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President Barack Obama Formally Endorses Hillary Clinton
June 09, 2016
In an online video, Obama calls on Democrats to unify behind his former secretary of state’s bid and “build on the progress” of his eight years in the White House.
Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton For President
June 09, 2016
President Barack Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton to succeed him as president.
Sanders Denounces Trump, But Says He’ll Remain In Race
June 09, 2016
Sanders said he will do everything in his power to make sure Donald Trump does not become the next president.
Yuck! The Weird Things Kids Swallow Or Stuff Go On Display At Boston Children’s
June 09, 2016
Thousands of children are treated annually for sticking stuff they’re not supposed to into their mouths, noses and ears. And at Boston Children’s Hospital, these items are now on display.
Massachusetts House Approves Bill To Boost Hydro, Wind Power
June 08, 2016
The bill approved Wednesday would require utilities to solicit long-term contracts for importing an additional 1,200 megawatts each of Canadian hydroelectricity and offshore wind.
Police Investigate Death Of Man Found Injured In Boston Park
June 08, 2016State police are investigating a pair of apparent assaults in a Boston park, including one that led to the death of an 83-year-old man.
Motorcyclist Accused Of Striking Trooper Arraigned
June 07, 2016Police say the trooper had just gotten out of his cruiser after stopping a car when a motorcycle being operated by Danilo DiRoche hit the trooper and then struck a car.
4 Dead In Manchester, N.H. Apartment Fire
June 06, 2016
The multi-alarm fire started at about 4:30 a.m. Monday at a multi-story building on Wilson Street.
33-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Dorchester
June 06, 2016Police say 33-year-old Ronnie Headley was killed at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, just a block from his family’s home in Dorchester.
Chelsea Man Dies After Being Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash
June 05, 2016Authorities say 25-year-old Marco Cruz was hit by a vehicle on Washington Avenue at about 10:15 p.m. Saturday.
Mass. State Police: Trooper Struck, Injured By Motorcyclist In Revere
June 05, 2016Danilo Diroche, 26, of Lynn, was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol.
No Criminal Charges After R.I. Boarding School Sex Abuse Investigation
June 02, 2016
Authorities determined they cannot proceed with criminal charges for various reasons, including the statute of limitations.
MBTA Hoping To Reduce Staff With Voluntary Retirement Offers
June 02, 2016
The move aims to save the public transit agency about $25 million.
Minimum Age For Buying Tobacco In Worcester Raised To 21
June 02, 2016
The Worcester Board of Health has unanimously voted to increase the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products in the city from 18 to 21.
Moose Spotted Trotting Through Belmont And Watertown
June 01, 2016
The moose stuck to the sidewalk in Watertown but ran down the middle of a Belmont street.
Trump Vows To Put ‘America First’ In Foreign Policy
April 27, 2016
Much of the speech was similar to his typical campaign remarks, but it was delivered it a much more sober, restrained manner.
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison
April 27, 2016
The hush-money case centered on accusations that Hastert sexually abused at least four students when he was a wrestling coach.
Remembering The Life And Legacy Of Prince
April 21, 2016
The singer, songwriter and instrumentalist was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era.
Treasury Official Says Harriet Tubman Will Go On $20 Bill
April 20, 2016
The decision to place Tubman’s portrait on the $20 likely means the Treasury secretary will keep Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill.
Ethiopians Complete First-Ever Sweep Of Boston Marathon
April 18, 2016
Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the men’s race with a time of 2:12:45 and Atsede Baysa won the women’s race in 2:29:19.
French Police Say They Have Arrested Fugitive Suspect In Paris Attacks
April 08, 2016
The suspect, Mohamed Abrini, is believed to be the mysterious “man in the hat” who escaped the double bombing at the Zaventem airport in Belgium.
Country Icon Merle Haggard Dead At 79
April 06, 2016
Country music icon Merle Haggard died today, his 79th birthday.
Mass. Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Raise Legal Age For Buying Cigarettes To 21
March 03, 2016
A move to raise the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco products across Massachusetts is gathering steam on Beacon Hill.
Academy Awards Take On Issues Beyond #OscarsSoWhite
February 29, 2016
The evening turned out to be a platform not just for racial representation in the movies, led by host Chris Rock’s incisive insight and parody, but a wide array of causes, from global warming and bank reform to sexual abuse in church and on campus.
‘The Godfather’ Author’s Papers Sell At Auction For $625,000
February 19, 2016
RR Auction of Boston announced that the 45-box archive sold Thursday to a bidder from the U.S. who wishes to remain anonymous.
Boston Symphony Is Rhapsodizing Over Its Orchestral Grammy
February 16, 2016
The Boston Symphony Orchestra won for best orchestral performance; it also has a partial claim to the Grammy for best opera recording, which involved former conductor Seiji Ozawa.
Taylor Swift Wins Top Grammy Award, Kendrick Lamar Wins 5
February 16, 2016
Swift’s official switch from country to pop with her multi-hit, best-selling “1989” album brought the singer her second Grammy Award win for album of the year.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Gets Some Roast With His Hasty Pudding
February 06, 2016
The collegiate theatrical organization says it selected the 34-year-old Gordon-Levitt as its 2016 honoree because he’s a “talented actor” and “visionary entrepreneur.”
