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The president is refusing to sign the bill until Congress passes a voter ID law he wants.

A proposal to bring back rent control was thrown out less than a week after an income tax cut initiative was jettisoned.

Rollins took swipes at both Kevin Hayden, who she wants to unseat as Suffolk district attorney, and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.

The impasse had complicated preparations for the World Cup matches.

The first neighborhood event is less than three weeks away.

The Republican gubernatorial candidate says his rival's pro-life position will be a deal-breaker for voters.

Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses our constitutional crisis, as the Supreme Court starts a new term.

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Today:Paul Dama was here in the U.S. legally seeking asylum from Boko Haram, when he was taken by immigration officials on his way to church. He was held for months, and made to re-submit his asylum claim while detained; only granted freedom two weeks ago. He has returned to his job at Suya Joint in Nubian Square, alongside sister, chef and owner of the restaurant, Cecilia Lizotte. They both join us to discuss.

UMass President Marty Meehan joins us in studio to talk about school tuition, federal research cuts and their impact on scientific advancement.Former Assistant Secretary of Transportation, Chris Dempsey, and former Rep. Bill Straus join for a transit panel. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, discusses growing social isolation and what to do about it.Paul Dama and Cecilia Lizotte of the Roxbury restaurant Suya Joint recap Dama's months-long ICE detention and his eventually successful asylum claim.

BPR Full Show 10/3: Who Goes To Coffee Shops Anymore?