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Kevin Hayden said his appointment this month is almost a "homecoming." He worked as an assistant district attorney in the Suffolk County DA's office from 1997 to 2008 under former DAs Ralph Martin and Dan Conley. (Courtesy of the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office)

Suffolk DA refutes claim he closed officer misconduct investigation

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden on Monday again refuted claims he closed an investigation into a transit police officer who allegedly pulled a gun on a driver and then covered it up.

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Police work outside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin where a gunman stormed the mass and opened fire August, 5, 2012 Oak Creek, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

10 years after the massacre in Oak Creek, I remain committed to my faith — and my country

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MBTA will shut down Green Line service from downtown Boston to Somerville for nearly a month

Green Line service from Government Center headed north to the newly opened Union Square station in Somerville will be replaced by buses. Also, the opening of the Green Line's planned...

If Baker signs sports betting bill, regulators say it could take months to set operator rules

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The Boston Herald reported Thursday that 13 men were arrested in a human trafficking sting in the troubled area around Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. The area has been...

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Making the case for and against repealing the ban on 'happy hour'

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Boston city councilor wants civilians to direct traffic at construction sites instead of police

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Dee Stroy and his girlfriend Molly Blom enjoy an event at The Rathskeller club and venue, also known as "The Rat" in Kenmore Square in Boston, on Sept. 13, 1996. Stroy is a member of The johnnies, a punk band out of Plymouth, MA. (Photo By Michael Robinson-Chavez/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Remembering punk rock club The Rathskeller and owner Jim Harold

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Thousands of Mass. high school graduates are still putting off college

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Vice President Harris praises Massachusetts as a 'model' for other states on reproductive rights

Vice President Kamala Harris met with Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday, offering praise both for the Democrats who crafted a substantial reproductive care bill and for Republican Gov. Charlie Baker after...

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People gather for a Christian flag-raising at City Hall. (Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

After a Supreme Court battle, Christian flag flies, briefly, over Boston

The Supreme Court case revolved around whether the flag-raisings were an act of the government or private parties. The city had no written policies or clear internal guidance about flag-raising,...

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A boy cools off in a fountain on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston last summer. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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MBTA Orange Line cars at the Wellington train yard in Medford. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

MBTA riders fume over plans to close Orange Line for 30 days

MBTA riders, who have have already suffered through a summer filled with delays, derailments and other disruptions, were disappointed to learn the Orange Line will be shut down for nearly...

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Under the new ordinance, small businesses in Boston's business districts could host live acoustic performances without securing a permit. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. employers slightly more optimistic in July, despite concerns about a shrinking economy

Massachusetts business confidence in July is up by two points from June.

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MBTA Orange Line cars at the Wellington train yard in Medford after T leaders announced the line will be shut down for 30 days later this month to handle a backlog of repairs and upgrades. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How to get around the MBTA’s looming 30-day Orange Line shutdown

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The Rings Fountain is blasting out water on a hot day on the Greenway in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

A new toolkit makes health tips for heat waves more accessible

A toolkit for providers, patients and clinics aims to close a gap: high temperatures are rarely part of the discussion about what's best for patients, even those most at risk...

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10 years after the massacre in Oak Creek, I remain committed to my faith — and my country

State lawmakers push to limit MassHealth's ability to recoup funds after members die

Weekend forecast: As sweltering temps keep up, Boston could see a 6-day heat wave

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the MBTA, monkeypox and student debt

Reactions to the closure of the Orange and Green Lines

MBTA will shut down Green Line service from downtown Boston to Somerville for nearly a month

If Baker signs sports betting bill, regulators say it could take months to set operator rules

The MBTA's shutdown of the Orange Line, and Ayanna Pressley on public transit and student debt

Advocate for people struggling with housing reacts to human trafficking arrests at 'Mass. and Cass'

Nation’s first vaginal fluid transplants offer hope for millions

Making the case for and against repealing the ban on 'happy hour'

There's more to Massachusetts' waters than whales

Should 'happy hour' be reinstated in Massachusetts?

Boston city councilor wants civilians to direct traffic at construction sites instead of police

Remembering punk rock club The Rathskeller and owner Jim Harold

Thousands of Mass. high school graduates are still putting off college

Not just books on loan: Boston Public Library offers free start-up advice

Vice President Harris praises Massachusetts as a 'model' for other states on reproductive rights

After a Supreme Court battle, Christian flag flies, briefly, over Boston

Intense heat, humidity and possible thunderstorms in Boston

MBTA riders fume over plans to close Orange Line for 30 days

Mass. employers slightly more optimistic in July, despite concerns about a shrinking economy

How to get around the MBTA’s looming 30-day Orange Line shutdown

A new toolkit makes health tips for heat waves more accessible