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A Federal Judge in Vermont approves the release of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk. Two people were arrested in Worcester on Thursday for allegedly interfering with an "ICE" operation. Federal funding cuts continue impacting local organizations. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal judge orders Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk released from ICE detention immediately. The Pentagon orders military leaders to pull and review all of their library books that address DEI.  A golf course in the town of Harvard is shaking up the golf world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cross-examinations continue for State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik, a federal judge grants bail for detained Tuft graduate student, and last minute plans for Mother's Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors return to Dedham court in the Karen Read trial, Pope Leo XIV hosted first private mass, and last minute plans for mother's day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected the first US-born Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Ex-Trooper Michael Proctor's then-supervisor is grilled by Karen Read's defense at her murder retrial. The bats are back in some parts of the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik presented evidence to the jury at the Karen Read murder re-trial, more black smoke out of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and Mass. AG sued CVS Health over drug prices. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No new pope selected in second round of voting, day 12 of testimonies ahead in the Karen Read murder trial, and the Celtics hit a rough patch on the road to banner 19. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first round of voting at the Vatican fails to produce a new pope. A digital forensics expert at Karen Read's retrial testifies about Jen McCabe's disputed Google search. Rhode Island is getting the "Real Housewives" treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The procession to choose a new pope is underway, the defense and prosecution clash over witness in Karen Read retrial, and state lawmakers push to change MBTA communities act. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals gather in Vatican City for conclave, two United flights cancelled after one clipped the wingtip of another, and testimonies continue in the Karen Read murder trial in Dedham. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple law enforcement officers take the stand in Dedham at the Karen Read retrial.  The Supreme Court says a ban on transgender service members can begin.  More than 20 years after the Real ID idea was born, it's about to be implemented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal officials vow to strip Harvard of funds again, Quincy wants to use tax funds to build a parking garage, and the Karen Read trial continues. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half a dozen witnesses testify in the Karen Read trial, it's the season of the tick, and bank branches begin to shutter in Massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges in a plea deal. President Trump offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to self-deport. A warning about dogs in the laps of drivers. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week three of the Karen Read murder retrial, bikers and drivers in Cambridge clash on new plan to cut street parking for bike lanes, and local mom-and-pop shops celebrate National Small Business Week. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury selections begin in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, the Celtics back at TD Garden, and week 3 of testimony continues in the Karen Read retrial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel fails to intercept a Houthi rebel missile, a former Vice President is being honored in Boston today, and the Federal Government will resume collections on paused federal student loans tomorrow. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night's stormy weather causing damage in Lexington and forcing some residents out of their homes. A deadly weekend in Dorchester as Boston Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting death. At Gillete Stadium tonight AC/DC opens the 2025 Concert Series at 7 pm. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night's storm forcing some residents in Lexington out of their homes. More than 147 thousand fans turning out the first Saturday in May and watched a thrilling sloppy stretch run that saw the favorite edged out. The 57th annual Walk For Hunger is being held on Boston Common. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders at M.I.T. are preparing as the Trump Administration eyes funding cuts at universities across the Country, a new round of automotive tariffs went into effect last night at midnight, and Derby Day has finally arrived in Kentucky. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A key witness in the Karen Read murder retrial faces another gueling day on the stand to wrap up the week in Norfolk Superior Court. A former Mass State Police Sargeant is found guilty for his role in a bribery scheme. Senator Ed Markey calling President Trump's order ending Public Broadcasting funding Unconstitutional and warned about a fight with Congress down the road. Stay in "The Loop" with #...

Senator Ed Markey syas President Trump has a fight with Congress on his hands if he tries to carry through with the defunding of Public Brodcasting. The Pine Tree state again receiving Federal funding which had recently been taken away. A long day on the stand for Jen McCabe, testifying in the retrial of Karen Read. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

A State Police crime lab forensic scientist closes out testimony for the week at the Karen Read retrial. Harvard students are tense over the ongoing battle with President Trump. The White House wants to slash non-defense domestic spending. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration revokes Harvard's tax-exempt status, it's day eight of testimony for Karen Read's murder retrial, and some ways to destress during Mental Health Awareness month. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preparations underway at The Vatican for conclave, testimony resumes in the Karen Read murder retrial, and jury selections to begin next week in Sean Diddy Comb's sex trafficking trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.