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Updated: Bicyclist fatally struck by commuter rail train was Emerson professor

Proposed law would make the 'b-word' illegal in Mass.

shark predation off Nauset Beach

'This is another reminder that October is a peak month for white shark activity off Cape Cod'

Zuckerberg appears in Congress as Facebook faces scrutiny October 23, 2019 | 12:56 AM

The diplomat took notes. Then he told a story. October 23, 2019 | 12:19 AM

Representative Katie Hill at a campaign event in Santa Clarita, Calif., last year.

Katie Hill, rising Democratic star in House, denies relationship with staff member October 22, 2019 | 8:58 PM

Key takeaways from ambassador's testimony on Ukraine October 22, 2019 | 8:52 PM

In this image made from April 2017 video provided by the Denver Police Department, Olivia Gant, who was 6 years old at the time, rides with Cpt. Tim Scudder on a call in Denver. On Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, a Douglas County, Colo., grand jury indicted the mother of Olivia Gant in connection with the little girl's 2017 death. Olivia's mother, Kelly Renee Turner, faces 13 charges, including first-degree murder. Olivia Gant was riding in the police car after Denver police made her an officer for a day. (Denver Police Department/The Denver Post via AP)

Mom who touted daughter's 'bucket list' accused in her death October 22, 2019 | 8:40 PM

The candidates for City Council at-large debate at WBUR. (left to right) Annissa Essaibi-George, Michael F. Flaherty, Althea Garrison, David Halbert, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Alejandra St.Guillen, and Michelle Wu.

Boston City Council candidates were asked about 'Operation Clean Sweep.' Here's what they said. October 22, 2019 | 8:01 PM

US: Chevron license for concern on Venezuela infrastructure October 22, 2019 | 6:48 PM

This booking photo shows Dale Holloway, arrested on several charges following a shooting at a wedding at New England Pentecostal Ministries on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Pelham, N.H.

Charges: N.H. church shooting suspect badly beats public defender October 22, 2019 | 5:55 PM

Actress Lori Loughlin departs federal court in Boston after a hearing in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal on Aug. 27.

Lori Loughlin, other parents charged again in college scheme October 22, 2019 | 5:36 PM

What's new: Lawmakers call diplomat's testimony 'disturbing' October 22, 2019 | 5:17 PM

Two arrested after reportedly tying 3 men up with zip ties in home invasion October 22, 2019 | 5:07 PM

US endorses tobacco pouches as less risky than cigarettes October 22, 2019 | 4:55 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, is introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., during a campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explained why she picked Bernie Sanders over Elizabeth Warren October 22, 2019 | 4:55 PM

Trump finds no simple fix in Syria, other world hotspots October 22, 2019 | 4:21 PM

What Trump gets wrong about war against the Islamic State October 22, 2019 | 4:05 PM

Ayanna Pressley

Here's how Ayanna Pressley responded to Donald Trump's 'lynching' tweet October 22, 2019 | 4:03 PM

Mary Landale, of Watertown, holds up a mask to her face before speaking during the hearing at City Hall Monday.

'I wore a mask to keep me safe' October 22, 2019 | 3:01 PM

McConnell resolution prods Trump to keep troops in Syria October 22, 2019 | 12:49 PM

US diplomat: Trump linked Ukraine aid to demand for probe October 22, 2019 | 12:46 PM

Woman in her 20s found stabbed to death in Framingham October 22, 2019 | 12:44 PM

University of Connecticut.

2 students criminally charged after shouting racial slur on UConn campus October 22, 2019 | 12:42 PM

Methuen hit-and-run

16-year-old boy charged with manslaughter after fatal Methuen hit-and-run October 22, 2019 | 12:23 PM

Kelly Field in Hyde Park.

Man’s body found near field in Hyde Park October 22, 2019 | 12:14 PM

Everett Hit-and-run

Man charged in Everett hit-and-run that left Navy veteran dead October 22, 2019 | 12:13 PM

City councilor threatened: 'This man has terrorized people in my neighborhood for years.' October 22, 2019 | 11:54 AM

The Latest: White House slams testimony as 'triple hearsay' October 22, 2019 | 11:48 AM

The Latest: McConnell calls Trump lynching tweet unfortunate October 22, 2019 | 11:14 AM

AP-NORC/SAP poll: Some workers changing actions amid #MeToo October 22, 2019 | 10:54 AM

Schumer: Democrats will try to overturn tax deduction cap October 22, 2019 | 10:42 AM

Grasshopper Restaurant

Health officials discover fly infestation at Grasshopper Restaurant October 22, 2019 | 9:00 AM