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Ex-Trooper Avoids Prison For Overtime Fraud Scheme

Paul Cesan, of Southwick, was sentenced in Boston federal court Monday to one day in prison, which he was deemed to already have served.

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Kūka‘ilimoku now sits on a sky bridge outside the newly renovated East India Marine Hall at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem (Courtesy)

Kū, A Fierce Living God For Many Native Hawaiians, Now Faces His Homeland

The sculpture of the god will greet visitors to the new East India Marine Hall at the Peabody Essex Museum.

From Gender Bending Roles To Fun Feminists, Nora Theatre Company's 'Cloud 9' Has What It Takes

Caryl Churchill's play seems as fresh as it was in 1979 says critic at large Ed Siegel. Bask in the glow of “Cloud 9.” It’s about 2 ½ hours, but...

Why Insulin Defies The Normal Rules Of Economics And Keeps Getting More Expensive

The first fast-acting insulin hit the market in 1996, the same year as the Nintendo 64. The video game system got progressively cheaper, but a vial of insulin that originally...

Whoa — Keanu Reeves Is Having A Belated Cultural Moment

Everything seems to be coming up Keanu, especially at the Coolidge Corner Theatre this weekend, where the actor is the subject of an all-night, six-movie marathon: “Keanu-Thon.”

Dedicated Bus Lanes Are Making Commutes Faster In And Around Boston, Data Show

Bus lanes are speeding up commutes in Greater Boston, according to newly compiled MBTA data.

Certain Gut Bacteria May Improve Exercise Performance, Harvard Study Suggests

Marathon runners often have greater amounts of a gut bacterium that metabolizes lactic acid than people who don't exercise regularly.

City Council President Andrea Campbell Unveils BPS Education Plan

One Of Maine's Top Democrats Says She'll Challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins

Maine's Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon on Monday announced that she's challenging veteran Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

Jun 24, 2019

There were four shootings in Dorchester and Mattapan Sunday.

Four Injured, One Killed, In Four Shootings In Boston Sunday

Boston police say five people were shot in four separate shootings in Dorchester and Mattapan Sunday, leaving one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries.

Jun 24, 2019

Andrea Campbell in the WBUR studios Nov. 9, 2016.(Jesse Costa/WBUR)

City Council President Releases Her Own Plan To Make Schools More Equitable

The changes include increasing the number of high quality seats for students, establishing common graduation standards across all high schools and creating more transparency on early childhood strategies in Boston.

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Jun 24, 2019

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Full Episode: Bos. Councillor Andrea Campbell On Her Plan For BPS, Drug Pricing, Writer Ocean Vuong

Host Tiziana Dearing speaks with City Council President Andrea Campbell, who unveiled a plan to address systemic inequity in the Boston's school system. Plus, we...

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'I Saw This Book Like A Flower': Ocean Vuong On His Novel, 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous'

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22:22Jun 24, 2019

The $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Mass. is scheduled to open June 23 transforming a contaminated property into what is billed as a waterfront oasis. (Michael Dwyer/AP File Photo)

Week In Review: Encore Casino Opens, MBTA Woes, 2020 Update

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31:09Jun 21, 2019

Kevin Bacon as Jackie Rohr, Aldis Hodge as Decourcy Ward, Mark O'Brien as Jimmy Ryan and Jonathan Tucker as Frankie Ryan in "City On A Hill" (Courtesy of Eric Ogden/Showtime)

'City On A Hill' Portrays A Seedy '90s Era Boston With Racism, Crime And Corruption

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Pedestrian Struck And Killed On A Busy Boston Street

The victim was struck just before 8 a.m. Monday on the Massachusetts Avenue Connector at Melnea Cass Boulevard.

Jun 24, 2019

Rain showers move through southern New England Tuesday ushering in humid air. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Forecast: Another Fine Summer Day, But Showers Are Coming Tomorrow

Today features more sunshine and dry weather, but showers are coming back tomorrow.

