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Warren At MLK Breakfast: Government Shutdown Is Trump's Fault

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is ramping up her criticism of President Donald Trump, faulting him for the partial federal government shutdown.

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

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Using The Language Of Symbols, Nina Chanel Abney's New Mural At The ICA Tackles Systemic Racism

“I was thinking about issues around systemic racism, and how I could create an image where the viewer can take those things generally and contextualize them around their own personal...

With Win In Overtime, Patriots Headed To Third Straight Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are headed to their third straight Super Bowl, once more thanks to Tom Brady's brilliance.

Jan 20, 2019

Boston Police Charge Man With Murder In Jamaica Plain Shootout

Boston police say they've arrested a man involved in a shootout in Jamaica Plan Friday that left the other shooter dead.

Jan 20, 2019

Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, before their game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday Oct. 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. (Reed Hoffmann/AP)

A Kansas City Take On Challenging the Patriots: 'This Is The Chiefs' Time'

The Patriots play the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday for the AFC Championship. To get the perspective from the other sideline, WBUR spoke to Brooke Pryor, the lead Chiefs beat reporter...

Harvard Sociologist And Intellectual, Nathan Glazer, Dead At 95

Sociologist Nathan Glazer, who assisted on a classic study of conformity, "The Lonely Crowd," and co-authored a groundbreaking document of non-conformity, "Beyond the Melting Pot," has died. He was 95....

Jan 20, 2019

A car makes it’s way down a snowy Route 2 in Cambridge, Mass. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Snow Might Be Done, But Watch For Freezing Rain And Icy Roads

The much-anticipated storm has arrived, and while we're not shoveling as much snow as some people thought we would, we still have to watch for freezing rain.

04:18Jan 20, 2019

Throngs of protesters gathered on Boston Common for the third annual Women's March. (Quincy Walters/WBUR)

This Year's Women's March In Boston Serves As Both A Protest And Victory Lap, Marchers Say

For most speakers, the central message was: while there's a lot to protest since the 2016 presidential election -- things like racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism -- there's a lot...

Jan 19, 2019

Family: New Mexico Avalanche Victim Was Mass. Native On Ski Trip With Father

The mother and sister of Matthew Zonghetti, 26, say he was the person killed Thursday at Taos Ski Valley.

Jan 19, 2019

Frankie Shaw arrives at the LA Premiere of "SMILF" at the Harmony Gold Theater in October 2017 in Los Angeles. (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Group Of Mass. Lawmakers Call To Suspend Any Tax Credits For 'SMILF' Until Harassment Probe Ends

State lawmakers want to withhold tax credits from "SMILF" producers until investigations into allegations of on-set harassment and discrimination conclude.

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Jan 19, 2019

Lawrence Man Arrested In Possible Poisoning Death Of 11-Year-Old Haverhill Girl

Miguel Rivera, 58, was charged with permitting substantial bodily injury to a child and misleading a police investigation.

Jan 19, 2019

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Oxycontin, shown in this file photo, is made by Purdue Pharma. (Toby Talbot/AP)

Week In Review: Shutdown, Mayor Walsh's Vision, Purdue Pharma

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23:29Jan 18, 2019

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, catches a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Josh Shaw (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Foxborough. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

With Big Games Approaching, NFL Still Reckoning With Domestic Violence

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09:30Jan 18, 2019

The crowd packs Boston Common. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

The Soundtrack To The Modern Women's Rights Movement

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17:29Jan 18, 2019

Morphine Sulfate, OxyContin and Opana are displayed for a photograph in Carmichael, California, on Jan. 18, 2013. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)

AG Healey Takes On Purdue Pharma And Its Owners For Alleged Role In Opioid Epidemic

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16:00Jan 17, 2019

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan speaks with two prison officers from FMC Devens. To her left is Jason Basil, and on her right is David Martinez. (Quincy Walters/WBUR)

‘It’s A Tough Job On A Good Day’: Morale Declines Among Unpaid Prison Officers At FMC Devens

Frustration among unpaid correctional officers at Federal Medical Center, Devens in Worcester County is growing as the government shutdown endures.

