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A man holds a sign at an immigration rally in Boston on June 30, 2018. (Elizabeth Gillis/WBUR)

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College Presidents: Immigration Policies Are Weighing On Mass. Higher Education

In a letter Monday to the delegation, the presidents of 43 colleges and universities say that efforts to attract and retain international students, faculty and researchers are suffering.

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

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In this April 11, 2018, file photo, an unidentified 15-year-old high school student uses a vaping device near the school's campus in Cambridge, Mass. (Steven Senne/AP)

What We Know About Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses In Mass.

Massachusetts public health officials are looking at 38 possible cases of vaping-related lung illness, including some that required intensive care.

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04:45Sep 17, 2019

President Donald Trump ceremonially swears in Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Democrats Consider Impeaching Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is introducing a resolution to open an impeachment inquiry after new and expanded allegations against Justice Kavanaugh surfaced this weekend.

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17:49Sep 17, 2019

Michael Schur, creator of the “Good Place,” writer and producer for “The Office,” and co-creator of “Parks and Recreation.” (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

'The Good Place' Creator Michael Schur On The Show's Final Season

Schur was a writer and producer for "The Office," he co-created "Parks and Recreation" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and he created "The Good Place."

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17:13Sep 17, 2019

Julia Mejía, candidata a concejal general, izquierda, habla con Carol y James Dryden sobre tópicos que les preocupan. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Candidatos Latinos Buscan Incrementar La Diversidad En El Concejo Municipal De Boston

Los cambios de colores en el Concejo Municipal de Boston han sido dramáticos en los recientes años. Pero en una ciudad en la que uno de cada cinco residentes es...

Sep 17, 2019

An aeriel view of Clippership Wharf in East Boston. (Courtesy: Lendlease)

How A New Housing Development In East Boston Is Preparing For Climate Change

A new luxury and mixed-used development in East Boston, called Clippership Wharf, has prepared. The complex was built to anticipate expected sea level rise in the city.

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13:31Sep 17, 2019

Live lobsters are packed in coolers for shipment to China at The Lobster Company in Arundel, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo)

Mass. Delegation Urges Feds To Find New Markets For Lobsters

In a letter to the U.S. trade representative, the lawmakers said that China's 25% tariffs on imported American lobsters has had a "material impact" on the state's lobster industry.

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Sep 17, 2019

Relative to average, the northeast will be the warmest spot in the eastern US this weekend. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: Generally Dry, With A Warming Trend

Cool weather Wednesday is followed by late summer/early fall heat this weekend.

Sep 17, 2019

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

Once Again Under Indictment, Fall River Mayor Faces Voters

Fall River voters head to the polls to select two candidates for the mayoral election in November. One candidate on the preliminary ballot is the incumbent, Jasiel Correia, who's facing...

05:01Sep 17, 2019

Old bog trucks at Duxbury Cranberry Company in 1959. (Courtesy of Special Collections and University Archives, University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries)

How A Nationwide Cancer Scare Nearly Sank The Cranberry Industry

Fears over a chemical believed to cause cancer in rats ruined cranberry sales in the late 1950s. Ultimately, it forced the industry to innovate.

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Sep 17, 2019

The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

To Combat Climate Change, Do We Need The Nuclear Option?

Scientists say we must "decarbonize" the world's economy by mid-century to avert a global climate catastrophe. There is a carbon-free energy source available now, but there's a catch: it's nuclear...

Earthwhile

07:31Sep 17, 2019

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrate after a touchdown in a game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
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Antonio Brown's Debut With The Patriots

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16:37Sep 16, 2019

Students and supporters of the Massachusetts Youth Climate Strike crowd around the steps of the State House in Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

This Week In Climate News: A Global Summit, A Protest, And Catholic Bishops

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21:01Sep 16, 2019

The Cars lead singer Ric Ocasek performs during the Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Remembering The Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek

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11:06Sep 16, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates are introduced for the Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by ABC on the campus of Texas Southern University Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Houston. (Eric Gay/AP)

Takeaways From The Narrowed-Down Democratic Debate

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23:52Sep 13, 2019

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President Trump shakes hands with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh before a ceremonial swearing in in the White House on Oct. 8, 2018. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Rep. Pressley To File Kavanaugh Impeachment Resolution

The resolution comes after a news report over the weekend contained a previously unreported claim of sexual misconduct against the Supreme Court justice.

