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Legal specialists say the federal government can't require Boston to carry out its deportation agenda and predicted the lawsuit will fail in court.

Getting pulled over by police is never fun — and it can be extra nerve wrecking for drivers with autism. The Blue Envelope program can signal to officers that a driver is on the spectrum and might need more help.

WBUR's Emily Piper-Vallillo joins WBUR's Morning Edition to unpack a Boston judge's order to restore federal research funds.

Writer Jason Schwartz tells WBUR's Morning Edition that the project will ruin the Green Monster's magic. 

It's not too late to get ready for a natural disaster, emergency management experts say. More local resources, mitigation plans and federal support can help stave off the worst when disaster strikes.

Author Meg Mitchell Moore joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about "Mansion Beach."

A Trump administration official said the federal government may try to take over Boston's South Station "for more security and cleanliness." Commuters there said they aren't on board with that idea.

The Boston Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, launched in response to protests following the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, has so far sustained 18 citizen complaints and has proposed varying levels of discipline. But public records show Police Commissioner Michael Cox has routinely flouted even modest disciplinary recommendations.

Recent data shows some individual schools in western Massachusetts are well below the rate that provides herd immunity for diseases such as measles or even polio.

Renowned for her vibrant style and powerhouse vocals with the B-52s, Kate Pierson is now drawing fresh inspiration from the wild beauty of Cape Cod. Between touring, solo gigs, and rock-collecting walks on the beach, Pierson finds joy — and new music — in her lush garden and the ocean views.