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September 8, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News What about the innovators outside Interstate 495? Readers responded to a Massachusetts innovators list by noting its lack of geographic diversity outside Eastern Massachusetts. By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com Read more News Boston After man’s killing near Boston Common, family calls for accountability beyond the courtroom The family of Jonathan Sanon, killed near Boston Common in July, is demanding accountability from city leaders over mental health and public safety failures — gaining support from Sen. Markey's office in their pursuit. By Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com MORE    Entertainment Music legend considering leaving the U.S. because of Donald Trump: ‘I’m not aboard’ The eight-time Grammy Award winner made the revelation during a recent interview. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $190 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Christian Gonzalez’ new deal sends message the Patriots needed to send| Karen Guregian By extending the team's top cornerback, the Patriots avoided disaster ahead of next year's negotiations with Drake Maye. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    High School Sports Do Guardian Caps protect high school athletes from head injuries or provide a false sense of security? MassLive investigates how effective the Guardian Caps being sold to high school football players are at preventing head injuries. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Sports Bill Belichick is getting closer to the Hall of Fame and to getting fired News last week made the former Patriots coach more likely to get into Canton and more likely to get fired at UNC. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE