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Boston Common covered in 37,000 flags for fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day

CBS Boston (News) 5/29 10:43A Brandon Truitt

BOSTON - It is a display big enough to stop people walking through the Boston Common in their tracks. The memorial represents more than 37,000 servicemen and women from...

Statue honoring William Gould unveiled at Gould Park in Dedham

CBS Boston (News) 5/28 11:42A WBZ-News Staff

DEDHAM - A statue was unveiled in Dedham Sunday afternoon to honor Civil War veteran and longtime Dedham resident William Gould. The statue now sits in Gould Park, which was...

Bob Bittner, longtime radio personality on WJIB AM in Cambridge, dies

CBS Boston (News) 5/27 6:02A WBZ-News Staff

BOSTON - Bob Bittner, longtime local radio personality and owner of WJIB 740 AM in Cambridge, died on Friday. Ben Ewen-Campen, Somerville City Council President, tweeted the...

Burlington stylist aims to make "Month of Kindness" national

CBS Boston (News) 5/27 3:34A Anna Meiler

BURLINGTON -- Did you know there is a law in Massachusetts making May the official month of kindness? Well, the woman who made that happen is now on a mission to bring it to...

Things to do in Boston this Memorial Day Weekend

CBS Boston (News) 5/26 5:11P Kristina Rex

BOSTON (CBS) The lights are on, the sun is out, and the music at Boston Calling is blaring. It's a beautiful weather weekend, and one million Massachusetts residents are...

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Billionaire Ken Griffin ’89 Breaks with DeSantis on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Expansion Amid Criticism at...

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/29 6:30P

Republican megadonor Kenneth C. Griffin ’89 broke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by opposing a new Florida law that expands a ban on teaching sexual orientation and gender...

Graduating Harvard Seniors Receive Diplomas at ‘Heartwarming’ House Ceremonies

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/26 9:52P

Following morning Commencement proceedings in Tercentenary Theatre, graduating seniors returned to their residential houses Thursday to receive their diplomas at small...

President Bacow Bids Farewell to Harvard, Confers 1,850 College Degrees at 372nd Commencement

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/25 10:53P

Outgoing University President Lawrence S. Bacow told graduates that he, like the Class of 2023, is “wondering what the future holds,” as he said goodbye to Harvard during...

Tom Hanks Urges Students to ‘Embrace Liberty’ in Harvard Commencement Address

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/25 10:53P

Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks urged Harvard’s Class of 2023 to “embrace liberty and freedom” during the University’s 372nd Commencement exercises on Thursday.

‘How to Survive the Fall in Three Easy Steps’: Michelle Yeoh Addresses the Harvard Law School Class...

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/25 9:34A

Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh addressed Harvard Law School’s Class of 2023 during the school’s Class Day ceremony at Holmes Field Wednesday afternoon, sharing...

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Hollywood icon Tom Hanks delivers Harvard commencement address

WCVB.com (Slideshows) 5/25 11:49A

The Oscar-winning actor focused much of his speech on inclusion, but he also offered some great moments of humor.

Will the Supreme Court strike down affirmative action?

WCVB.com (Slideshows) 5/25 9:31A

Students for Fair Admissions has been challenging affirmative action policies for years. This time they're targeting Harvard and UNC — and putting Asian American students at...

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Hollywood icon Tom Hanks delivers Harvard commencement address

WCVB.com (Food) 5/25 11:49A

The Oscar-winning actor focused much of his speech on inclusion, but he also offered some great moments of humor.

Will the Supreme Court strike down affirmative action?

WCVB.com (Food) 5/25 9:31A

Students for Fair Admissions has been challenging affirmative action policies for years. This time they're targeting Harvard and UNC — and putting Asian American students at...

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Hollywood icon Tom Hanks delivers Harvard commencement address

WCVB.com (Sports) 5/25 11:49A

The Oscar-winning actor focused much of his speech on inclusion, but he also offered some great moments of humor.

Will the Supreme Court strike down affirmative action?

WCVB.com (Sports) 5/25 9:31A

Students for Fair Admissions has been challenging affirmative action policies for years. This time they're targeting Harvard and UNC — and putting Asian American students at...

Seeing Red: Harvard Men's Lacrosse's 10-8 Comeback over Cornell, the Game of the Year

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/25 9:16A

The Harvard men’s lacrosse team pulled off a comeback victory against No. 4 Cornell that altered the trajectory of its season, put it back in contention for a spot in the Ivy...

Patriots reportedly sign former Harvard star tight end Anthony Firkser

CBS Boston (Sports) 5/25 5:32A WBZ-News Staff

FOXBORO -- The Patriots are adding to their tight end room, reportedly signing five-year veteran Anthony Firkser. ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss was first to report the signing . Firkser will battle for the...

Rewriting the Record Books: Maia Ramsden, Female Athlete of the Year

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/25 5:10A

Although junior Maia Ramsden has only competed on the Harvard track and field and cross country teams for two seasons, her name is quickly taking up a lot of real estate in...

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Hollywood icon Tom Hanks delivers Harvard commencement address

WCVB.com (Health) 5/25 11:49A

The Oscar-winning actor focused much of his speech on inclusion, but he also offered some great moments of humor.

Will the Supreme Court strike down affirmative action?

WCVB.com (Health) 5/25 9:31A

Students for Fair Admissions has been challenging affirmative action policies for years. This time they're targeting Harvard and UNC — and putting Asian American students at...

Can an apple a day keep frailty away?

CBS Boston (Health) 5/24 11:40A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - An apple a day may keep frailty away. Frailty is a condition that can creep in as we age and puts us at higher risk of falls, fractures, disability, hospitalization,...

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