Trump is rolling out his Board of Peace at Davos while US leadership is being questioned

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On football | Ben Volin -- Former Patriot Jarrett Stidham gets a rare moment in the spotlight as the Broncos' starting QB in the AFC Championship -- A fourth-round pick of the Patriots in 2019, Stidham, 29, will be the first quarterback ever to get his first start of the season in the conference championship game.

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ICE launches immigration enforcement effort in Maine called 'Operation Catch of the Day' -- The effort comes after the president's recent verbal attacks on Somali immigrants, who have a large presence in the state.

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Mass. cities like Somerville are preparing for the next ICE surge, if there is one

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'Negligent' doctors overmedicated Lindsay Clancy, Duxbury mother accused of killing her three children, malpractice lawsuit alleges -- Lawyers for Patrick Clancy filed the complaint Wednesday as the personal representative of the couple's children.

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Forecast | Dave Epstein - Arctic air clash could trigger a major snowstorm for New England - Once the storm exits the Mid-Atlantic coast, it will have to fight the bitter cold, dense Arctic air that will overtake the region this weekend.

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Ken Mahan: Be ready for temps in the negatives: What to know about this weekend's record-setting cold

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Forecast | Ken Mahan -- Another mild day on tap Thursday with scattered snow showers possible west of Boston

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State auditor to sue Massport over secretive $1.4 million settlement -- State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said her office plans to sue the Massachusetts Port Authority for additional records related to nondisclosure agreements.

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Shooting in Australian town leaves 3 dead and 1 wounded

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Boy, 17, arrested with handgun loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition in Dorchester

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Celtics 119, Pacers 104 - Celtics celebrate homecoming by getting measure of revenge in rematch with Pacers - Boston, which lost in Indiana last week to open a four-game road trip, seized control at the start and rolled at TD Garden.

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Craig Breslow addresses third base, potential for another offseason deal to add an infielder to Red Sox' roster -- Breslow expects Marcelo Mayer to play "a very important role." But the Red Sox' chief baseball officer didn't say if that would be at second base or third.

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Brown University students return to class after mass shooting: 'It definitely took a mental toll on me' -- Some returning students were nervous, others offered "free hugs" on the first day of classes.

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JOAN VENNOCHI - Watching the Patriots while democracy burns - While we cheer for touchdowns, Trump exploits our distractions to push dangerous policies and erode democratic norms.

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NYC sues to block Adams-approved police reality show with Dr. Phil -- "Behind the Badge" was produced by Dr. Phil's son, Jordan McGraw, and was meant to highlight the Police Department's work through as many as 17 episodes.

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Report of person falling through ice in Taunton unfounded; officials still urge caution near water -- Officials responded Wednesday to a report of a hole in the ice at Cain Pond and fishing equipment abandoned, but the owner was safely located on land.

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Boston man, Hopkinton woman allegedly posed as bank customers, fraudulently withdrew more than $1.2 million, federal prosecutors say -- The pair's scheme lasted from at least December 2022 to March 2025, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

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WVEI in Providence, southeastern Mass. sold by Audacy, will no longer simulcast WEEI programming -- An Audacy spokesperson said the company intends to find a new home on a Providence station as part of the Red Sox Radio Network.

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'Never again in my life will I approve your budget,' Holyoke city councilor allegedly told police during DUI arrest -- "I promise you, never again will the police get a budget out of me, bro," city councilor Israel Rivera allegedly told police.

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Portland, Maine, parents sue police after their teenage son was mistakenly detained during SWAT operation -- Officers detained and handcuffed a 16-year-old boy as they searched for a 19-year-old on May 13.

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Mass. paid out billions in pensions last year. Here are the highest-paid retirees in the state. -- The state paid retirement benefits to nearly 136,000 people in 2025, according to public data.

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He allegedly shouted a racial slur at a family who were fishing. Now he's charged with trying to vandalize their boat. -- David W. McPartlan allegedly told an employee to vandalize the fisherman's boat or be fired.

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The MBTA says it's still 'testing' South Station fare gates. Commuters are calling them 'obnoxious.' -- Snafus are frustrating some passengers.

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Boston Globe Spotlight Team - Nearly 250 patients at top Mass. hospitals say they were abused by a renowned doctor. Why wasn't he stopped sooner? A Globe Spotlight investigation found the state's medical establishment missed key warning signs.

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Why Trump and the MAGA movement turned against Harvard -- Over a decade of political and cultural upheaval, America's most powerful university grew vulnerable to attack. There were warning signs.

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Why the middle class is disappearing in Massachusetts -- The middle class in Massachusetts is being hollowed out. Driving the squeeze is a stratospheric rise in inequality.

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Water is coming for the Seaport; the whole city will be poorer for it. -- Buildings in the Seaport fund one-tenth of Boston's property-tax base. Flood waters and sea level rise will soon put that at risk.

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Ayanna Pressley -- A year into Trump's second term, democracy is still ours to defend

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Man arrested in suspicious death in Manchester, N.H. -- Marke Deslisle, 32, of Londonderry, N.H., is charged with the fatal stabbing of Yank Leek, 35, officials said Wednesday night.

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Resident burned, firefighter injured, in 3-alarm Reading house fire -- Heavy fire was visible when firefighters arrived at 27 James Road early Wednesday evening, officials said.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL -- Eastern Mass. boys' basketball: Players of the Week for Jan. 14-20 -- Massive performances were delivered by stars from Charlestown, Bishop Feehan, Georgetown, Central Catholic, and Lynnfield, including 49-point night.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK -- 'I've gotten my spark back.' Paralyzed four years ago, Tewksbury boys' basketball manager finds his purpose. -- Sandrick Jorcelin has become a staple of the program, a member of Tewksbury's basketball family, and while his individual challenges and circumstances are unique, he's also just one of the guys.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL -- Globe Top 20 boys' basketball poll: With two unbeatens tumbling, a shakeup -- Burlington bested Middlesex League rival Winchester and Catholic Memorial topped Malden Catholic in road upsets. Five teams enter, headlined by No. 12 Wareham.

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HIGH SCHOOLS -- Wednesday's high school takeaways: No. 1 boys' hockey team falls, coaching marks, MIAA meetings, and more

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Inflation fears are high for most Americans. But a new poll shows one group is particularly worried. -- Anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians, even at a moment when economic stress is widespread, according to a new poll.

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Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her -- The justices heard arguments over President Trump's effort to fire Cook based on allegations she committed mortgage fraud, which she denies.

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Canton police resolve armed mental health crisis at station without injuries, officials say

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Mets acquire pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade

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Cody Bellinger stays with the Yankees, agrees to five-year, $162.5 million contract, AP source says

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Mass. court ruling puts brakes on some online sports betting

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Danish leader says kingdom can't negotiate sovereignty after Trump's Greenland about-turn

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Immigration officials allow suspect in $100m jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial

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Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming he was a US citizen

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Iran protests have been completely suppressed, government says

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'It's like a narcissistic 4-year-old spoiled brat': Bernie talks Trump, Greenland, ICE, and more on 'Colbert'

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Williamstown Theatre company won't return until 2027

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Ralph Towner, eclectic guitarist with the ensemble Oregon, dies at 85

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Legendary Durfee boys' basketball coach Skip Karam, a five-time state champion, dies at age 91

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