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Boston University School of Medicine. Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson's brain was donated to the Center after he was found dead Monday. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson’s brain to be donated to BU CTE center

Charles Moore February 19, 2021
NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson died on Monday, Feb. 15. His brain will be donated to the Boston University chronic traumatic encephalopathy center.
President-elect Joe Biden nominated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor secretary Thursday. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP FILE

Biden taps Walsh for Secretary of Labor

Daniel Kool January 7, 2021
As Labor secretary, Walsh would oversee a range of federal laws including minimum wage and overtime securities, as well as anti-discrimination policies and workplace safety regulations.
Rioters at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. Boston University faculty members and administrators criticized the insurrection Thursday, describing it as an attack on democracy and calling for a peaceful transfer of power. COURTESY OF MUKUL RANJAN VIA FLICKR

Boston University administration responds to U.S. Capitol riots

Nick Kolev January 7, 2021
After unprecedented acts of domestic terrorism on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump Wednesday, Boston University leadership and faculty have responded with unilateral condemnation of the riots.
Stephen Devine, 58, of Hanover, watches Fox News election results during the Massachusetts Trump-Pence campaign victory party. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

ELECTION 2016

Daily Free Press Staff November 9, 2016

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Ty Allen, 20, of Boston, holds up a sign at a peaceful protest against the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson, Missouri Police Officer Darren Wilson. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston residents, U.S. officials react to Ferguson grand jury decision

Alexandra David November 25, 2014

Following the Monday evening release of the St. Louis County grand jury's decision not indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, hundreds of people...

Increases on federal loan interest rates take effect Tuesday

Daily Free Press Admin June 30, 2014

Effective Tuesday, college students taking out loans for the 2014-2015 school year will see an interest rate increase for federal Stafford loans, PLUS loans and some graduate loans. The interest on an...

Defense team for alleged marathon bomber requests venue change for trial

Daily Free Press Admin June 19, 2014

The defense team representing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man accused of placing two bombs at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon with his brother Tamerlan, requested a change of venue Wednesday for...

BU under Title IX investigation for handling of sexual abuse complaint

Daily Free Press Admin May 1, 2014

Boston University is one of 55 colleges and universities under investigation for allegedly mishandling sexual violence and harassment complaints on campus, the Department of Education announced Thursday. The...

Mass. healthcare site sees low sign-ups due to glitches

Daily Free Press Admin December 5, 2013

After U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the federal healthcare website is running smoothly, people turned to the Massachusetts healthcare site, which has seen stalling sign-up rates...

ACA extension period rejected by Mass. officials

Daily Free Press Admin November 19, 2013

Mass. Insurance Commissioner Joseph Murphy and Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick rejected U.S. Pres. Barack Obama’s request Monday for an extension period on expiring healthcare plans after one month of U.S....

Mass. GDP recovers faster than national rate, report suggests

Daily Free Press Admin November 12, 2013

As the United States recovers from the Great Recession of 2008, the Commonwealth’s gross domestic product has seen more progress compared to the nation as a whole, according to two reports released on...

Mass. LGBT groups push for House to approve non-discrimination act

Daily Free Press Admin November 12, 2013

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups in the Commonwealth rejoiced as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, a bill banning discrimination due to sexual orientation in the workplace, was passed...

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