Jun 24, 2019

Rabbi Dan Rodkin in the temple at Shaloh House in Brighton. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Brighton Rabbi Asks Congregation To Bring Guns To Synagogue

Amid a rise in hate crimes against Jewish people, a Brighton rabbi calls upon his congregation to protects its own members by coming to the synagogue armed.

04:27Jun 24, 2019

Structures that house MBTA signal equipment were badly damaged when a Red Line train derailed near JFK/UMass Station on June 11, 2019. (Courtesy MBTA)

Red Line Recovery Work Will Continue 'Through The Summer,' MBTA Says

After a train derailment, the MBTA said it initially expected signal repairs to take about a year, but it has accelerated the schedule.

Jun 21, 2019

The Hadley Police & Department sign is shown. (Courtesy Hadley Police Department)

Ex-Hadley Officer Gets Prison Time For Breaking Arrested Man's Nose

Former Hadley officer Christopher Roeder was sentenced Thursday to a year and two months behind bars and a year of probation.

Jun 21, 2019

Boston Police Headquarters. (Joe Difazio for WBUR.)

Boston Police Boost Resources Dedicated To Unsolved Killings

The new unit will be made up of one sergeant and three detectives. Four criminologists will also be added.

Jun 21, 2019

Boston City Council President, Michelle Wu, at WBUR. (Robin Lubbock)

Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu To Rally For A #BostonTParty

It's not a boycott, but a way to engage the T-riding public about marshaling the political will to act with urgency, says Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu.

Jun 21, 2019

A cookies and cream-flavored protein bar marketed by JustCBD is displayed at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition trade show on May 30 in New York. (Mark Lennihan/AP)

Mass. Policy Outlines Ban Of Some Hemp Products, Including CBD-Infused Foods

The policy does allow sales of some products, such as hemp seed and hemp clothing.

04:21Jun 21, 2019

The Legacy Of Cardinal Sean O'Malley

Catholic Archbishop Cardinal Sean O'Malley will turn 75 Saturday, and as per Catholic Church rules, he is required to submit his resignation to Pope Francis. But the pope may not...

05:41Jun 21, 2019

Saturday features pleasant temperatures and a northwest breeze. (Dave Epstein/WBUR)

Forecast: Much Better Weather This Weekend

After a lot of clouds this week, things improve over the weekend.

Jun 21, 2019

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Ex-Trooper Avoids Prison For Overtime Fraud Scheme

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

Kū, A Fierce Living God For Many Native Hawaiians, Now Faces His Homeland

From Gender Bending Roles To Fun Feminists, Nora Theatre Company's 'Cloud 9' Has What It Takes

Why Insulin Defies The Normal Rules Of Economics And Keeps Getting More Expensive

Whoa — Keanu Reeves Is Having A Belated Cultural Moment

Dedicated Bus Lanes Are Making Commutes Faster In And Around Boston, Data Show

Certain Gut Bacteria May Improve Exercise Performance, Harvard Study Suggests

City Council President Andrea Campbell Unveils BPS Education Plan

One Of Maine's Top Democrats Says She'll Challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins

Four Injured, One Killed, In Four Shootings In Boston Sunday

City Council President Releases Her Own Plan To Make Schools More Equitable

Full Episode: Bos. Councillor Andrea Campbell On Her Plan For BPS, Drug Pricing, Writer Ocean Vuong

'I Saw This Book Like A Flower': Ocean Vuong On His Novel, 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous'

Week In Review: Encore Casino Opens, MBTA Woes, 2020 Update

'City On A Hill' Portrays A Seedy '90s Era Boston With Racism, Crime And Corruption

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Brighton Rabbi Asks Congregation To Bring Guns To Synagogue

Red Line Recovery Work Will Continue 'Through The Summer,' MBTA Says

Ex-Hadley Officer Gets Prison Time For Breaking Arrested Man's Nose

Boston Police Boost Resources Dedicated To Unsolved Killings

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