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There are over 30 harmful algae blooms in Massachusetts lakes and ponds right now: See the list

CBS Boston (News) 8/7 10:24A Neal Riley

Health officials in Massachusetts are spreading the word about harmful blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in lakes and ponds around the state. In...

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HKS Cancels Contingency Plan Allowing International Students To Study Online, Citing Low Demand

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/20 11:32A

The Harvard Kennedy School quietly abandoned the launch of HKS Global – a proposed contingency plan offering online classes for international students – while continuing to...

State Police Investigate Monday Night Stabbing Near Harvard Square

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/20 11:32A

Massachusetts State Police are investigating a stabbing that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries at Longfellow Park late Monday night.

Early Data Shows 85% of Admits Plan to Join Harvard’s Class of 2029, Despite Federal Attacks and...

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/16 8:25P

Roughly 85 percent of admits accepted their offers to enroll in Harvard College’s Class of 2029, the admissions office revealed in a Saturday meeting with students that...

More Than 14,000 Urge Harvard To Refuse Oversight and ‘Extortion’ From Trump

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/15 9:34P

More than 14,000 students, faculty, alumni, and members of the public signed a letter urging Harvard to reject any deal with the Trump administration that would sacrifice the...

Police Investigating After Man Uses Axe To Threaten Pro-Palestine Protesters in Harvard Square

The Harvard Crimson (News) 8/15 9:34P

The Cambridge Police Department is investigating a confrontation at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Harvard Square last weekend after a video posted to social media showed a...

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Patriots players we'll be watching in preseason finale vs. Giants

CBS Boston (Sports) 8/20 6:53A Matt Geagan

The Patriots have just one more preseason tilt to play before the games start to matter. But for many players, Thursday night's exhibition clash against the New York Giants...