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Today: Housing and the New Old Age
The elderly homeless population is expected to go up by more than 30 percent in the next 10 years. A building in Dudley Square is a small part of the solution, but does the state have the resources it needs? On the Callie Crossley Show at 1 p.m.
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MIT provost L. Rafael Reif received a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation award for his role in the institution's online learning platforms. He talked about the MITx and edX projects with WGBH News.
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An Affordable Home for Seniors
The elderly can have a hard time finding housing in Boston, one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country. We report on a unique partnership that's making a difference.
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Get Inside the T — Virtually
The MBTA now offers a mobile map option on Android phones that lets people see inside some stations. But will it be useful?
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State Senate Opens Debate on Health Care Costs
The bill would control the cost of health care in Massachusetts. But is it necessary — or too much?
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'Secure Communities' Goes into Effect
A federal program aimed at identifying undocumented immigrants is now in effect despite gales of controversy. A supporter and opponent debate the issues.
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Somerville Bar Moves to Serve Only Local Brews
Some local restaurants like Johnny D's in Somerville are making a move to only serve local, craft beers. Not only is it better tasting, it's good business. READ MORE Governor Sets Requirements for Health Care Bill Deval Patrick weighed in for the first time since the state House and Senate unveiled competing versions of bills to rein in health care spending, listing four elements a final bill must have. READ MORE Managing Boston's Stray Cats: Part 2—The Clinic In some neighborhoods, the stray cat population is out of control. Often these animals are killed — part of a debate about how to best handle the problem. We go into a free clinic that's making a difference.
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Attorney General Calls for Change to Open Meeting Law
The attorney general's move comes as no surprise to those who have followed the State Integrity Investigation, a nationwide look at corruption risk. READ MORE Inner-City Programs For The Next Big Thinkers A look at the innovative programs that are helping inner-city students get the connections, resources and knowledge that it takes to be the next great entrepreneur, scientist or thinker.
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The man who shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has argued he acted in self defense. Evidence of his injuries may support his case.
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Candidates Gird For A 'Scorched Earth' CampaignObama has launched attack ads that are unusually blunt for an incumbent. And Romney has hit back.WORLD NEWS
Civilians Flee, Soldiers Dig In On Sudanese FrontierThe U.N. is threatening both Sudans with sanctions if they can't reverse their escalating feud.POLITICS
Biden On Bain: Romney 'Thinks This Experience Will Help Our Economy'?The vice president questions what Mitt Romney's business experience might mean for the U.S. economy.ECONOMY
Is Housing Sector Getting Better? Increase In Starts May Signal It IsThere was a 2.6 percent increase in housing starts in April from March.BUSINESS
Buyers Of Hyped Skechers 'Toning Shoes' Can Get RefundsSkechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle claims that it deceived buyers of Shape-ups shoes. |
Special Reports
WGBH News Focus: The MBTA
Love it or hate it, the Mass. Bay Transportation Authority affects nearly everyone in greater Boston — and it's in crisis.
COMPLETE COVERAGEWGBH News Focus: Health Care on Trial
Last week, WGBH News shone a spotlight on the Affordable Care Act: the Supreme Court arguments and analysis, plus features and conversations illuminating the many facets of health care.
FULL WGBH NEWS COVERAGEThe State Integrity Project
When Tim Cahill was indicted on April 2, it was yet another reminder of the state's patchy record on corruption. WGBH News is exploring the risk for corruption in Massachusetts as part of a nationwide initiative.
A Local Perspective on Global Warming: Complete Series
Temperatures are increasing, weather is getting more erratic and sea levels are rising. What should we do?
Mayor Kevin White: Complete WGBH News Coverage
Former Boston mayor Kevin White died on Jan. 27, 2012 at the age of 82. We look back at his legacy over four terms of change with interviews, analysis and exclusive WGBH archival footage.
WGBH Election Central
Mitt Romney has half the delegates he needs for the GOP nomination. What will this Tuesday's races bring? Get results from The Associated Press and check out WGBH's election coverage.
READ MORESpotlight on the 2012 Mass. Senate Race
As Sen. Scott Brown officially launches his bid for re-election, WGBH News has coverage of the rally plus new interviews with his Democratic competition: Marisa DeFranco, Jim King and Elizabeth Warren — who responds to Brown's kickoff speech swipe.
WGBH ELECTION CENTRALFrom The WGBH Vault: Martin Luther King Jr.
We step into WGBH's archives to glimpse a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement with exclusive interviews from three giants: Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin and Malcolm X.
WGBH Occupy Boston Coverage
The Occupy movement's appearance in Boston has been one of the area's biggest stories this fall. From the beginning, WGBH News has been on the scene.
