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Journalism 201 & Journalism 490V
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Class account for Introduction to Journalism and The Visual Newsroom at UMass Amherst, reposting local western Massachusetts news along with national and international stories.
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Fishing boat Lily Jean missing off Gloucester; body found during Coast Guard search
Fishing boat Lily Jean missing off Gloucester; body found during Coast Guard search
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for missing fishing vessel Lily Jean off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
www.cbsnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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ECONOMY: Mass. population squeaks to growth, but national immigration slowdown reveals cracks
Mass. population squeaks to growth, but national immigration slowdown reveals cracks
Like the rest of the country, Massachusetts experienced a significant decline in immigration from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, spotlighting the significant role that foreign-born workers play in the...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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LIZARD IN A BLIZZARD? A Providence man got quite a shock while shoveling his driveway after last weekend's massive storm, finding a large tegu crawling out from under 20 inches of snow. on.nbcboston.com/37lz5v4
Providence man shocked to find tegu buried under 20 inches of snow
A Providence, Rhode Island, man found a lizard trapped under 20 inches of snow while shoveling after the winter storm last weekend.
on.nbcboston.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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NEW LAWSUIT: Yesterday, along with the National Lawyers Guild, we sued UMass Amherst for free speech and due process violations arising out of a peaceful protest last fall. Read about the suit here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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JUST IN: US judge allows Massachusetts offshore wind project to resume construction, blocking Trump pause reut.rs/4qKAkYx
January 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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NEW: ICE has ended its enforcement surge in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins said
ICE ends Maine surge, Sen. Collins says
The Trump administration is facing a growing bipartisan backlash over immigration enforcement tactics.
www.axios.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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The U.S. Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.
January 28, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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District of Vermont Judge William Sessions ordered the release of Tufts PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk at a hearing Friday, saying that she was “raised a substantial claim of constitutional violation” and he doesn’t see her as a flight risk

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Vermont judge orders Rümeysa Öztürk’s immediate release
The Tufts University PhD student from Turkey was detained six weeks ago in Somerville by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
www.wgbh.org
May 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Pakistan's army says India fired missiles. "Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry early on Wednesday said that missile strikes were fired by India at Kotli, Bahwalpur and Muzaffarabad." www.dawn.com/news/1908824...
Missile strikes in Bahawalpur, Kotli, Muzaffarabad by India: DG ISPR
PM Shehbaz briefed on country’s preparations during visit to ISI HQ; Modi says India will retain share of water it once sent outside the country; US calls for "responsible resolution" of issue.
www.dawn.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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MASS MoCA loses grant to Trump 'priority'
Mass MoCA losses National Endowment for the Arts money to Trump ‘priorities’
Native Jeffrey Gibson’s installed artwork “Power Full Because We’re Different” seeks to uplift queer and Indigenous communities
www.masslive.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media.

"This is about protecting our children. It's about making sure social media companies are playing their role in keeping our kids safe"
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May 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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When the Celtics lost Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals to the Heat, first-year coach Joe Mazzulla was at a low point.

Then he went to a Costa Rican jungle, where for eight days, a former chess prodigy became his mentor and challenged him to emerge from discomfort. trib.al/ldh50TG
May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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The signing of a long-awaited minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has come after months of tense negotiations as Kyiv worked on resetting its tumultuous relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
A billion-dollar question mark — the details of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
The signing of a long-awaited minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has come after months of tense negotiations as Kyiv worked on resetting its tumultuous relationship with U.S. President Donald ...
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May 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive
Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive
The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas.
www.bbc.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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The president called foreign-made films a "national security threat."
Lights, Camera, Anger: Trump Throws A Fit At Movie Industry With New Tariff Threat
The president called foreign-made films a "national security threat."
www.huffpost.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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#BREAKING 🚨 6 News projects Labor will win the most seats and be returned to government in either minority or majority
May 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston.
www.cnn.com/2025/05/01/b...
The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes | CNN Business
Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston.
www.cnn.com
May 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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President Trump says he is ending federal funding of NPR and PBS. They say he can't.

I'll join NPR's Here and Now at 1.34p to chat with Scott Tong

Tune into your local station or stream wbur.org

My earlier story: www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".
www.npr.org
May 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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FOX NEWS ALERT: Mike Waltz out as Trump's national security adviser
May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM