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Boston Police began wearing body cameras in June. In this photo, a Los Angeles Police officer wears an on-body camera during a demonstration in Los Angeles. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

Oct 18, 2019

Boston City Councilors Call For Hearing On Police Use Of Body Cameras

Two Boston City Councilors say they want to hear from police officials about why officers aren't wearing body cameras during overtime, including this summer's so-called "Straight Pride" parade.

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

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WBUR's Morning Edition Broadcast: Oct. 18, 2019

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Pablo Casals Made Bach's Cello Suites Famous. Now, Boston Cellists Are Convening To Celebrate Their Hero

Pablo Casals was the first to record Bach's famous cello suites, making them modern sensations.

Power Outages Persist For Thousands Of Mostly Coastal Mass. Customers

The largest number of outages remained in Gloucester, Barnstable and Falmouth -- all coastal Massachusetts communities.

Oct 18, 2019

Highs Friday reach the 50s to near 60. (Dave Epstein/WBUR)

Weekend Forecast: Bright And Dry Weather This Saturday And Sunday

A nice sunny weekend is in storm for New England with mild temperatures.

Oct 18, 2019

A vial of plastic particles filtered from the Atlantic Ocean in 2013. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Millions Of Tons Of Plastic Are Dumped In The Ocean Every Year. We Don't Know Where Most Of It Ends Up

Scientists believe there's between 93,000 and 236,000 metric tons of plastic floating on the surface of the world's oceans. That may sound like a lot, but it’s only a fraction...

Chadwick Stokes' New Song Addresses The Immigration Crisis — From Space

Stokes is best known as a founding member of Dispatch, the popular late ‘90s conscious rock group.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley On The Death of Rep. Elijah Cummings

Democratic U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings died Thursday at 68.

04:12Oct 17, 2019

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a rally in support of striking Stop & Shop workers in Boston in April. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Biden Appears To Have The Most New Max Donors From Mass.

Maximum-level contributions from people who haven't previously donated are one gauge of a candidate's ability to bring aboard moneyed supporters, many of whom reportedly resisted opening their wallets in the...

Oct 17, 2019

Berklee College of Music. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Berklee President Roger H. Brown To Step Down In 2021

The president of 15 years oversaw a period of immense growth at the music institution.

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Oct 17, 2019

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton at WBUR (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Rep. Seth Moulton On The Situation In Syria

We discuss some of the major news out of Washington, D.C. this week.

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22:05Oct 17, 2019

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In this Sept. 6, 2019 file photo, Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, left, speaks beside his attorney Kevin Reddington outside the federal courthouse in Boston. (Philip Marcelo/AP File Photo)

Week In Review: Boston Police Body Camera Policy, Fall River Mayor Steps Aside, Latest On D.C.

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32:09Oct 18, 2019

A counter-protester is escorted by a Boston police officer during the “Straight Pride” parade. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Records Show Boston Police Did Not Capture Any Of The 'Straight Pride' Parade On Body Camera

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07:21Oct 17, 2019

John Hodgman, comedian, actor and author of "Medallion Status." (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

John Hodgman Reminisces On His Former TV Fame In 'Medallion Status'

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18:50Oct 17, 2019

Absorbing Nature And Finding Inner Peace Through 'Forest Bathing' At The Arnold Arboretum

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In this 2019 file photo, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington. Cummings has died at the age of 68. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

Mass. Members Of Congress Recall Cummings' 'Powerful Legacy'

Also in this week's politics newsletter: endorsements -- or lack therof.

Oct 17, 2019

2 Former State Troopers Accused Of Abusing Power To Obtain Free Firearms, AG's Office Says

Former state police Lieutenant Paul Wosny, 50, of Norfolk, and former Trooper Michael Wilmot, 59, of Sturbridge, each face one count of "using their official position to obtain an unwarranted...

Oct 17, 2019

Screenshot of MEMA outage map at around 2 p.m. (Courtesy MEMA)

Power Restoration In Mass. Could Take Days After Overnight Storm

A high wind warning remains in effect for much of the region through 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said.

Oct 17, 2019

Counter-protesters scream at parade participants and police as they proceed down Tremont Street during the controversial "Straight Pride" parade. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Police Worked 9,000 Overtime Hours At The ‘Straight Pride’ Parade. Zero Minutes Were Captured By Body Cameras

Four months into the Boston Police body camera rollout, officers aren't wearing cameras during overtime shifts. City officials say that could change.

Oct 17, 2019

The strongest winds will move into Maine today, but continue gusty in southern New England. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: Storm Brings Power Outages, Wind Damage

Winds will continue today and cause some tree damage and scattered power issues.

Oct 17, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, gestures toward Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN/New York Times at Otterbein University. (John Minchillo/AP)

As Front-Runner, Warren Faces Scrutiny From Fellow Democrats During Debate

WBUR senior political reporter Anthony Brooks joined Morning Edition's Deborah Becker to talk about the debate.

06:17Oct 16, 2019

Rain will hold off until just after the evening commute Wednesday. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: Strong Coastal Storm Hits Tonight

A strong storm will quickly cross through New England tonight.

Oct 16, 2019

A sign informs visitors of lifeguard hours at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass. Arthur Medici of Revere, Mass., died after being bitten by a shark offshore there on Sept. 15, 2018. (Susan Haigh/AP)

Long-Awaited Study On Cape Cod Sharks Recommends More Onshore Precautions

The Woods Hole Group report's recommendations include posting more lifeguards to watch for sharks, providing people with stop-the-bleed training and enhancing communication at beaches.

02:52Oct 16, 2019

The scene of the reported shooting in Pelham, outside the New England Pentecostal Ministries. (Michael Brindley/NHPR)

Not Guilty Plea From Man Accused In N.H. Church Wedding Shooting

Dale Holloway, 37, is accused of attempted murder, assault and other charges in connection with the Saturday shooting at the New England Pentecostal Ministries in Pelham.

Oct 15, 2019

In this 2018 file photo, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gather for a formal group portrait. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

4 Potential Supreme Court Cases This Term With Key Mass. Links

One case: Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and 16 other state attorneys general are challenging President Trump’s decision to end the DACA program for immigrants.

Oct 15, 2019

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Boston City Councilors Call For Hearing On Police Use Of Body Cameras

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

WBUR's Morning Edition Broadcast: Oct. 18, 2019

Pablo Casals Made Bach's Cello Suites Famous. Now, Boston Cellists Are Convening To Celebrate Their Hero

Power Outages Persist For Thousands Of Mostly Coastal Mass. Customers

Weekend Forecast: Bright And Dry Weather This Saturday And Sunday

Millions Of Tons Of Plastic Are Dumped In The Ocean Every Year. We Don't Know Where Most Of It Ends Up

Chadwick Stokes' New Song Addresses The Immigration Crisis — From Space

Rep. Ayanna Pressley On The Death of Rep. Elijah Cummings

Biden Appears To Have The Most New Max Donors From Mass.

Berklee President Roger H. Brown To Step Down In 2021

Rep. Seth Moulton On The Situation In Syria

Week In Review: Boston Police Body Camera Policy, Fall River Mayor Steps Aside, Latest On D.C.

Records Show Boston Police Did Not Capture Any Of The 'Straight Pride' Parade On Body Camera

John Hodgman Reminisces On His Former TV Fame In 'Medallion Status'

Absorbing Nature And Finding Inner Peace Through 'Forest Bathing' At The Arnold Arboretum

Mass. Members Of Congress Recall Cummings' 'Powerful Legacy'

2 Former State Troopers Accused Of Abusing Power To Obtain Free Firearms, AG's Office Says

Power Restoration In Mass. Could Take Days After Overnight Storm

Boston Police Worked 9,000 Overtime Hours At The ‘Straight Pride’ Parade. Zero Minutes Were Captured By Body Cameras

Today's Weather: Storm Brings Power Outages, Wind Damage

As Front-Runner, Warren Faces Scrutiny From Fellow Democrats During Debate

Today's Weather: Strong Coastal Storm Hits Tonight

Long-Awaited Study On Cape Cod Sharks Recommends More Onshore Precautions

Not Guilty Plea From Man Accused In N.H. Church Wedding Shooting

4 Potential Supreme Court Cases This Term With Key Mass. Links