‘Revenant’ Leads Oscar Nominations With 12, Only White Actors Again
January 14, 2016
The strong showing for “The Revenant,” including a best actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio, follows its win at the Golden Globes. Seven other films were nominated for best picture, including “Spotlight.”
Mass. House Approves Bill Aimed At Combating Opioid Overdoses
January 14, 2016The House bill has significant differences from a bill filed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker. It rejects a proposal in Baker’s bill that would have allowed doctors to involuntarily commit those suffering from overdoses to drug treatment facilities for up to three days.
Jimmy Fallon Crowned ‘Emperor Of Comedy’ By Harvard Lampoon
October 24, 2015
The “Tonight Show” host and “Saturday Night Live” alum was honored Saturday by the Harvard Lampoon, the country’s oldest continuously published humor magazine.
AG Lynch, Speaking In Massachusetts, Sees Doctors As Partners In Addiction Fight
October 02, 2015
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch told a gathering of Massachusetts physicians Friday that by harnessing “the expertise, the passion and the conviction” of health care professionals, “I have no doubt that we can preserve opportunity, strengthen families and save lives.”
Study: Marijuana More A Habit For College Students Than Cigarettes
September 01, 2015
More U.S. college students are making a habit of using marijuana, which has supplanted cigarettes as the smoke-able substance of choice among undergraduates who light up regularly, a study released Tuesday found.
Thousands Ruled Ineligible For Mass. Medicaid
July 21, 2015Tens of thousands of people have been removed from the state’s Medicaid program during the first phase of an eligibility review, according to figures from Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration obtained by The Associated Press.
‘Game Of Thrones’ Earns A Leading 24 Emmy Award Nominations
July 16, 2015
The TV academy gave best actress nods to Taraji P. Henson for “Empire” and Viola Davis for “How to Get Away with Murder,” which sets up a possibility of a history-making win since an African-American actress has never won the top drama acting award.
Boston’s MFA Cancels ‘Kimono Wednesdays’ After Protests
July 08, 2015
After protesters decried the event as racist, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will now stop encouraging visitors to don traditional Japanese garments and pose in front of Monet’s “La Japonaise.”
Gunther Schuller — Composer, Educator, Musician — Dies At 89
June 22, 2015
Gunther Schuller — a leading proponent of the Third Stream movement fusing classical music and jazz died Sunday morning. He is a former head of the New England Conservatory and a Pulitzer-Prize winning composer.
MassHealth Squandered More Than $500 Million, Audit Finds
June 16, 2015The state Medicaid program squandered more than $500 million between 2009 and 2014 through unnecessary payments or missed savings opportunities in its managed care program, according to an audit released Tuesday.
Feds Seek Massachusetts Health Exchange Records
May 07, 2015Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration confirmed Thursday in a statement that it received a subpoena regarding the health connector’s difficulties dating to 2010 and says it’s fully cooperating with the Justice Department.
After 20 Hours, Mobility-Impaired Man Finishes Boston Marathon At 5 AM
April 21, 2015
Maickel Melamed, 39, of Venezuela, was honored by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.
Thousands Of Drug Convictions At Stake In Massachusetts High Court Case
January 08, 2015The case before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court involves Annie Dookhan, a drug lab chemist who was sentenced in 2013 to at least three years in prison after admitting she faked test results.
Mass. Fires Chemist Over Academic Credentials
November 26, 2013State officials say Kate Corbett, who worked in the same lab as Annie Dookhan, claimed she had a chemistry degree from Merrimack College, though investigators determined that her degree is in sociology.
Judge: 5 Years Max For Dookhan If She Pleads
October 23, 2013A judge says she won’t impose a sentence of more than three to five years in prison if former state chemist Annie Dookhan pleads guilty in the drug lab crisis.
Prosecutors: Dookhan Should Get 5-7 Years In Prison
October 17, 2013
Annie Dookhan’s lawyer, meanwhile, will recommend a one-year prison sentence.
Released Mass. Inmate: ‘I Love’ Accused Chemist
September 18, 2013Quincy’s Jamell Spurill expressed his gratitude after he was rearrested for having a stolen handgun.
Man Gets Lesser Sentence Due To Drug Lab Scandal
August 27, 2013A convicted drug dealer in New Hampshire, who would have faced nearly 20 years in prison as a career offender, was sentenced to only three years.
Review: Thousands More Cases Linked To Drug Lab Crisis
August 20, 2013More than 40,000 defendants may have been affected by Annie Dookhan’s mishandling of drug samples, a reviewer found.
Ex-Chemist Dookhan Wants Statements To Police Tossed
August 19, 2013In the statements, Annie Dookhan allegedly admitted wrongdoing. Her attorney filed a motion claiming she never got a Miranda warning.
Dookhan Gets Trial Date: Jan. 6, 2014
August 16, 2013The former state chemist sent ripples through Massachusetts’ criminal justice system after allegedly tampering with evidence in drug cases.
Chemist Wants More Obstruction Charges Thrown Out
May 31, 2013Annie Dookhan is challenging charges connected to claims she made in court that she had a master’s degree.