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Massachusetts NASA astronaut calls the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from space

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Massachusetts NASA astronaut calls the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from space

Needham native Suni Williams should have been home from the International Space Station by now, but despite still being in orbit, the NASA astronaut made an early call to the Esplanade for the Fourth. “Hi, everybody! I’m so happy to be here,” Williams said in a call with Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart. “The Fourth … Read more

Man dies in Charles River after reportedly jumping from Longfellow Bridge: Massachusetts State Police

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Man dies in Charles River after reportedly jumping from Longfellow Bridge: Massachusetts State Police

A man died in the Charles River after he reportedly jumped from the Longfellow Bridge and was seen struggling in the water on Monday, according to Massachusetts State Police. First responder search teams recovered the man’s body from the Charles River after about a two-hour search in the chilly water. “According to preliminary investigation by … Read more