Trump's historic indictment comes during his presidential primary run

Donald Trump will become the first former president to face criminal charges — and it's happening right in the middle of a presidential primary campaign.

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03:59 Mar 30, 2023

Trump indictment is just one of the legal threats he faces post-presidency

NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Kim Wehle, former U.S. attorney and now professor at the University of Baltimore, about the political and legal implications of an indictment of former President...

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04:31 Mar 30, 2023

President Trump indicted in hush money case

Former President Trump has been indicted on criminal charges by a New York grand jury. This makes him the first former president in American history to face indictment.

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03:41 Mar 30, 2023

Gabrielle Dennis loves the mystery behind her new series, 'The Big Door Prize'

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress Gabrielle Dennis about her new role in the Apple TV+ series The Big Door Prize.

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08:02 Mar 30, 2023

'A Thousand and One' tells a tale of fierce maternal love under trying circumstances

A free-spirited mom, fresh from prison, kidnaps her 6-year-old from foster care, determined that her family will not be separated again in the drama A Thousand and One.

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03:32 Mar 30, 2023

Doctors Without Borders in Ukraine reports on what Russia left in its wake

NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Christopher Stokes, who leads the Doctors Without Borders operation in Ukraine. A recent report by the organization says the medical situation in frontline areas is...

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04:19 Mar 30, 2023

Russia detains a 'Wall Street Journal' reporter on claims of spying

Russia detained a U.S. journalist working for The Wall Street Journal, accusing him of espionage. Evan Gershkovich was reporting in the city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained.

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03:46 Mar 30, 2023

MLB's Opening Day brings rule changes meant to enliven the game

It's Opening Day for Major League Baseball. The league is hoping that some new rules this season will mean big changes for players — and for fans.

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03:58 Mar 30, 2023

California continues to get walloped by storms. When might it end?

Another major storm has many Californians asking when will this stop? Dozens of towns and communities are still dealing with flooding from earlier storms.

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02:27 Mar 30, 2023

A train carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed in Minnesota

A BNSF train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota about 100 miles west of Minneapolis. Residents were ordered to evacuate. No injuries were reported.

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04:56 Mar 30, 2023

The history of prison-run newspapers and why they're on the rise

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Ryan Moser, a writer formerly incarcerated in Florida, and Kate McQueen of the Prison Journalism Project, about the rise of newspapers published in prisons.

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08:02 Mar 30, 2023

Teens share the joy, despair and anxiety of college admissions on TikTok

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with New Yorker writer Jay Caspian Kang about his latest piece, "The Particular Misery of College Admissions TikTok."

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03:47 Mar 30, 2023

States are looking for ways to make free school meals permanent

During the COVID-19 pandemic, states could offer free meals to every public school student every school day. That program ended, but some states, like Vermont, are looking to keep it...

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04:32 Mar 30, 2023

A deadly fire spotlights problematic migrant detention in Mexico

The deaths of at least 39 migrants in a temporary detention center in Ciudad Juarez raises broader questions about migrant detention in Mexico. NPR's Adrian Florido talks with reporter James...

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03:40 Mar 30, 2023

The fight over Kentucky's transgender care ban was long and emotional

State Sen. Karen Berg lost her trans son to suicide before the Kentucky legislative session began and pleaded with Republicans not to pass restrictive LGBTQ laws. This week, Republicans did...

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04:21 Mar 30, 2023

Sharpton's eulogy for Irvo Otieno calls for change in police mental health response

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with the Rev. Al Sharpton about his time with the family of Irvo Otieno, the 28-year-old man who died in police custody in Virginia.

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06:48 Mar 30, 2023

Prosecutors say Pras Michel broke the law 'to get paid'

Prosecutors said musician Pras Michel collected exorbitant sums of money from a billioniare desperate to win access to two separate U.S. presidents.

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04:08 Mar 30, 2023

Former President Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after three months in Florida

The far-right leader went to Florida after losing his bid for re-election, days before his rival was inaugurated. While in Florida, Bolsonaro frequently met with supporters and conservative groups.

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03:56 Mar 30, 2023

Cookbook author Grace Young is on a mission to save America's Chinatowns

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with cookbook author and activist Grace Young about her work to save America's Chinatowns.

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07:45 Mar 29, 2023

In California, leafy greens farmers both suffered from floods and welcomed the water

Most of the country's lettuce and leafy greens come from California, where 13 atmospheric rivers hit this winter. Farmers both welcome the water and sometimes suffer from the deluge.

