Closing arguments to begin in Brian Walshe murder trial. Follow live updates. -- The prosecution is asking the jury to convict him based on inferences that the evidence shows motive and consciousness of guilt.

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Before murder case, Brian Walshe was accused of draining his father's bank accounts, making off with more than $500,000

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The Dwinell farm hadn't changed much since colonial times. Then a son asked his dad if he could plant some Christmas trees.

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Chad Finn: Right now, who's the pick for NFL's best? Allen or Maye? We'll find out Sunday.

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Starting Point -- After a couple of rough seasons, the Patriots are compelling again. Here's how they did it. -- The Globe's Chris Price credits new coach Mike Vrabel, his changes to the roster, and — surprisingly — his empathy. A little luck hasn't hurt, either.

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The Globe podcast -- Rümeysa Öztürk: An American Story Pt. 1 -- Part 1 of the podcast series details Rümeysa Öztürk's harrowing journey from arrest to detention.

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Another Trump target? The college essay. -- The federal government has flagged "cues" such as personal essays, along with narratives about "overcoming obstacles" and "diversity statements," as being potentially unlawful.

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Kristi Noem said the Trump administration hasn't deported any US veterans. Then an R.I. lawmaker featured one on Zoom. -- Seth Magaziner introduced US Army veteran Sae Joon Park, who was deported to South Korea by the Trump administration.

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In a rebuke of Trump, Golden-led bill to protect federal worker union rights passes House

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Closing arguments to center around circumstantial evidence in Brian Walshe case

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Chronic inflammation may cause long COVID — and could be the secret to treatment, new study says -- Based on the study's data, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has started a clinical trial with a drug used to treat eczema.

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Wind gusts will make Friday feel much colder than what the thermometer says. Here's what to expect.

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DraftKings and Wayfair plan big moves for their headquarters in Boston

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She agreed to never work in Cambridge schools again. Then she ran for School Committee — and won.

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EDITORIAL -- Property tax relief shouldn't be held hostage to political games

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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- The justices are set to give Trump more power

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Despite the weight of their woes, parents try to preserve the wonder of the holidays

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Lindsey Vonn, 41, opens comeback Olympic season with a World Cup win in downhill -- It was Vonn's first victory in nearly eight years, and her first after getting titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.

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Man charged after verbal spat at Beverly rest stop turns into shooting on Route 128 -- Thomas Drequan Perkins, 26, of Quincy was ordered held on multiple firearms charges Thursday, prosecutors said.

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The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access -- A Utah judge is weighing the public's right to know details in Tyler Robinson's case against his attorneys' concerns that media attention could interfere with his right to a fair trial.

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Former Celtic, NBA big man Jason Collins announces he is battling brain cancer -- The 13-year NBA veteran and first openly gay player in American pro sports told ESPN he has Stage 4 glioblastoma.

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Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach's arrest -- Moore was fired for what the university said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Authorities have yet to release details on his arrest.

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For New Englanders, backyard ice skating rinks are like the swimming pools of winter — and often more sought-after - Boston-area suburbanites (often with kids in youth hockey) search for flat yards to accommodate a seasonal backyard amenity: a private ice skating rink.

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College hockey - Men's hockey royalty say goodbye to historic Matthews Arena: 'The best rink to play in, the best rink to coach in' Deconstruction is set to begin later this month on the historic venue, which opened as the Boston Arena in 1910, and was the first home to both the Celtics and Bruins.

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Cannabis commission passes long-awaited marijuana cafe rules -- The unanimous vote means Massachusetts will join 12 states that allow businesses to host some level of on-site pot consumption.

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Greater Boston holiday house tours open doors to the private homes everyone's curious about -- Private historic homes (dating back to the 1700s) on Beacon Hill, in Plymouth, and elsewhere open to the public during holiday house tour season — some professionally decorated for Christmas.

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Mothers and daughters, China and Massachusetts, in Janice Page's memoir, 'Year of the Water Horse'

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From Patti Smith's latest memoir, tender snapshots of gratitude, spread across eight decades

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Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope -- The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston's busing era.

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A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care -- A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

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Explore the project: Snitch City -- In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

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EDITORIAL -- Is making the Charles swimmable worth the cost?

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At 79, I'm still playing basketball and winning, thanks to Bob Cousy. -- The Boston Celtics legend showed him you don't "have to be 7 feet tall to play the game."

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Olympic men's hockey preview: With Russia not playing, Switzerland looks like the next best bet outside the Big Five -- The guys in red would've probably been the third-best team if they were invited. Instead, look for Switzerland to be the biggest thorn in the side of the five favorites.

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Dan Shaughnessy -- Patriots can win the AFC East title against the team that's been 'filling in,' the Bills, and other thoughts

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SHIRLEY LEUNG - The convention center authority has a long history of racial issues. Now its new Black CEO may be out. It's still not clear why the board of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is suddenly trying to force out Marcel Vernon Sr., barely a year after hiring him.

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Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story.

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HUD accuses Boston of racial discrimination in housing policies

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Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney's office says

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Photographer Lorna Simpson receives the ICA's annual $100,000 Meraki Artist Award

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Season's Groanings! We asked Globe readers for their least favorite holiday songs. We got an earful.

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