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A Red Cross volunteer wearing gloves distributes masks to a commuter in Barcelona, Spain. (Pau Barrena/AFP/Getty Images)

Why A Group Of Scientists Are Calling For An Investigation Into Origin Of Pandemic

The group includes Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. He joined WBUR's Weekend Edition to discuss.

CommonHealth

05:30May 16, 2021

Colonial Pipeline storage tanks are seen in Woodbridge, N.J., Monday, May 10, 2021. (Seth Wenig/AP)

Pipeline Operator Says 'Normal Operations' Have Resumed

The operator of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline that was hit with a ransomware cyberattack says it has resumed normal operations and is now delivering millions of gallons of fuel...

WBUR News

May 15, 2021

A view of a 11-story building housing AP office and other media in Gaza City is seen moments after Israeli warplanes demolished it, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (Hatem Moussa/AP)

Israeli Strike In Gaza Destroys Building That Housed Associated Press, Other Media

An Israeli airstrike has targeted and destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip. The airstrike Saturday came roughly an hour after the Israeli...

WBUR News

May 15, 2021

Dennis White after he was sworn in as commissioner in February. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White Sues City, Claims Illegal Firing

Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White filed a lawsuit Friday saying Acting Mayor Kim Janey is trying to illegally fire him for decades-old domestic violence allegations.

WBUR News

05:33May 14, 2021

Although no longer required outside, a sign advises visitors to wear masks at the Denver Zoo in Denver on May 13, 2021. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Mass Anxiety Continues, And So Does The GOP's Ideological Split

Plus, with the Bruins set to kick off their playoff run Saturday night against the Washington Capitals, we Check the Score with Radio Boston's Chris Citorik.

Radio Boston

47:22May 14, 2021

Checking The Score: Bruins Set To Kick Off The Playoffs Saturday Night

With the Bruins set to kick off their playoff run Saturday night against the Washington Captials, we Check the Score with Radio Boston's Chris Citorik, for a sneak peek at...

Radio Boston

06:15May 14, 2021

Week In Review: Masks Off, Is The Pandemic Over?

We take listener calls with Marie St. Fleur, former Massachusetts State Representative and now a principal at St. Fleur Communications and the CEO of a cannabis company. And Joe Battenfeld,...

Radio Boston

40:42May 14, 2021

Consider This: Nation's First Offshore Wind Project Has The Green Light

After years of bureaucratic back and forth, the nation’s first offshore wind farm has won federal approval.

Consider This

09:38May 14, 2021

Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, center, arrives at federal court in South Boston. He did not take questions as he headed to federal court in Boston on May 11, 2021. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Former Fall River Mayor Found Guilty Of Corruption

Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia was found guilty on Friday by a jury after about 23 hours of deliberations in Boston’s federal court. Correia had insisted since his 2018...

WBUR News

May 14, 2021

Woolsey Hall stands on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Conn., in this April 27, 2016 file photo. (Pat Eaton-Robb/AP File)

Suspect In Killing Of Yale Grad Student Arrested In Alabama

An international arrest warrant had been issued for Qinxuan Pan on murder and larceny charges in connection with the killing of Kevin Jiang on a New Haven street on Feb....

WBUR News

May 14, 2021

'Land-Grab Universities' Thrived On Indigenous Land. Now, Some Are Making Amends

Nearly 11 million acres of land were taken from tribes and Native communities to fund universities, according to an investigation by High Country News.

Here & Now

08:49May 14, 2021

Arizona Puts DACA Recipients' Access To In-State Tuition On The 2022 Ballot

The measure passed the Republican-controlled legislature and will overturn a 2006 measure that denied immigrants living in the U.S. illegally access to public benefits.

Here & Now

06:03May 14, 2021

Boston Mayor Kim Janey speaks during the opening of the swan boats at the Boston Public Garden. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

WATCH LIVE: Acting Mayor Janey To Provide Update On Boston Police Leadership

Acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey said she will address the city and police department's "shared commitment to fostering greater trust with the communities we serve."

WBUR News

May 14, 2021

2 More Face Charges In Boston Police Overtime Scheme

One former Boston police officer and one current officer have agreed to plead guilty to charges connected to an investigation into overtime fraud at the department’s evidence warehouse.

WBUR News

May 14, 2021

Boston Epidemiologist Reacts To CDC Dropping Mask Mandate For Vaccinated People

With reaction to this decision, Boston University professor of global health and medicine Dr. David Hamer joined Morning Edition host Bob Oakes.

CommonHealth

05:49May 14, 2021

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee. (Bob Breidenbach/Providence Journal via AP, Pool)

Rhode Island To Offer Vaccines To Out-Of-State Visitors

Until now, only residents and people who work or go to school in the state have been eligible to receive a vaccine. But Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee says that changes...

CommonHealth

May 14, 2021

The top of the State Street Financial Center in Downtown Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

State Street Corporation To Pay $115M Criminal Penalty

The company has agreed to pay the criminal penalty to resolve charges that it schemed to defraud clients by secretly overcharging some of its customers for as long as 17...

Bostonomix

May 14, 2021

Providence Police investigate a shooting on Carolina Avenue, late Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (Stew Milne/AP)

Police: 9 Wounded In Providence, Rhode Island Shooting

Providence Police Chief Col. Hugh T. Clements told reporters Thursday evening that three of the nine were seriously or critically wounded. Clements believed the shooting was the largest in city...

WBUR News

May 14, 2021

Neyda DeJesus, the residential director at the Women's Resource Center, said staff have worked longer hours this past year to keep the center operating through the pandemic. The building is currently open to clients by appointment. (Antonia Ayres-Brown/The Public's Radio)

Domestic Violence Advocates Describe Increased Demand For Support Services During Pandemic

Rhode Island saw a surge in calls to domestic violence helplines in 2020, as people were directed to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As much of the...

WBUR News

05:11May 14, 2021

Thrill seekers will ride solo on the new Supergirl Sky Flyer. (Courtesy Six Flags New England)

Six Flags New England Is Reopening — With A New Socially Distanced Ride

Six Flags New England, the region's largest theme park, will open at half capacity this weekend, as Massachusetts loosens its pandemic restrictions.

WBUR News

May 14, 2021

BBC Newsday

Why A Group Of Scientists Are Calling For An Investigation Into Origin Of Pandemic

Pipeline Operator Says 'Normal Operations' Have Resumed

Israeli Strike In Gaza Destroys Building That Housed Associated Press, Other Media

Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White Sues City, Claims Illegal Firing

Mass Anxiety Continues, And So Does The GOP's Ideological Split

Checking The Score: Bruins Set To Kick Off The Playoffs Saturday Night

Week In Review: Masks Off, Is The Pandemic Over?

Consider This: Nation's First Offshore Wind Project Has The Green Light

Former Fall River Mayor Found Guilty Of Corruption

Suspect In Killing Of Yale Grad Student Arrested In Alabama

'Land-Grab Universities' Thrived On Indigenous Land. Now, Some Are Making Amends

Arizona Puts DACA Recipients' Access To In-State Tuition On The 2022 Ballot

WATCH LIVE: Acting Mayor Janey To Provide Update On Boston Police Leadership

2 More Face Charges In Boston Police Overtime Scheme

Boston Epidemiologist Reacts To CDC Dropping Mask Mandate For Vaccinated People

Rhode Island To Offer Vaccines To Out-Of-State Visitors

State Street Corporation To Pay $115M Criminal Penalty

Police: 9 Wounded In Providence, Rhode Island Shooting

Domestic Violence Advocates Describe Increased Demand For Support Services During Pandemic

Six Flags New England Is Reopening — With A New Socially Distanced Ride