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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, right, tries to escape the grasp of New York Jets safety Jamal Adams in the first half ofteh game on Sunday. (Steven Senne/AP)

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Brady, Patriots Defense Shine In 30-14 Win Over Jets

It was the Patriots' first game since Antonio Brown was cut after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct.

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

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U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III announces his Senate candidacy in East Boston on Saturday. (Josh Reynolds/AP)

Kennedy Officially Launches His Primary Bid To Unseat Sen. Markey

Congressman Joe Kennedy III kicked off his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat Saturday, promising new ideas and a new commitment to break down what he called "a broken system."

05:18Sep 21, 2019

Luther, a white tiger, died Thursday after a brief battle with cancer. (Courtesy Franklin Park Zoo)

Luther, The Franklin Park Zoo's 'Incredible' White Tiger, Dies

The Franklin Park Zoo says its tiger, Luther, was recently diagnosed with an "undifferentiated round cell tumor" and stopped responding to medication.

Sep 20, 2019

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown during practice in Foxborough. (Steven Senne/AP)

The Patriots Release Antonio Brown After New Sexual Assault Allegations

The New England Patriots cut Antonio Brown Friday afternoon after a second woman accused the wide receiver of sexual assault.

05:09Sep 20, 2019

An eastern meadowlark. (John Sutton/flickr)

Goodbye, Meadowlarks: Study Reports 3 Billion Fewer Birds In U.S. And Canada

A new study says there are 3 billion fewer birds in the continental United States and Canada than there were in 1970.

The New England Patriots Release Receiver Antonio Brown

Brown faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

Sep 20, 2019

The state's first human case of EEE since 2013 was announced by the Department of Public Health in June. (Courtesy of turkletom/Flickr)

2nd Human EEE Death Reported In Mass.

A Bristol County man in his 70s has died after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis. It was the 10th human case of the illness confirmed this year.

Boston Officer On Leave After Roxbury Prep Students Say He Called Them Racial Slurs

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins said her office is investigating accusations that a Boston police officer used racial slurs against several students at a Hyde Park charter school.

Sep 20, 2019

U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, left, and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, during a 2017 rally (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Week In Review: Markey Senate Race, Boston Police Incidents, #MeToo After 2 Years

Senator Markey has another challenger. The Boston Police Department faces issues with the community. And two years later, #MeToo is still experiencing its ups and downs.

New Hampshire AG Rejects Proposed Mass. General Affiliation For 2 Hospitals

The New Hampshire Attorney General's office says a proposal for two seacoast-area hospitals to affiliate themselves with Massachusetts General Hospital is unlawful because it likely will lead to unfair competition...

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Sep 20, 2019

Massachusetts Added 6,700 Jobs In August; Unemployment Rate Held At 2.9%

The state's labor force participation rate remained at 67.6% in August.

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Sep 20, 2019

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Boston Climate Strike Draws Thousands Of Students And Activists

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09:34Sep 20, 2019

In this screenshot from American Tragedy, Sue Klebold sits at the memorial for the lives lost at Columbine.

'American Tragedy' Examines What A Mother Of A Columbine Shooter Has Learned 20 Years Later

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15:38Sep 19, 2019

Nicholas Britell accepts the award for outstanding original main title theme music for "Succession" on night two of the Television Academy's 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP)

With The Emmys Around The Corner, A Look At What Makes Good TV Theme Music

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15:27Sep 19, 2019

U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III at WBUR in early 2018 (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What A Kennedy-Markey Showdown Means For Massachusetts

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James "Whitey" Bulger is seen in two booking photos, decades apart -- 1959 and after his capture in 2011. The convicted mobster and murderer died in prison in 2018. (U.S. Marshals Service)

Whitey Bulger's Family Filing Wrongful Death Claim

The family of the slain Boston gangster is seeking $200 million in damages.

Sep 20, 2019

Michelle Carter, center, is escorted to a parole hearing, Sept. 19, 2019, in Natick, Mass. (Steven Senne/AP)

Michelle Carter, The Mass. Woman Convicted In Texting Suicide Case, Is Denied Parole

Michelle Carter, who was convicted of urging her boyfriend to commit suicide via text messages, has been denied early release.

