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Karen Payne lifts her hair off the back of her neck to keep cool from a fan at Park Street Station Greenline.

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In this May 20, 2013 file photo, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens talks about his views and career during a forum at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. Stevens, who served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years and became its leading liberal, has died at age 99.

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at 99

Body of 24-year-old Mass. man recovered from waters off Hawaii

US kicking NATO ally Turkey out of fighter program July 17, 2019 | 2:38 PM

BOSTON, MA - 7/17/2019: OUT OF SERVICE....NOT IN SERVICE, T busses around Maverick T Station in East Boston find themselves stuck in traffic after the T Blue Line had problems during the morning ruch hour. The busses were nedded to shuttle passengers after the Blue Line closed but soon were running. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC stand alone phoot

MBTA issues statement on Blue Line service shutdown during morning commute July 17, 2019 | 2:28 PM

Fed survey finds widespread concerns over trade July 17, 2019 | 2:08 PM

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Authorities are ‘amazed’ the driver in this crash didn’t sustain more serious injuries July 17, 2019 | 2:06 PM

House set to block maverick Dem's Trump impeachment effort July 17, 2019 | 1:48 PM

Man accused of stabbing woman in Belmont crashes in Cambridge following police pursuit July 17, 2019 | 1:44 PM

Washington talks could soon yield spending, debt deal July 17, 2019 | 1:18 PM

The Latest: Man who lost daughter questions FAA inspections July 17, 2019 | 12:50 PM

The Latest: Facebook won't commit to starting small on Libra July 17, 2019 | 12:48 PM

Stevens to be 13th Supreme Court justice buried at Arlington July 17, 2019 | 12:43 PM

Shark near Head of the Meadow Beach in Truro

This photo shows just how close a shark was to shore in Truro before beach closure July 17, 2019 | 11:28 AM

Sanders set to mount vigorous defense of 'Medicare for All' July 17, 2019 | 11:06 AM

Commerce chief Ross calls contempt vote 'political theater' July 17, 2019 | 10:44 AM

ACLU asks judge to block Trump asylum rule as case is heard July 17, 2019 | 10:16 AM

blue line delays

MBTA: Regular service resumes on Blue Line after power problem during morning commute July 17, 2019 | 8:55 AM

Trump vs. Dems: 'Racist,' socialist' lines drawn for 2020 July 17, 2019 | 12:34 AM

John Paul Stevens emerged as Supreme Court's leading liberal July 16, 2019 | 9:59 PM

Rep. Cleaver, civility ally, abandons House gavel amid fight July 16, 2019 | 9:34 PM

APNewsBreak: Nuclear commission considers fewer inspections July 16, 2019 | 6:30 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely claims Omar praised al-Qaida July 16, 2019 | 5:41 PM

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Steamy text message sparks marriage fraud investigation in Rhode Island July 16, 2019 | 5:28 PM

Students suffer minor injuries in Beverly school bus crash July 16, 2019 | 5:10 PM

Analysis: 'Go back' captures core of Trump political agenda July 16, 2019 | 5:03 PM

Head of Planned Parenthood forced out after eight months July 16, 2019 | 4:53 PM

The Latest: Immigrant advocates sue over new asylum rule July 16, 2019 | 4:43 PM

Schumer on ending filibuster: 'Nothing's off the table' July 16, 2019 | 4:08 PM

Man pulled unresponsive from Revere Beach waters July 16, 2019 | 4:03 PM

Trump administration blasts WTO ruling on China July 16, 2019 | 3:55 PM

Powell says financial crisis accelerated economic changes July 16, 2019 | 2:53 PM

Top Senate Democrat gives backing to reparations bill July 16, 2019 | 2:40 PM