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Apr 15 2024
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Timeline: 128 years of Boston Marathon history
The Boston Marathon began in 1897 under a different name.Those first runners set off from Ashland, not Hopkinton, in April of 1897, when the race was known as the "American Marathon."It wasn't until 1924 that the start moved to Hopkinton and lengthened the course to 26 miles, matching Olympic standards.Nearly 50 years later, women were finally officially allowed to take on the Boston Marathon
WCVBApr 28 2024
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Boston's Jewish community calls pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses antisemitism
BOSTON - As student protests continue in Boston, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and demanding that their schools divest from companies that are enabling the Israel-Hamas more, Jewish students said the protests are about antisemitism and that many of them are being harassed on campus. In response to the pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, more than 1,000 people gathered outside Temple
CBS News (Online)Apr 19 2024
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Boston missing out on marijuana tourism, study finds
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AxiosApr 25 2024
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Boston Herald boys wrestling All-Scholastics and league All-Stars
The junior heavyweight was the Div. 1 North sectional, then took second at the Div. 1 State, All-State and New England tournaments. A two-time Div. 1 State finalist, Bajoras was seventh in the All-States as a sophomore. The NHSCA All-American is an honor roll student who also plays football and competes in spring track. In the offseason, Bajoras trains at Smitty’s Wrestling Barn. The senior
Boston HeraldApr 22 2024
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Wu on climate, taxes, and her relationship with the Boston City Council
Wu on climate, taxes, and her relationship with the Boston City Council
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins Radio Boston to talk about climate, taxes, her relationship with the Boston City Council and more. Then, local reporters provide analysis.
This segment aired on April 22, 2024. Audio will be available soon.
WBURApr 19 2024
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LMPD: Bomb threat at the Louisville Zoo 'appears to be a false call.' What we know
Officers with Louisville Metro Police Department are responding to a bomb threat at the Louisville Zoo that "appears to be a false call," LMPD confirmed. Kyle Shepherd, a spokesperson with the Louisville Zoo, said a call about a bomb threat came at 8:47 a.m. Friday and every person that was inside the zoo was evacuated. Sixth Division officers are working with officials from the Zoo on the
The Courier-JournalApr 28 2024
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Another Boston-area university may soon clear pro-Palestinian encampment
IT TOOK SEVERAL HOURS FOR POLICE TO CLEAR THAT ENCAMPMENT AT NORTH EASTON AND NOW HERE AT MIT. ANOTHER ENCAMPMENT IS LIKELY ON THE VERGE OF BEING SHUT DOWN. STUDENT DEMONSTRATORS IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINE SET UP ON KRESGE LAWN ONE WEEK AGO. THEY’RE DEMANDING THAT THE UNIVERSITY CUT ALL TIES WITH THE ISRAELI MILITARY, INCLUDING ANY RESEARCH TIES. MIT’S PRESIDENT SAID UNIVERSITY LEADERS WERE IN
WCVBApr 25 2024
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100+ arrested when protesters, police clash at Emerson College in Boston
More than 100 people were arrested overnight after a pro-Palestinian protest that broke out at Emerson College. Boston police said in a statement 108 people were arrested, with four injuries among police officers. There were three minor injuries and one serious one among the police, although all were non-life threatening. No injuries were reported among the protesters who were arrested,
The HillApr 19 2024
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Nine years ago: Oklahoma City bombing 20th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony
Tulsa WorldApr 09 2024
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Boston firefighters respond to South Station
Boston firefighters are on the scene at South Station where they are responding to smoky conditions at an upper floor of the key transportation hub for the region.
Firefighters rushed to the scene around 8:45 a.m. following reports of black smoke on the upper levels. The fire was reported to be knocked down.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
The Boston Globe