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The Associated Press Website. The White House raised concerns among journalists after announcing it would be selecting which journalists are included in the press pool. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘A profound misunderstanding’: BU faculty members voice concerns on White House AP ban

John Tatum February 28, 2025
From the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963 to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, the Associated Press has been at the forefront of breaking news as a part of the White House press pool — until this month. White House officials declared Feb. 14 that AP journalists would be banned from “limited spaces, like the Oval Office and Air Force One” indefinitely.
Northeastern bombing

After Northeastern explosion, questions linger but no official answers

Daily Free Press Admin September 15, 2022
Community and law enforcement are still searching for answers regarding the Tuesday night package explosion at Northeastern University.
woman at a hackathon

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU alumna leverages nonprofit to achieve gender inclusivity in hackathon

Yiran Yu March 18, 2021
Boston University Alumna Fiona Whittington co-created "TechTogether" to host hackathons that are an inclusive, safe space for individuals of all marginalized genders.
Patriot Care on Milk Street in Boston was the first medical marijuana dispensary in Boston. Lawmakers are looking to potentially alter the referendum that was approved as Ballot Question 4. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mass. legislators hope to improve details of marijuana legalization bill

Alex Peña November 17, 2016

Massachusetts officials have called for the state legislature to change the wording of The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, which was approved as Question 4 on Nov. 8 by voters, in order for...

PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

RYAN: Waiting Can Be Wonderful

Sara Ryan March 19, 2015

Eight years ago, the 2008 presidential campaign season was already underway. The majority of candidates had announced they were running in late 2006 or early 2007, including former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt...

PHOTO BY SHAWN SEMMLER/CREATIVE COMMONS

EDIT: A Public Affair

Editors September 30, 2014

Ever since the Aug. 9 murder of 18-year-old Michael Brown, it seems as if the city of Ferguson, Missouri has had a breaking news story every day. However, a Monday Associated Press accusation reveals the...

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