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White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney announces that the G7 will be held at Trump National Doral, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Week In The News: Syria, Brexit Deal, Democrats Debate, Impeachment

Trump’s gambit in Syria leads to fears of massacres of Kurds — and a backlash at home. Warren in the hot seat. Giuliani rejects a congressional subpoena.

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

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

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...

WBUR News

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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.

Radio Boston

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In this Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 photo, Shinjiro Ono hugs his Shiba Inu Maru at Ueno Park in Tokyo. New research suggests owning a dog can be beneficial to your health. (Shizuo Kambayashi/AP)

Dogs As Therapy: How Dogs May Improve Health, Well-Being And Longevity

"To have this animal walk by and, you know, offer you its unconditional love. That tail wag has the ability to make that day, and I see that all the...

CommonHealth

10 hours ago

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.

WBUR News

10 hours ago

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...

WBUR News

11 hours ago

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

City officials now say they're reviewing their body camera policies as they relate to police overtime.

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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.

WBUR News

12 hours ago

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

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

John Hodgman reminisces about his former TV fame in his new book.

Radio Boston

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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.

WBUR News

Oct 17, 2019

Chicago Teachers Hit The Picket Lines In First Major Strike Since 2012

Chicago Teachers Union members are striking for more support staff in schools and a 15% raise over three years.

Here & Now

03:31Oct 17, 2019

Pence Meets With Turkish President Erdogan As House Censures Administration's Retreat From Syria

The Trump administration now hopes to broker a ceasefire in northern Syria.

Here & Now

04:56Oct 17, 2019

UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM

United Auto Workers leaders have struck a tentative deal with General Motors, but that doesn't mean the strike is over.

Here & Now

05:05Oct 17, 2019

WBUR's All Things Considered Broadcast: Oct. 17, 2019

WBUR's All Things Considered broadcast.

All Things Considered

149:59Oct 17, 2019

WBUR's Morning Edition Broadcast: Oct. 17, 2019

WBUR's Morning Edition broadcast.

Morning Edition

121:00Oct 17, 2019

House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during the House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

Elijah Cummings, Longtime Maryland Congressman, Has Died At 68

Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday of complications from longstanding health issues, his office said. He was 68.

On Point

06:57Oct 17, 2019

Clockwise from top left: Carlos and Kate Rodriquez, Liliana Jimenez, Yuval and Bonny Gilbert, and Cheryl Cumings (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What Medicare For All Might Mean For 4 Mass. Households

If you've watched Democratic presidential debates, you've heard of Medicare for All. But there’s little information about what the system might mean for your costs. So we created a basic...

CommonHealth

05:24Oct 17, 2019

Methodology: How We Calculated The Tax Rates For Our Medicare For All Examples

For our analysis, we used three tax rates -- 11.5%, 15% and 18% -- to calculate what health care might cost our four Massachusetts individuals and families if the Unites...

CommonHealth

Oct 17, 2019

In this photo provided by Antonio Arreguin, smoke filled the sky after the Collings Foundation's World War II-era bomber crashed outside Bradley International Airport on Oct. 2. (Antonio Arreguin via AP)

The Foundation Whose WWII-Era Bomber Crashed Is Asking The FAA To Renew Its Permit

The Collings Foundation grounded flights temporarily after seven people died aboard its B-17 bomber earlier this month, but the group is planning a return to the skies. It's seeking re-authorization...

Bostonomix

04:41Oct 17, 2019

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Week In The News: Syria, Brexit Deal, Democrats Debate, Impeachment

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

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

Rep. Seth Moulton On The Situation In Syria

Dogs As Therapy: How Dogs May Improve Health, Well-Being And Longevity

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

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

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

Power Restoration In Mass. Could Take Days After Overnight Storm

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

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

Chicago Teachers Hit The Picket Lines In First Major Strike Since 2012

Pence Meets With Turkish President Erdogan As House Censures Administration's Retreat From Syria

UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM

WBUR's All Things Considered Broadcast: Oct. 17, 2019

WBUR's Morning Edition Broadcast: Oct. 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings, Longtime Maryland Congressman, Has Died At 68

What Medicare For All Might Mean For 4 Mass. Households

Methodology: How We Calculated The Tax Rates For Our Medicare For All Examples

The Foundation Whose WWII-Era Bomber Crashed Is Asking The FAA To Renew Its Permit