Power Struggle: The Fight Over Pilgrim Nuclear
The owners of the 39-year-old Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth have applied for a 20-year extension. Opponents question its safety, especially after its sister plant experienced explosions and likely meltdowns this year in Fukushima, Japan. In a three-part series, WGBH News reports on the controversy.
Inmates' Access To DNA Evidence: Part Two
Legislators are considering a bill that would allow inmates access to DNA evidence that was critical to their convictions. Advocates say the law can help free the innocent. Opponents believe the bill might serve to assist the guilty.INMATES' ACCESS TO DNA EVIDENCE: PART ONE
The Death of DJ Henry: Complete Coverage from WGBH News
WGBH News has been covering the shooting death of Danroy “DJ” Henry, the Pace University football player from Easton, Massachusetts, since it happened in October 2010. Since the shooting, Henry’s death has continued to stir controversy over issues of police training and race.
Facing Alzheimer's: The Caregivers' Challenge
The Alzheimer's caregivers’ story is often one of sustained stress, exhaustion and isolation. Rates of depression, poor nutrition and chronic disease among caregivers of Alzheimer's patients are higher than for non-caregivers.This week, WGBH's Sean Corcoran explores the challenges of caring for Massachusetts' more than 120,000 Alzheimers' patients.
WGBH Human Trafficking Series Wins Edward R. Murrow Award
In recent years, law enforcement officials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have reported increases in human trafficking, and by some estimates there are around 20,000 victims brought into the United States each year.
READ MOREThe Falmouth Experience: Complete Series
Some residents of Falmouth, Mass. say they're suffering headaches, insomnia and depression because of a 400-foot tall town-owned wind turbine that began operating there last year. Most scientists say wind turbines don't cause health problems, but the experience of residents has strengthened anti-wind sentiment in the region.
WGBH Special Report: Recognizing Bruce
WGBH's Phillip Martin profiles a veteran who lived on the streets of Cambridge for 10 years -- but it's not just a story of homelessness. It is also about a man who has lived a life of both privilege and deprivation. It is a story about unheralded artistry. And it is about the acknowledgement of individuals who have grown accustomed to being invisible and unknown.
Blue Hill Avenue: If A Street Could Speak
Join WGBH's Phillip Martin for a closer look at Blue Hill Avenue, which connects Roxbury to Milton and the past to the present.Monitoring The Coastlines On Climatide
Climatide, a new blog from WGBH, WCAI and NPR's Argo Network, chronicles how global warming is changing life on Cape Cod, day by day.
READ CLIMATIDECandidates Gird For A 'Scorched Earth' Campaign
With both the economy and his own poll numbers weaker than he'd want them to be, President Obama has launched attack ads against Mitt Romney that are unusually blunt and direct for this early stage of a campaign. And Romney has responded with a few roundhouse rights of his own. - READ MOREMinority Rules: Who Gets To Claim Status As A Person Of Color?
Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage seem uneasy to swallow. But why? What does it take to be considered an ethnic minority, and what does the controversy say about the way we judge ethnic backgrounds? - READ MOREFour Decades After Dying In Cambodia, Soldier To Receive Medal Of Honor
More than 40 years after his actions during the Vietnam war saved the lives of his fellow soldiers, Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony. - READ MOREIs There Racial Bias In Clemency Decisions?
Nearly 20 years ago Clarence Aaron was sentenced to three life terms for his involvement in a drug deal. His request to have his sentence shortened was denied by the White House in 2008. Now a story by ProPublica's Dafna Linzer reports the Bush administration was not told key facts before deciding on it. Host Michel Martin speaks with Linzer. - READ MORECivilians Flee, Soldiers Dig In On Sudanese Frontier
Sudan and South Sudan are still threatening one another along their borders. The U.N. is warning both Sudans that they could face sanctions if they can't reverse their escalating feud. - READ MOREHow To Address France's New, Unmarried First Lady
France's new president was inaugurated Tuesday, and he's moving into the presidential palace with his longtime "companion." Host Michel Martin and the Beauty Shop ladies weigh in on political protocol when it comes to heads of state, politicians and their unmarried significant others. - READ MOREPost Taliban, Saad Mohseni Builds Afghan Media Empire
Morning Edition's Renee Montagne winds down her reporting from Kabul with a look at how the Afghan media landscape has changed in the decade since the fall of the Taliban. Today she sits down with Saad Mohseni, who has built up a media empire over those ten years. - READ MOREPortugal Looks Back On 1 Year Since Its Bailout
Uncertainty in Greece is rattling nerves in other European economies worried about a domino effect, if Athens were to leave the euro. Among those is Portugal. Wednesday marks one year since that country received a 103 billion dollar bailout. Reporter Lauren Frayer has more on how Portugal is faring. - READ MORE
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