02:10Jan 19, 2019

Warm air will prevent much of the region from seeing more than a few inches of snow. (Dave Epstein/WBUR)

Weekend Forecast: Snowstorm Brings Messy Weather Saturday Night; Skies Clear Sunday Night

The storm won't be a blockbuster, but it will be messy. Skies should clear Sunday night in Greater Boston, allowing for some view of the lunar eclipse.

02:54Jan 19, 2019

Appeals Court Rules Judges Must Release Jurors' Names, Addresses To Journalists

A three-judge panel of the First Circuit Court of Appeals said judges must release the names and street addresses of jurors at the end of trials.

Jan 18, 2019

Gov. Charlie Baker speaks Friday at the Massachusetts Municipal Association's annual meeting to unveil plans to invest in climate change initiatives and bring more local aid funds to the state's towns and cities. (Courtesy Gov. Baker's office)

Baker Proposes Real Estate Tax To Pay For Local Climate Change Resiliency Projects

The governor called his proposal a "modest" increase to a real estate transfer tax. But realtors have already begun questioning the plan.

02:41Jan 18, 2019

Gov. Charlie Baker signed the fiscal 2019 budget in his office alongside Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Administration and Finance Secretary Mike Heffernan in July 2018. (Sam Doran/State House News Service)

Baker Administration To Propose $30 Million Increase To General Local Aid This Year

Baker administration officials say they will propose $75 million in spending to protect communities from impacts of climate change, with the spending supported by an increase in the excise tax...

Jan 18, 2019

The Seabrook nuclear power plant in Seabrook, N.H., in a 2011 file photo (Jim Cole/AP)

Regulators Are Set To Allow Seabrook Nuclear Plant In N.H. To Run Through 2050

Activists concerned about the facility’s safety say the decision is premature.

Jan 18, 2019

The Mass. Republican Party Elects Former Rep. Lyons As Its Chair

"I pledge to bring a new and fresh sense of unity to our Republican Party," conservative Andover Republican Jim Lyons said.

Jan 18, 2019

Patriots To Face Kansas City Chiefs In AFC Game Sunday

The Patriots face off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday for the AFC championship. ESPN.com football writer Mike Reiss joined Morning Edition to talk about the big game.

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Harvard Sociologist And Intellectual, Nathan Glazer, Dead At 95

Snow Might Be Done, But Watch For Freezing Rain And Icy Roads

This Year's Women's March In Boston Serves As Both A Protest And Victory Lap, Marchers Say

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Group Of Mass. Lawmakers Call To Suspend Any Tax Credits For 'SMILF' Until Harassment Probe Ends

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Lawrence Man Arrested In Possible Poisoning Death Of 11-Year-Old Haverhill Girl

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Week In Review: Shutdown, Mayor Walsh's Vision, Purdue Pharma

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With Big Games Approaching, NFL Still Reckoning With Domestic Violence

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AG Healey Takes On Purdue Pharma And Its Owners For Alleged Role In Opioid Epidemic

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‘It’s A Tough Job On A Good Day’: Morale Declines Among Unpaid Prison Officers At FMC Devens

Weekend Forecast: Snowstorm Brings Messy Weather Saturday Night; Skies Clear Sunday Night

Appeals Court Rules Judges Must Release Jurors' Names, Addresses To Journalists

Baker Proposes Real Estate Tax To Pay For Local Climate Change Resiliency Projects

Baker Administration To Propose $30 Million Increase To General Local Aid This Year

Regulators Are Set To Allow Seabrook Nuclear Plant In N.H. To Run Through 2050

The Mass. Republican Party Elects Former Rep. Lyons As Its Chair

Patriots To Face Kansas City Chiefs In AFC Game Sunday