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Two prominent former Celtics are among those arrested in alleged gambling schemes tied to Mafia families. The White House reportedly gives Ukraine the OK to fire long range missiles into Russia. Regulators consider cannabis cafes. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA’s Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups arrested in alleged nationwide illegal sports betting, the MBTA announce weeklong closures for the green line’s "D" branch, President Trump announces new sanctions on Russia. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks day 23 in the government shutdown, the US launches a second attack against suspected drug vessels in the pacific ocean, for the first time scientists say mosquitoes have been found in Iceland. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US strikes another boat it says was smuggling drugs, killing two people aboard. Vice President JD Vance tries to convince Israelis that the US is not dictating terms to its ally. A local group gets more space to save whales. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley holds Senate floor for 16 hours and counting, Tania Fernandes Anderson serves sentence in Connecticut prison, and Girl Scouts in Roxbury celebrates STEM week. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government shutdown heads into week four, the Powerball jackpot grows after no winner on Friday's drawing, and Boston workers prefer working from home. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump hosts a luncheon with republican senators during government shutdown, the suspect who stabbed a former Fall River mayor has been arrested, Salem has a new un-official mascot with "Lucipurr" the black cat. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General Andrea Campbell announces her re-election campaign, a former mayor of Fall River is stabbed, and there's pushback on generational tobacco bans. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Biden completes a round of radiation treatment, the Blue Jays keep the dream alive, and a group of roosters are on the loose in Norwood. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New ripples from the Karen Read case. New details are being released in the deadliest blaze Massachusetts has seen in more than four decades. Some users are still having trouble logging on to many popular websites today. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire officials release a report on a deadly fire in Fall River, apps flicker back to life after a web outage, and does the early bird really get the worm? Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon Web Services has a major outage, there's a special train for leaf peeping, and the presssure is on for state education officials. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A driver from Saugus is dead after an early crash in New Hampshire Sunday morning, the Louvre Museum in Paris is closed after a robbery, and the Patriots pick up their fourth win of the season. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza is showing signs of strain. The economic impact is being felt by federal workers and civilians as we enter the third week of the government shutdown. A Vermont senator resigns after offensive details of a "young republican" groupchat were leaked last week. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No trouble and no arrests at the massive "No Kings" rally in Boston yesterday. SWAT standoffs at two scenes on Cape Cod yesterday, ending with the arrests of two men. San Francisco has a new private school taught completely by artificial intelligence. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens on "No kings" Protests are taking place this afternoon here in massachusetts, The Goverment shutdown is now in its 18th day, The on-going goverment shutdown could impact a vital project here in massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its Day two of the Charles Regatta, President Trump is urging Ukraine and Russia to stop the killing and make a deal, Boeing gets the green light to ramp up production of its 7-37 max jets. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to be at the Boston Common today for another round of no kings protests against the Trump Administration. The government shutdown continues into another weekend, the federal court system is next to face some shutdown fallout. Boeing gets the green light to ramp up production of its 737 MAX jets. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/list...

President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy about the war in Russia, the first snow fall of the season hits Mount Washington, athletes from around the world gather for the Head of The Charles Regatta. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Kings Protest planned in Boston Common on Saturday, more details emerged on John Bolton's federal indictment, and music takes over Boston this weekend. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate facing another road block as the government shutdown enters day 17, spotted lantern flies are back, and a Swansea school worker is dead after an alleged attack by a student. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police announce the results of their operation against "street takeovers." A stalemate continues between Democrats and Republicans on the 16th day of the government shutdown. President Trump opens up a line of communication and a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng appointed as Interim Transportation Secretary, a judge temporarily blocked move to fire government workers amid shutdown, and politician Dan Koh to run for Seth Moulton's Senate seat. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iconic Citgo sign gets relocated, Celtics' pre-season victory at TD Garden, and inspections scheduled for the bridge connecting Lynn and Saugus after sudden shut down. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SNAP benefits could soon be impacted by the federal government shutdown.  Senator Ed Markey responds to Congressman Seth Moulton's primary challenge announcement.  Some popular instant rice is recalled. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.