51 h. ago A Harvard scientist from Russia has been detained by ICE since February for failing to declare frog embryos

The woman is being held in a Louisiana detention facility while waiting for her next hearing. The post A Harvard scientist from Russia has been detained by ICE since February for failing to declare frog embryos appeared first on Boston.com.

Science

53 h. ago MBTA: Close call with school bus was human error, not train problem

The incident occurred a day after South Coast Rail service began this week. The post MBTA: Close call with school bus was human error, not train problem appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

55 h. ago ‘ICE kidnapped our neighbor’: Outrage at arrest of Tufts student spreads as lawmakers demand answers

Rumeysa Ozturk's detention sparked continued protests, allegations that federal officials broke the law, and more. The post ‘ICE kidnapped our neighbor’: Outrage at arrest of Tufts student spreads as lawmakers demand answers appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

62 h. ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

A winning wide receiver, brothel bust fallout, and middle class mishegoss are all part of this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago ‘Buy your kid a tackle box, not an Xbox’: Massachusetts Striped Bass Association proudly celebrates 75 years

"Hopefully it’ll go on for a much longer time." The post ‘Buy your kid a tackle box, not an Xbox’: Massachusetts Striped Bass Association proudly celebrates 75 years appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 d. ago Noah Kahan’s cover song for a Masters promo has some up in arms. Here’s why.

The video, produced by ESPN, includes Kahan’s rendition of the 1960s song “Georgia On My Mind” by Ray Charles. The post Noah Kahan’s cover song for a Masters promo has some up in arms. Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 d. ago Marlborough man held without bail after nearly 100 dead animals found at Sturbridge property, officials say

The dead animals included chickens, geese, pigs, ducks, and rabbits, according to authorities. The post Marlborough man held without bail after nearly 100 dead animals found at Sturbridge property, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 d. ago ICE responds to judge’s order as Tufts gives update on detained student

Rumeysa Ozturk is now being detained in Louisiana. A judge had ordered ICE not to relocate her without 48 hours notice, but a federal prosecutor says the order was too late. The post ICE responds to judge’s order as Tufts gives update on detained student appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 d. ago Timeline: These Mass. towns sued the state over MBTA Communities Act

Five Massachusetts towns are taking legal action against the state over the State Auditor's "unfunded mandate" decision. The post Timeline: These Mass. towns sued the state over MBTA Communities Act appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 d. ago Families of Revere women found dead in Belize hotel room speak out after learning true cause of their deaths

The families said they were told by US Embassy officials that the women "passed away as a result of acute carbon monoxide poisoning, likely caused by a faulty instant water heater.” The post Families of Revere women found dead in Belize hotel room speak out after learning true cause of their deaths appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 d. ago Families of Revere women found dead in Belize hotel room speak out after learning cause of their deaths

The families said they were told by US Embassy officials that the women "passed away as a result of acute carbon monoxide poisoning, likely caused by a faulty instant water heater.” The post Families of Revere women found dead in Belize hotel room speak out after learning cause of their deaths appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 d. ago Thousands protest after Tufts grad student arrested by ICE, transferred out of state

Rumeysa Ozturk, originally from Turkey with a student visa, was transferred to Louisiana despite a court order to keep her in the state. The post Thousands protest after Tufts grad student arrested by ICE, transferred out of state appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 d. ago A plane crash in 1961 devastated the Boston Skating Club. Then it happened again.

Two months after the D.C. plane crash killed 67, including six people affiliated with the Boston club, the members had to prepare for the world championships. Unfathomably, they had a blueprint. The post A plane crash in 1961 devastated the Boston Skating Club. Then it happened again. appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 d. ago 7 people displaced, dog killed after fire breaks out in Dorchester triple decker

The fire caused an estimated $600,000 in damages. The post 7 people displaced, dog killed after fire breaks out in Dorchester triple decker appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 d. ago Bomb threats reported at Shaw’s supermarkets in Canton, 3 New Hampshire locations

None of the threats was determined to be credible, but they are all currently under investigation, according to authorities. The post Bomb threats reported at Shaw’s supermarkets in Canton, 3 New Hampshire locations appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 d. ago Immigrants in ICE custody face rapid transfers, limited legal help

Transferring people in ICE custody is common, advocates say, and legal representation isn't guaranteed to detainees. The post Immigrants in ICE custody face rapid transfers, limited legal help appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 d. ago ICE arrests Tufts grad student; lawyer says her location is unknown

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national, was detained in Somerville Tuesday night when she left her home to break her Ramadan fast. Tufts officials were told that Ozturk's visa status was terminated. The post ICE arrests Tufts grad student; lawyer says her location is unknown appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

4 d. ago Cambridge councilor addresses brothel charge at council meeting with no plans to resign

“All Americans, including elected officials, are entitled to the right to due process, but some have already judged and convicted me," Toner said. The post Cambridge councilor addresses brothel charge at council meeting with no plans to resign appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 d. ago FBI offering $10K reward for information on missing Boston man last seen in Portland 19 years ago

"I just want to find him and bring him home. I need people to come forward.” The post FBI offering $10K reward for information on missing Boston man last seen in Portland 19 years ago appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 d. ago Months after cyclist killed in Cambridge, prosecutors seek criminal charges against driver

Prosecutors have submitted an application for a criminal complaint after State Police completed a collision analysis investigation. The driver was not identified. The post Months after cyclist killed in Cambridge, prosecutors seek criminal charges against driver appeared first on Boston.com.

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