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McGrory ends his time at BU, makes move to Globe permanent

McGrory ends his time at BU, makes move to Globe permanent

Two-time Boston Globe Editor-In-Chief Brian McGrory will not return to Boston University, making permanent the leave of absence he took when returning to the paper.

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Mass. judge accused of enabling immigrant to escape ICE gets a rare public reprimand

Mass. judge accused of enabling immigrant to escape ICE gets a rare public reprimand

The highest court in Massachusetts has issued a public reprimand against a district court judge who was accused of allowing an immigrant to escape U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in 2018.

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Charlie Kirk supporter in Arizona: 'Don't let him die, Lord'

On the day Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last year, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd went to a Phoenix church important to the conservative leader's mission of marrying religion and politics.

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Rural Minnesota hospital finds a strategy to keep its maternity ward open

As more rural hospitals shut down maternity wards, one hospital in Minnesota has a survival strategy that could spur others to imitate it.

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R. F. Kuang taps memories and regrets for her new novel 'Taipei Story'

The novel centers around rising Yale sophomore Lily Chen and her summer at an intensive Chinese-language course in Taiwan.

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Rare Wednesday night opener kicks off NFL season

On Wednesday night, the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in a sluggish 13-10 rematch of February's Super Bowl to begin the NFL season.

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Charlie Kirk's friend reflects on assassination, one year later

Thursday marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed.

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Nonprofit harvests fruit from Portland-area trees to feed people in need

In the Portland area, one nonprofit harvests edible fruit from thousands of metro trees, shrubs and bushes, and distributes it to people in need.

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Russian drones suspected of infiltrating NATO airspace

This week, a drone linked to Russia nearly hit a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Norway, according to the prime minister of Norway.

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Leading expert on Kratom did not disclose longstanding ties to industry lobbyists

Last week, the federal government banned some synthetic opioids derived from kratom, calling the products “an imminent hazard to public safety.”

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Loss, sacrifice, service: How 9/11 changed Americans' lives

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Here & Now has received dozens of voice memos and emails from listeners around the country explaining how that day changed their lives.

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Why does everyone remember Fruit of the Loom's logo incorrectly?

When most people think of the underwear brand Fruit of the Loom's logo, they picture a cornucopia overflowing with fruit. But that's not correct.

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A preview of the U.S. Open ahead of semifinals

Four Americans — Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe — will play Thursday and Friday night with all eyes set of the finals this weekend.

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Apple announces foldable iPhone: What to know

The iPhone Duo is foldable, with a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch internal screen when unfolded, making it the largest iPhone display yet.

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She watched the towers fall on 9/11. Then she watched her high school peers get sick from toxins

Lila Nordstrom watched the first of the twin towers fall from a 10th-floor window at Stuyvesant High School 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Oil prices top $100 a barrel as inflation report looms

Energy prices are rising just as the government is about to issue a high-profile inflation report.

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Trump promises $5,000 to every American if Republicans hold onto Congress

Trump pledged to pay every American $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress. The plan, if implemented, would cost $1 trillion.

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Folk phenom Jake Blount leaves his first love behind

Folk phenom Jake Blount leaves his first love behind

The Providence musician launched a career by confronting racism in old-time music. He’s tired of being that guy.

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Rep. Trahan calls for legal guardrails after whistleblower warns AI ‘could kill us all’

Evan Hubinger, a researcher at the AI company Anthropic, waded into an increasingly frenetic argument over the speed of AI development Tuesday. Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan talked about how those comments are landing on Capitol Hill.

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Kratom ban meets quiet compliance as retailers clear shelves

Kratom ban meets quiet compliance as retailers clear shelves

Kratom was classified as a Schedule I drug on Aug. 28, as Gov. Maura Healey's administration sounded the alarm about the unregulated products that can lead to dangerous health effects. Inspectors fanned out across the state as the order went into effect to check for compliance.

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A 5-day partial Orange Line closure begins Thursday south of Back Bay

A 5-day partial Orange Line closure begins Thursday south of Back Bay

Shuttle buses are replacing Orange Line between Forest Hills and Back Bay from Thursday, Sept. 10, through Monday, Sept. 14, so that crews to work on a slew of projects. MBTA officials warn that downtown shuttle rides could be 30 minutes slower than the usual Orange Line trip.

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Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Backup quarterback Drew Lock led two late scoring drives and the Seattle Seahawks intercepted Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter to overcome an early injury to starter Sam Darnold.

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Progressive challenger David Morales unseats Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

Progressive challenger David Morales unseats Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

Morales, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, campaigned on rent stabilization, housing costs and changes to public safety policy.

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Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary

Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary

Helena Foulkes has defeated Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in the state’s Democratic primary, ending his bid for a second full term. McKee’s defeat marks the first time in more than 30 years that a sitting Rhode Island governor has been beaten in a primary.

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25 years after Sept. 11, a Massachusetts man honors his brother's memory by sharing impact of that day

25 years after Sept. 11, a Massachusetts man honors his brother's memory by sharing impact of that day

Pat Bavis's brother Mike was aboard one of the flights that hit the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. As a way to heal, Bavis has dedicated his life to telling his brother’s story and sharing the impact of that day with students in Massachusetts classrooms and assemblies. 

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The jumbo fight over Emily, the last elephant in Massachusetts

The jumbo fight over Emily, the last elephant in Massachusetts

As calls to move 61-year-old Emily into a sanctuary grow, Buttonwood Park Zoo leaders say the “best choice” for her welfare is to keep the Asian elephant with them.

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I experienced postpartum psychosis. But I got the right care, fast

I experienced postpartum psychosis. But I got the right care, fast

Three months after her son was born, Claudette Mestayer's postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder turned into psychosis. Mestayer hopes, that by sharing her story, she can help to remove the stigma of postpartum mental health challenges, and help other women find treatment and recover.

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When the world felt uncertain, Boston gave me a place to become myself

When the world felt uncertain, Boston gave me a place to become myself

“It is a strange thing to arrive at your own life in the middle of a national grief,” writes Dimitrios Aletras, Jr. “The city was jumpy and the news was apocalyptic, and alongside all of it I was quietly, secretly hopeful, because for the first time I was somewhere big enough to become someone.”

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'Practical Magic 2' steers away from everything enjoyable about the first film

'Practical Magic 2' steers away from everything enjoyable about the first film

So much for sleepovers and midnight margaritas. Film critic Sean Burns reviews, "The movie kills off two of the most endearing characters from the last film within the first 10 minutes, then keeps our star sisters bitterly sniping at each other for the majority of its running time."

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Man accused of Memorial Drive shooting faces new charges

Man accused of Memorial Drive shooting faces new charges

The man accused of shooting hundreds of rounds at people along Memorial Drive in May is due back in court Thursday.