Top Boston news: Hezbollah member scouted Boston for potential terror attacks, authorities say; more

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Hezbollah member scouted Boston landmarks for potential terrorist attack, authorities say

Federal prosecutors say Alexei Saab of Morristown, N.J., was a scout of the militant group Hezbollah and was looking at locations in Boston, New York and Washington for potential future attacks.  

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Trooper faces charges in connection with shooting ATV driver

A grand jury has indicted a state trooper who authorities say shot an all-terrain vehicle driver during a confrontation on a Boston highway.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with school bus in Westford

The superintendent of schools for the Acton/Boxborough school district said the bus was transporting members of the Junior High School athletic team when it collided with the motorcycle on Thursday.

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Police officer placed on leave for alleged racist remarks

The Boston Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave after high school students said the officer called them “monkeys” and used other inappropriate language while responding to a noise complaint.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Residents will get to vote on name change for Dudley Square

The City Council unanimously approved a petition Wednesday for a local ballot question on whether the city should change the name of the Roxbury commercial district to Nubian Square after one of the oldest African civilizations. 

Read the full story on Boston Globe.

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