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Josh Zakim, candidate for secretary of state, talks with voters outside the Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School in Dorchester. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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Boston City Councilor Zakim Won't Seek Another Term

The onetime secretary of state candidate said his third term will be his last on the council.

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From left: Laurene Trio of Medford, Keri Rodrigues of Medford and Rodolfo Aguilar of Hyde Park speak with Bob Oakes in the studio. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Three Local Parents Talk About The College Admissions Scandal

The cheating and the large amounts of money the parents involved in the college admissions scandal allegedly used to secure their children's spots leaves other parents without those privileges wondering...

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The Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth. (NRC/Flickr)

Citizen Advisory Panel Demands Answers From Pilgrim Nuclear Plant's Prospective Buyer

With two and half months remaining until the plant shuts down, Plymouth residents are demanding more information about the finances and safety of the plant's future.

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About 12 hours of rain is likely this evening through early Friday. (Courtesy NOAA)

Today's Weather: Spring Rainstorm Overnight

Rain overspreads the region tonight after a typical March day.

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Harvard junior José Larios (center) during a workout with the boxing club. (Max Larkin/WBUR)

College Admissions Scandal Troubles Disadvantaged Students

Students from low-income backgrounds are coping with questions of fairness raised by last week's indictments of some of the nation's wealthiest parents.

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These shoes designed by Thom Solo for Lady Gaga are part of the “Gender Bending Fashion” exhibition at the MFA Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

He Designed These Heels For Lady Gaga. Now They're A Symbol Of Gender Bending Fashion At The MFA

From bathrooms to advertising to fashion, attitudes toward what’s feminine, masculine, both or neither are evolving. Shoe designer Thom Solo's extravagant creations capture accessories as gender-fluid art.

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On Nov. 13, 2018, Maine election officials work during the election in the state's 2nd Congressional District, the first congressional race in American history to be decided by the ranked-choice voting method that allows second choices. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)

Voting Is Often Futile. Massachusetts Can Make It Matter

The Legislature is considering a solution: ranked-choice voting, which Maine and a growing number of cities have adopted, writes Mac D’Alessandro.

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The installation of "Gender Bending Fashion" at the MFA. (Courtesy Michael Blanchard/MFA)

5 Things To Do This Weekend, From Gender-Bending Fashion To Stave Sessions

Plus, the Boston Underground Film Fest is back and Nora Theatre Company is staging "Photograph 51."

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Community Supported Film's New Immigrant and Refugee Visions team. (Courtesy Christine Arveil)

Created By Immigrants, 10 Films Highlight The New Immigrant And Refugee Experience

The documentaries show everything from the stress of being a DACA child to being the first woman of color to run for Revere city council.

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How Should Sex Buyers Make Amends ... And Can They?

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Patriots owner Robert Kraft has turned down Florida prosecutors' offer to drop charges of soliciting prostitution.

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22:14Mar 20, 2019

Boston Councilors Eye Real Estate Transfer Tax To Boost Affordable Housing

Advocates for Boston's real estate investors are pushing back against the tax plan.

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Mar 20, 2019

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A message card is placed at a collection of flowers left at the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Vincent Thian/AP)

What Role Do Social Media Platforms Play In Radicalizing People?

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10:25Mar 20, 2019

Postpartum depression affects about one in nine mothers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Luma Pimentel/Unsplash)

FDA Approves First Drug To Treat Postpartum Depression

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06:10Mar 20, 2019

Northeastern's Anthony Green (30) celebrates with fellow players and fans after defeating Hofstra 82-74 in an NCAA college basketball game to win the Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball championship, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in North Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

Week In Sports: March Madness, Kraft, New England Revolution

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11:14Mar 20, 2019

The Antitrust Case Against Big Tech

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Feds: Palestinian Man Lied About Possible Ties To Terrorist Organization To Get U.S. Visa

The U.S. attorney for Massachusetts on Wednesday said 19-year-old Waad Alzerei is charged with visa fraud and making materially false statements.

Mar 20, 2019

Victor Pena, center, appears at the Charlestown Division of the Boston Municipal Court Jan. 23, 2019. (Aram Boghosian/The Boston Globe via AP Pool)

Prosecutors Disclose New Details In Boston Kidnapping Case

The man charged with kidnapping a woman outside a Boston bar was held without bail at his arraignment Wednesday.