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03:54 Mar 29, 2023

The Confidante: Author Christopher Gorham revives the story of Anna Rosenberg

To tell the story of Anna Rosenberg, author Christopher Gorham searched her archives, where he found "handwritten letters from Harry Truman, President Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, General Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson. It...

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07:14 Mar 2, 2023

In Kyiv for a year of war, a former Mass. couple stands strong

Helen Chervitz and Leon Ryrakhovsky lived in Swampscott for 15 years. After a year of war in Ukraine, they say they still feel relatively safe and plan to remain in...

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07:17 Feb 23, 2023

2 Afghan families still living in a Newburyport church basement after more than a year

Advocates in Newburyport say new housing solutions are needed for these families and others who've been forcibly displaced worldwide. They're working to create "resettlement homes."

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08:47 Feb 2, 2023

Author Tracy Kidder profiles Boston's doctor to the homeless community, Jim O'Connell

The book is called "Rough Sleepers," an old British term for people who live on the streets. O'Connell is known for bringing a listening ear and compassionate health care to...

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09:16 Jan 17, 2023

A monument to the Kings, 'The Embrace' is unveiled on Boston Common

Crowds gathered to bear witness to this historic moment and hear remarks from prominent Massachusetts leaders, including former Gov. Deval Patrick, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu....

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02:40 Jan 13, 2023

Healey becomes the 73rd governor of Massachusetts

Maura Healey is officially the 73rd governor of Massachusetts.

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05:33 Jan 5, 2023

Venezuelans living in U.S. offer 'warmth of home' for fellow migrants

Many Venezuelan immigrants across the U.S. saw their own journeys reflected back at them in the experiences of new arrivals here. Though each of their stories is unique, what’s similar...

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Dec 23, 2022

Longtime WBUR and NPR sports host and author Bill Littlefield explores mercy in new novel

The book is set in an upper-middle-class Boston suburb, where some terrible things happen in the characters' lives, but acts of mercy -- big and small -- sustain them.

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07:24 Dec 22, 2022

Fight for Chinatown park snagged by asbestos concerns

Neighborhood advocates inch closer to securing a lease from the state for Reggie Wong Memorial Park, the only recreational park in Chinatown. But environmental hazards found in the area last...

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05:23 Dec 19, 2022

Good Life, a bar for 'everyone,' closes after 17 years

The downtown Boston club was a local staple, known for its diverse music lineup and connections with homegrown DJs. It closes on Dec. 17.

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02:39 Dec 16, 2022

Gov. Baker withdraws controversial pardon request in 1980s child sex abuse case

“Following yesterday’s hearing, it is apparent that there are not sufficient votes from the Governor’s Council to support a pardon for the Amiraults," the governor's press secretary said in a...

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04:07 Dec 14, 2022

After secret trip to Ukraine, Moulton says Putin must be defeated

Moulton was part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation that met with U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Kyiv, and U-S troops deployed in Poland.

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04:27 Dec 12, 2022

Man charged with reckless homicide in Apple store crash held on $100,000 bail

Bradley Rein, 53, will be arraigned Tuesday on a charge of reckless homicide by motor vehicle after an investigation by state and local police into the crash in Hingham, the...

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04:17 Nov 22, 2022

Jorge Drexler brings pandemic-era album to Boston

The singer-songwriter shares the impact of the pandemic on his music, his writing process, and his feelings about the prominence of his birth country, Uruguay.

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08:18 Nov 11, 2022

Mass. LGBTQ community celebrates Healey's historic victory

"I want to say something to every little girl and every young LGBTQ person out there," Maura Healey said on Tuesday night. "I hope tonight shows you that you can...

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02:34 Nov 9, 2022

Women win and a single-party Beacon Hill: An expert breaks down the election in Mass.

Erin O'Brien, associate professor of political science at UMass Boston, says Democrats gain a lot and lose a little, as well, as a result of Tuesday's election in Massachusetts.

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06:39 Nov 9, 2022

Mass. gov candidates make final pitch to voters before Election Day

Maura Healey and Geoff Diehl both held events in Boston Monday as they stumped for votes on the last full day before Tuesday's election.

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02:49 Nov 8, 2022

Calls to suicide lifeline have jumped in Mass. since number switched to 988

The three-digit number, meant to be easy to remember when in distress, took effect in July. Massachusetts has seen a 30% increase in calls to the lifeline overall, with some...

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06:50 Nov 1, 2022

South Shore singer Lee Zangari is our local Tiny Desk favorite

The artist won over our panel with a mesmerizing performance of "A Man Is A Man" played on the mountain dulcimer.

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08:06 Oct 27, 2022