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Boston Police Investigate Fatal Early Morning Shooting

One victim was taken to the hospital where he later died.

CCC Approves Sale Of NETA To Suterra Wellness

The vote was unanimous in favor of the sale to Georgia-based company, but not before commissioners raised concerns about the buyer's track record in Florida.

Martin's Park Opens To Honor 8-Year-Old Victim Of Boston Marathon Bombing

The park honoring Martin Richard is an exciting new place for kids to play. But for parents, the public space means more.

Glitzy Casino Opens On Industrial Waterfront. Will It Work?

Encore Boston Harbor is opening after months of turmoil and uncertainty.

WBUR's Weekend Edition Broadcast: June 16, 2019

WBUR's Weekend Edition broadcast.

Boston Fire Dept. Investigating Fire That Sent 9 To The Hospital

The Boston Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire in Mattapan that injured nine people and caused millions of dollars in damage.

WBUR's Weekend Edition Broadcast: June 15, 2019

WBUR's Weekend Edition broadcast.

'We're In A Very Severe Crisis': Mass. Trash Processors Face Garbage Overflow

Two landfills have closed in the past year, and three of the state's waste-to-energy facilities are currently shut down. That's left waste processors struggling to process trash.

City Officials Seek To Amend 'Trust Act' After Concerns Over Boston Police Cooperating With ICE

The ordinance, which first passed in 2014, prohibits Boston police from detaining undocumented immigrants just because federal immigration officials ask them to.

Roxbury Community College Nursing Program Loses State Approval

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing cited several deficiencies, including not adequately preparing students to pass the national nursing exam. Roxbury Community College officials plan to appeal the decision.

Edify

Jun 14, 2019

An MBTA Red Line train was derailed just outside of JFK/UMass Station Tuesday morning. (Courtesy Boston Fire Department)

Week In Review: MBTA Derailments, Raytheon Merger, David Ortiz Shooting

We review the major news stories of the week, including continuing problems with the MBTA, the proposed merger between Raytheon and United Technologies, and the ongoing saga around the shooting...

Radio Boston

25:35Jun 14, 2019

Muscle Joint & Relief Cream is displayed at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition trade show on May 30, 2019 in New York. (Mark Lennihan/AP)

Legislating Gummy Candy And Balms: Should Congress Pass A Law On CBD?

The legal status of CBD, the cannabis-derived compound increasingly found in everything from gummy candies to coffee, is confusing. An editorial argues that a law could help clear it up...

CommonHealth

Jun 14, 2019

Trump Blames Iran For Attack On Oil Tankers In Gulf Of Oman

Host Lisa Mullins talks with Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh with MIT's Security Studies Program.

Here & Now

06:38Jun 14, 2019

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, says he isn't sure breaking up big tech companies like Facebook and Google would address issues like privacy. "I'm not aware people are saying that [tech companies have] broken laws in such a way that the remedy would be to do that," he tells Here & Now. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Bill Gates: 'It Doesn't Seem' That Breaking Up Tech Companies Would Solve Privacy Issues

Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates about the size and scope of tech companies in the U.S., philanthropy and proposed Trump administration cuts to foreign...

Here & Now

09:44Jun 14, 2019

MBTA Operator Cleared Of Fault In Red Line Derailment

Disruptions and delays continue for many Red Line commuters as a result of the mishap and full service may not be restored until next week.

WBUR News

Jun 14, 2019

Sudanese Military Admits Role In Violent Crackdown On Protesters

President Omar al-Bashir was forced out in April after three decades of authoritarian rule, and protesters have since been calling on the military to transition the country to civilian-governed democracy.