9 people killed in fire at Fall River assisted living facility
Several firefighters and union leaders said the city's fire companies were understaffed, hampering their ability to save more people.

Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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Former ambassador says Trump’s ban on Harvard international students will ‘ruin’ universities
Nicholas Burns, who now teaches at Harvard, applauded a federal judge’s decision to continue blocking Trump’s ban on international student enrollment. -
Market Basket CEO is put on leave in new spat at family-controlled supermarket chain
The board alleges that CEO Arthur T. Demoulas has been planning a work stoppage at the Massachusetts-based retailer. It also says he has "resisted an appropriate succession plan for Market Basket." -
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Massachusetts top health official warns about ‘lies’ in new federal health report
“I worry when health and science get turned into politics and words that aren't necessarily true, but words that can definitely confuse and misdirect,” says Robbie Goldstein, Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. -
Finding which Massachusetts beach to visit this summer
Want warmer water? A place for the kids? A bit of wildlife? This state tourism expert has you covered.
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