Mar 20, 2019

Tamara Lanier attends a news conference near the Harvard Club on Wednesday in New York. Lanier, of Norwich, Conn., is suing the Harvard University for "wrongful seizure, possession and expropriation" of images she says depict two of her ancestors. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Lawsuit: Harvard 'Shamelessly' Profits From Photos Of Slaves

A Connecticut woman says Harvard University has "shamelessly" turned a profit from photos of two 19th century slaves she says are her ancestors.

Mar 20, 2019

"We have a very strong obligation here, because it doesn't work unless it's deliberate," Rep. Patricia Haddad said Tuesday at a State House briefing calling for gender parity on public boards and commissions. (Sam Doran/SHNS)

Legislation Eyed To Force Gender Parity On State Boards

Legislation pending on Beacon Hill would require that all appointed public boards and commissions have at least 50 percent women board members or commissioners, and when "practicable" will reflect the...

Mar 20, 2019

Celtics To Face Off Against 76ers In Possible Post-Season Preview

NBC Sports Boston reporter Kyle Draper joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to talk about the game.

04:09Mar 20, 2019

High temperatures are shown for March 20. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

Today's Weather: First Day Of Spring Brings Sunshine Ahead Of Heavy Rain

It's officially the first day of spring. And today, it might actually feel like it.

Mar 20, 2019

Elizabeth Warren on March 8 in the Queens borough of New York (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Elizabeth Warren Is Dominating The Policy Discussion — But Not The Democratic Race

There is little evidence that being the policy wonk is helping Warren dominate the race for the nomination.

06:04Mar 20, 2019

Police Search For Vandals Who Targeted Police, War Memorials In Boston's Mount Hope Cemetery

Boston police are seeking the public's help to identify who is responsible for the vandalism of several memorials inside the Mattapan cemetery.

Mar 19, 2019

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks on the field before the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Patriots on Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

Patriots Owner Kraft And Others Offered Plea Deal In Prostitution Case

The Palm Beach state attorney said it's offered Robert Kraft and 24 other men charged with soliciting prostitution the standard diversion program offered to first-time offenders.

Mar 19, 2019

A state police vehicle sits on Water Row in Wayland, Mass. in 2013. (Josh Reynolds/The Boston Globe, via AP pool)

Traffic Ticket Quotas Alleged In Ongoing State Police Overtime Probe

Police have long denied that officials use quota systems for issuing tickets to drivers, but a revelation from federal prosecutors investigating a now-disbanded state police troop alleges otherwise.

Mar 19, 2019

Here & Now

Boston City Councilor Zakim Won't Seek Another Term

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

Three Local Parents Talk About The College Admissions Scandal

Citizen Advisory Panel Demands Answers From Pilgrim Nuclear Plant's Prospective Buyer

Today's Weather: Spring Rainstorm Overnight

College Admissions Scandal Troubles Disadvantaged Students

He Designed These Heels For Lady Gaga. Now They're A Symbol Of Gender Bending Fashion At The MFA

Voting Is Often Futile. Massachusetts Can Make It Matter

5 Things To Do This Weekend, From Gender-Bending Fashion To Stave Sessions

Created By Immigrants, 10 Films Highlight The New Immigrant And Refugee Experience

How Should Sex Buyers Make Amends ... And Can They?

Boston Councilors Eye Real Estate Transfer Tax To Boost Affordable Housing

What Role Do Social Media Platforms Play In Radicalizing People?

FDA Approves First Drug To Treat Postpartum Depression

Week In Sports: March Madness, Kraft, New England Revolution

The Antitrust Case Against Big Tech

Feds: Palestinian Man Lied About Possible Ties To Terrorist Organization To Get U.S. Visa

Prosecutors Disclose New Details In Boston Kidnapping Case

Lawsuit: Harvard 'Shamelessly' Profits From Photos Of Slaves

Legislation Eyed To Force Gender Parity On State Boards

Celtics To Face Off Against 76ers In Possible Post-Season Preview

Today's Weather: First Day Of Spring Brings Sunshine Ahead Of Heavy Rain

Elizabeth Warren Is Dominating The Policy Discussion — But Not The Democratic Race

Police Search For Vandals Who Targeted Police, War Memorials In Boston's Mount Hope Cemetery

Patriots Owner Kraft And Others Offered Plea Deal In Prostitution Case

Traffic Ticket Quotas Alleged In Ongoing State Police Overtime Probe