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Top Boston news: Officer beaten by large group; car riddled with bullet holes, 1 dead; more

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Published on August 02, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.

Sheriff: Correction officer attacked, beaten by multiple people in Boston

An investigation is underway after a correction officer was attacked and beaten by a large group of people near the Suffolk County House of Correction on Thursday morning, officials said.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy dies after overdose at family's compound

A granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy died Thursday afternoon after suffering an apparent overdose at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, MA, according to two people close to the family. 

Read the full story on SFGATE.

1 person dead after car riddled with bullet holes driven to hospital

Police responded to the emergency room at Boston Medical Center early Thursday after a car riddled with bullet holes with at least one victim showed up at the emergency entrance.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Heat likely to blame for deaths of at least 100 fish in Charles River

The recent heatwave that gripped the region is likely to blame for the deaths of at least 100 fish in the Charles River.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Boston keeps growing; population could reach 760,000 by 2030, report says

A report out this week by the BPDA's research division shows Boston's population could reach a number not seen since the 1950s, in large part due to people moving here from overseas —  many of them college students. 

Read the full story on Universal Hub.


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