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A runner passes through an arch on the campus of Boston University on May 20.

Mass. college presidents have released a 'framework' for how campuses can reopen. Here's what it says.

Mass. releases data on number of COVID-19 deaths at each long-term care facility

Senator Elizabeth Warren has emerged as a favorite of some Democrats to be former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s running mate.

Why a top Democratic pollster is urging Joe Biden to pick Elizabeth Warren as his running mate

Rutland Police Det. John Songy dies from COVID-19 May 29, 2020 | 12:27 PM

A mural to George Floyd at the intersection where he died in police custody in Minneapolis, May 28, 2020. A wave of protests erupted across South Minneapolis overnight and into Thursday, with the police firing tear gas and rubber bullets as people set buildings on fire and looted stores days after George Floyd, an African-American man, died in police custody. (Jenn Ackerman/The New York Times)

Barack Obama issues statement on the death of George Floyd May 29, 2020 | 12:18 PM

Stephen Maturen / Getty Images

‘It is white people who need to do more’: Maura Healey calls for officers to be charged in George Floyd’s death May 29, 2020 | 11:24 AM

What CNN reporter Omar Jimenez said after being arrested on live TV in Minneapolis May 29, 2020 | 9:40 AM

EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY - Protesters gesture after the Minneapolis police 3rd Precinct building was set on fire Thursday night, May 28, 2020, during demonstrations over the Monday death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protests May 29, 2020 | 9:16 AM

David C. Bachini Jr., Cape Cod local and Vietnam veteran, dies at 70

David C. Bachini Jr., Cape Cod local and Vietnam veteran, dies at 70 May 29, 2020 | 8:00 AM

Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet May 29, 2020 | 7:17 AM

This picture taken on May 23, 2020, in Los Angeles, California, shows a woman looking at a computer screen with a tweet by the New York Times newspaper account showing the early edition front page of May 24, 2020, with a list of 1,000 names printed on it, that represents 1% of the lives lost due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, in the US. (Photo by Agustin PAULLIER / AFP) (Photo by AGUSTIN PAULLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Scores of Mass. residents were included in the NYT tribute to COVID-19 victims May 29, 2020 | 5:00 AM

An out of order payphone.

Remote Maine town decides to remove its only public payphone May 28, 2020 | 9:55 PM

Trump ally Stone won't need to go to prison quarantine site May 28, 2020 | 7:48 PM

Jennie Stejna, 103, enjoyin a Bud Light.

'She didn't give up': 103-year-old woman celebrates COVID-19 recovery with Bud Light May 28, 2020 | 5:51 PM

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, May 27, 2020, after traveling to Florida.

Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections May 28, 2020 | 5:17 PM

Peter Manfredonia

Peter Manfredonia

How authorities ultimately captured alleged killer Peter Manfredonia May 28, 2020 | 3:56 PM

FRONTLINE WORKERS

'Absolutely outrageous': Boston's frontline workers say employers insist those with COVID-19 didn't get it at work May 28, 2020 | 3:44 PM

Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito speak during a daily press conference on the state's coronavirus response on April 15, 2020 at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. (Sam Doran/Pool)

Watch: Charlie Baker's coronavirus update May 28, 2020 | 3:32 PM

A staff member at Pure Oasis recreational marijuana store, center, walks past a line of customers standing in line outside the store, Tuesday, May 26, in Boston.

Mass. pot shops reopen, but some fear another shutdown May 28, 2020 | 2:45 PM

Donna M. Morrissey, American Red Cross executive and former archdiocese spokeswoman, dies at 51

Donna M. Morrissey, American Red Cross executive and former archdiocese spokeswoman, dies at 51 May 28, 2020 | 2:34 PM

Jeenah Moon

Some businesses pledge to keep out customers who cover their faces May 28, 2020 | 2:09 PM

A 53-year-old tortoise named Ms. Jennifer stands among dandelions in Boston.

Ms. Jennifer, a 53-year-old tortoise orphaned by COVID-19, gets a new home May 28, 2020 | 2:00 PM

The twitter page of US President Donald Trump's is displayed on a mobile phone on May 28 Arlington, Virginia.

Defying Trump, Twitter doubles down on labeling Tweets May 28, 2020 | 1:50 PM

Chairs sit on tabletops at 3 Dollar Deweys, a pub that remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Portland, Maine. Under Gov. Janet Mills's tentative plan, bars will be allowed to reopen on July 1. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Maine delays full reopening of restaurants — and some are 'not happy' about it May 28, 2020 | 1:44 PM

State Police seized nearly $140,000 from a man at Logan International Airport Sunday.

A man missed his flight at Logan Airport. Then authorities discovered $138,980 in his bag. May 28, 2020 | 12:41 PM

In this Feb. 7, 2019 file photo, Bloomfield High School transgender athlete Terry Miller, second from left, wins the final of the 55-meter dash over transgender athlete Andraya Yearwood, far left, and other runners in the Connecticut girls Class S indoor track meet at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn.

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES

US: Transgender sports inclusion violates others' rights May 28, 2020 | 12:23 PM

Holyoke Soldiers' Home

Springfield veteran who died of coronavirus guarded Nazis during war crimes trial May 28, 2020 | 12:07 PM

How safe is takeout and delivery food during the pandemic? May 28, 2020 | 11:58 AM

Lifeguard James Kelly patrolled the beach at Hampton Beach Friday.

Pools? Planes? Camps? What public health experts will — and won't — do this summer. May 28, 2020 | 11:53 AM

A man poses for photos in front of a fire at an AutoZone store, while protesters hold a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Violent protests over the death of the black man in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a second straight night Wednesday, with protesters in a standoff with officers outside a police precinct and looting of nearby stores. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Photos of the unrest in Minneapolis following George Floyd's death May 28, 2020 | 11:52 AM

Man arrested after allegedly shoving woman's head into ground in South End garage robbery May 28, 2020 | 11:45 AM

17-year-old in critical condition after reported stabbing in Revere May 28, 2020 | 10:55 AM

Pennsylvania House Minority Whip Jordan Harris, D-Philadelphia, leaves the House floor wearing gloves and a mask after the morning legislative session, Tuesday, March 24.

POLITICS & COVID-19

Pennsylvania Democrats say GOP put them at risk by hiding member's positive COVID-19 test May 28, 2020 | 10:28 AM