Key witnesses sue Karen Read for defamation, Boston Marathon weekend kicks off at city hall, and a Barbie pop-up cafe comes to downtown Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

 

 

Key witnesses sue Karen Read for defamation, Boston Marathon weekend kicks off at city hall, and a Barbie pop-up cafe comes to downtown Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.
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Morning Report: Friday, April 17, 2026

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The Trump Administration will continue to ease some sanctions on Russian oil, Boston Police issue an advisory to college students ahead of Marathon Monday, and a Providence middle school teacher is acquitted of sexual assault charges. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

The Trump Administration will continue to ease some sanctions on Russian oil,&nbsp;Boston Police issue an advisory to college students ahead of Marathon Monday,&nbsp;and a Providence middle school teacher is acquitted of sexual assault charges.&nbsp;Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

Afternoon Report: Saturday, April 18, 2026

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Israel launches strikes on Lebanon after claims that Lebanese militants violated their cease fire, another staff member at Tewksbury State Hospital has been assaulted, and some service changes are coming for the MBTA. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

Israel launches strikes on Lebanon after claims that Lebanese militants violated their cease fire, another staff member at Tewksbury State Hospital has been assaulted, and some service changes are coming for the MBTA. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.&nbsp;

Mid Day Report: Saturday, April 18, 2026

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Just as quickly as it opened, the Strait of Hormuz is now closed again. A woman is now facing multiple charges after a crash that killed a child in Webster last week. As restaurants in Patriot Place get ready for the influx of fans for the World Cup this summer, they're taking extra steps to make sure their staff get theirs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Just as quickly as it opened, the Strait of Hormuz is now closed again. A woman is now facing multiple charges after a crash that killed a child in Webster last week. As restaurants in Patriot Place get ready for the influx of fans for the World Cup this summer, they're taking extra steps to make sure their staff get theirs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Morning Report: Saturday, April 18, 2026

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Morning Report: Friday, April 17, 2026

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