Sep 16, 2019

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. (Courtesy of Joanne DeCaro/Governor's Office)

If Kennedy Runs For Markey's Seat, Deb Goldberg May Run For Kennedy's

The state treasurer filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission as a placeholder for a future run should Kennedy decide to give up his House seat to...

Sep 16, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks to delegates during the 2019 Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention Saturday in Springfield. (Jessica Hill/AP)

Warren Slams Trump As She Unveils A Sweeping Anti-Corruption Plan

Elizabeth Warren called President Trump “a walking conflict of interest," but added "these problems did not start with Trump."

Sep 16, 2019

People enter and exit the Registry of Motor Vehicles office on Blackstone Street in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Firm Conducting Mass. RMV Audit Gets Extension

The Baker administration granted an extension to the private firm conducting an audit of lapses in oversight of out-of-state driving violations at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Sep 16, 2019

A functioning ground ring (left) transfers electricity through a train's axle into the wheels and rails, but the ring on a Red Line train (right) was corroded over time and sent electricity arcing through the axle, making it brittle. (Courtesy MBTA via State House News Service)

Broken Axle Caused Red Line Train Derailment

The train reached that condition as a result of gaps in inspection schedules and missed warning signs, investigators found.

Sep 16, 2019

This Jan. 28, 2016, photo shows a solitary confinement cell at New York's Rikers Island jail. (Bebeto Matthews/AP)

Report: Use Of Solitary Confinement In Massachusetts Prisons Still High

At least 2,100 prisoners were placed in isolation at least once last year, according to biannual reports.

Sep 16, 2019

Ruth Abrams, 1st Woman On State's Highest Court, Dies At 88

Margaret Marshall, the first woman to serve as chief justice of the state Supreme Judicial Court joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to reflect on Abrams' legacy.

03:46Sep 16, 2019

Pats Are Starting Strong, But Season Is Clouded By Antonio Brown Rape Allegation

ESPN football reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to discuss.

03:42Sep 16, 2019

Measurable rain isn't likely this week. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: Possible Showers Today, But Sunshine Is Ahead

It will be nice enough to eat outside almost every day this week.

Sep 16, 2019

Mayor Facing Corruption Charges Among Candidates In Fall River Election

Fall River voters on Tuesday will cast ballots in a preliminary election meant to decide which two mayoral candidates will go on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Sep 16, 2019

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College Presidents: Immigration Policies Are Weighing On Mass. Higher Education

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

What We Know About Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses In Mass.

Democrats Consider Impeaching Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh

'The Good Place' Creator Michael Schur On The Show's Final Season

Candidatos Latinos Buscan Incrementar La Diversidad En El Concejo Municipal De Boston

How A New Housing Development In East Boston Is Preparing For Climate Change

Mass. Delegation Urges Feds To Find New Markets For Lobsters

Today's Weather: Generally Dry, With A Warming Trend

Once Again Under Indictment, Fall River Mayor Faces Voters

How A Nationwide Cancer Scare Nearly Sank The Cranberry Industry

To Combat Climate Change, Do We Need The Nuclear Option?

Antonio Brown's Debut With The Patriots

This Week In Climate News: A Global Summit, A Protest, And Catholic Bishops

Remembering The Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek

Takeaways From The Narrowed-Down Democratic Debate

Rep. Pressley To File Kavanaugh Impeachment Resolution

If Kennedy Runs For Markey's Seat, Deb Goldberg May Run For Kennedy's

Warren Slams Trump As She Unveils A Sweeping Anti-Corruption Plan

Firm Conducting Mass. RMV Audit Gets Extension

Broken Axle Caused Red Line Train Derailment

Report: Use Of Solitary Confinement In Massachusetts Prisons Still High

Ruth Abrams, 1st Woman On State's Highest Court, Dies At 88

Pats Are Starting Strong, But Season Is Clouded By Antonio Brown Rape Allegation

Today's Weather: Possible Showers Today, But Sunshine Is Ahead

Mayor Facing Corruption Charges Among Candidates In Fall River Election