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Soon to close, Hampshire College holds 'transfer fair' for students who wish to complete degrees
Hampshire College held an event Monday that officials called a transfer fair for students. The storied liberal arts college that first opened in the 1970s announced last week it would...
Our 2026 Boston Marathon superlatives, from best costumes to biggest winner
Here's a look at the best moments and highlights from the 130th Boston Marathon on what turned out to be a good day for runners and a bad day for...
New scrutiny of N.H. youth detention center focuses on physical restraint, military-style training
On Monday, the Disability Rights Center in New Hampshire and the state’s Office of Child Advocate, an independent watchdog, said staff at the Sununu Youth Services Center continue to use...
Refusing an alcohol breathalyzer test in N.H. will bring a longer license suspension
In New Hampshire, the penalty for refusing to take a breathalyzer test when pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated will increase from a six-month license suspension to nine...
People with heat pumps get a break on electric bills from new Mass. program
New England has some of the highest electricity prices in the country. But this past winter, 140,000 households in Massachusetts got a break on their bills because they have a...
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A sweep of repeat champions at 130th Boston Marathon
A tail wind helped propel runners from Hopkinton to Boston, with the men's champion breaking a 15-year-old course record by more than one minute.
Photos: Scenes from the 130th Boston Marathon
Champions defended their titles and tens of thousands of runners were cheered on by thousands of fans lining the route from Hopkinton to Boston. Here's a look at how the...
Sudan's civil war enters 4th year
The ongoing power struggle between the Sudanese military (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to perhaps the worst humanitarian crisis on Earth.
What can the 1956 Suez crisis tell us about Iran and the limits of U.S. power?
Oil prices are climbing again as the Strait of Hormuz remains virtually empty for the third day running.
The winners of the 2026 Boston Marathon
Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lodeki both secured their second titles in Boston. Korir also set a course record at 2:01:52. In the wheelchair division, Marcel Hug claimed his...
A crowd scientist is helping the Boston Marathon manage a growing field of 30,000-plus runners
The most noticeable difference on Monday will be that the runners are starting in six waves — groups organized by qualifying time — instead of four.
Paul Revere’s midnight ride unfolds in broad daylight — with a police escort
The ride is celebrating its 251st anniversary. It is considered a critical moment in the early days of the American Revolution.
How to track your favorite Boston Marathon runner and other quick tips
Here's a quick tipsheet for following the 130th Boston Marathon, from start times to how to track a runner to the best hidden gem locations for spectators along the course.
Boston Marathon recap: Here's how the 130th race unfolded
Runners made the historic trek from Hopkinton to Boston on a chilly Marathon Monday.
Healey signs bill reforming marijuana business governance, sales in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey will now appoint all members of a reformed Cannabis Control Commission. She signed a bill Sunday that included several changes to Massachusetts' marijuana industry.
Runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries have arrived for the Boston Marathon
In advance of the 130th running of the race from Hopkinton to Copley Square, Ashlock spoke with WBUR's Weekend Edition about some of the Boston Marathon's traditions, changes and memorable...
How Boston's World Cup transit pricing compares to other host cities
World Cup sticker shock doesn't end with the tickets. Even getting to the games can cost far more than usual, especially in Boston and New York. Here's what the Northeast's...
Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran but that he will continue preaching the...
Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked. History books traditionally focus on the roles of white leaders such as George Washington...
Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Vineyard Wind project
A Suffolk Superior Court judge temporarily blocked turbine manufacturer GE Renewables from pulling out of the major offshore wind farm project, saying it would be “fanciful” to imagine a new...