflict's bitter battles and heroes

Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital

Mass. Democratic Party delegates vote unanimously to back Harris as presidential nominee

Poll: Housing, transportation costs are squeezing Mass. residents' budgets

Mayor Wu talks about Biden bowing out of 2024 race, and police accountability in Boston

Boston's new mixtape is a way to bolster local talent

Spilka calls new budget 'transformational' for Massachusetts

New England's oldest comic book shop turns 50

Some Arboretum entrances are 'a mess.' Why residents are pining for a fix

Closure of state's oldest men's prison opens up prime real estate; Healey eyes plot for housing

More income could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests

Karen Read retrial scheduled for January

Wu, a Democratic delegate, says she'll back Harris for president even if others jump into the race

New England states win $450 million to launch heat pump adoption program

3 bills to watch as the clock winds down on Beacon Hill

For small businesses in East Boston, sales lag during Sumner Tunnel closure

Mass. politicians react to Biden's withdrawal from race, endorsement of Harris

Read: Biden's statement as he drops from 2024 presidential election