Sep 20, 2019

High Surf Advisories Are posted along much of the New England coastline. (Dave Epstein/NOAA Data)

Weekend Weather: A Fantastic Forecast To Close Out Summer

What a lovely weekend of weather we have in store, with plenty of sunshine and warmth.

Sep 20, 2019

Personal trainer Justice Williams gives some words of encouragement to a patron at CORE in Brookline, Mass, where he holds 'Queer Gym' sessions for LGBTQ+ people. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

'Queer Gym': Strengthening LGBTQ+ Bodies And Spirits

Personal trainer Justice Williams didn't feel like he had an inclusive space to work out when he was undergoing gender transition. Now, he's created just that for other LGBTQ+ people....

04:30Sep 20, 2019

New Jersey Man Charged With Terrorism Offenses Considered Targets in Boston, New York and D.C.

Federal authorities say Alexei Saa's targets included the Statue of Liberty, the White House and Fenway Park.

Sep 19, 2019

Mariela and Gary Sanchez, and their son Jonathan, entered the U.S. in 2016 on tourist visas. Sixteen-year-old Jonathan gets treatment for cystic fibrosis at Boston Children’s Hospital. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

After A Month Of Public Outcry, Immigration Officials Resume Medical Deferrals For Deportation

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will once again consider requests for non-military deferrals of deportation, including what are known as "medical deferred action" requests.

04:13Sep 19, 2019

Here Are 2 Endorsements That Won't Come In Kennedy Vs. Markey

Plus, in our latest weekly newsletter: Pressley presses a Kavanaugh probe, and Warren questions the Equifax settlement.

Sep 19, 2019

This Feb. 11, 2019, booking photo released by the Bristol County Sheriff's Office shows Michelle Carter. (Bristol County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Parole Board Weighs Release Of Woman In Texting Suicide Case

Michelle Carter appeared Thursday before the state Parole Board to seek release after serving seven months of her 15-month jail sentence. No decision was announced following the closed-door hearing, and...

Sep 19, 2019

Police: 1 Dead After South End Stabbing

The man died at a nearby hospital after being stabbed in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street, Boston police said.

Sep 19, 2019

State Police Trooper Indicted For Shooting An ATV Rider

A grand jury has indicted Trooper Matthew Sheehan, who authorities say shot an all-terrain vehicle driver during a confrontation on a Boston highway in 2013.

Sep 19, 2019

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Brady, Patriots Defense Shine In 30-14 Win Over Jets

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

Kennedy Officially Launches His Primary Bid To Unseat Sen. Markey

Luther, The Franklin Park Zoo's 'Incredible' White Tiger, Dies

The Patriots Release Antonio Brown After New Sexual Assault Allegations

Goodbye, Meadowlarks: Study Reports 3 Billion Fewer Birds In U.S. And Canada

The New England Patriots Release Receiver Antonio Brown

2nd Human EEE Death Reported In Mass.

Boston Officer On Leave After Roxbury Prep Students Say He Called Them Racial Slurs

Week In Review: Markey Senate Race, Boston Police Incidents, #MeToo After 2 Years

New Hampshire AG Rejects Proposed Mass. General Affiliation For 2 Hospitals

Massachusetts Added 6,700 Jobs In August; Unemployment Rate Held At 2.9%

Boston Climate Strike Draws Thousands Of Students And Activists

'American Tragedy' Examines What A Mother Of A Columbine Shooter Has Learned 20 Years Later

With The Emmys Around The Corner, A Look At What Makes Good TV Theme Music

What A Kennedy-Markey Showdown Means For Massachusetts

Whitey Bulger's Family Filing Wrongful Death Claim

Michelle Carter, The Mass. Woman Convicted In Texting Suicide Case, Is Denied Parole

Weekend Weather: A Fantastic Forecast To Close Out Summer

'Queer Gym': Strengthening LGBTQ+ Bodies And Spirits

New Jersey Man Charged With Terrorism Offenses Considered Targets in Boston, New York and D.C.

After A Month Of Public Outcry, Immigration Officials Resume Medical Deferrals For Deportation

Here Are 2 Endorsements That Won't Come In Kennedy Vs. Markey

Parole Board Weighs Release Of Woman In Texting Suicide Case

Police: 1 Dead After South End Stabbing

State Police Trooper Indicted For Shooting An ATV Rider