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Watch live: Press conference in Gloucester on missing fishing vessel

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As it grows in Mass., M&T Bank names new president here -- M&T Bank elevates interim regional president to lead its operations in Massachusetts.

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CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS -- People leaving Massachusetts pose new challenge for Healey, Paley, and the state

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Since 2001, nearly 50 lives lost at sea in waters off New England

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Release of 3 million Epstein pages falls short, survivors say -- The Justice Department on Friday finished its release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, though officials conceded the move was unlikely to put to rest suspicions around the case.

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Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sends to House

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Takeaways from AP report on ICE claims that immigrant shattered his skull running into wall -- ICE agents initially claimed Alberto Castañeda Mondragón had tried to flee while handcuffed and "purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall," according to court documents.

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ICE protest set to begin on Boston Common as part of nationwide day of action

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Judge declines to halt ICE surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds

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Shaughnessy: Patriots need to finish the job to avoid being called 'lucky'

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DON AUCOIN - Catherine O'Hara could always land the joke - In a wide-ranging career, O'Hara, whose death at 71 was announced Friday, proved her comedic genius came from her ability to make the outlandish seem normal.

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Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth.

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Forecast | Dave Epstein -- Latest nor'easter forecast, timeline: Snowfall, coastal flooding threaten parts of Mass., R.I. on Sunday -- Most of Southern New England is dodging a bullet with the most intense part of this massive storm remaining out to sea and Southeastern Mass. only catching the northwest fringe.

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These maps show how much snow could fall in parts of Massachusetts on Sunday

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With all this snow, do we have to worry about ice?

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Are local restaurants seeing a 'Michelin bump'? -- Recognition from the dining guide has already made a difference, but it's not always about the numbers.

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Peabody man obtained COVID relief loan for business that no longer existed, court records show

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Mother and son fatally shot in Fall River; suspect charged

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Stow restaurant owner arrested, detained by immigration officials

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What restaurants, coffee shops, and bars would be in your dream Boston food hall? Design it here. Bring your wildest food hall dreams to (virtual) life.

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Matt McLaughlin - I fought in a war zone. ICE isn't following the rules. As an Army veteran, I was trained to show restraint and respect civilians — standards ICE agents now ignore in American neighborhoods.

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Nathalie Rayes -- Maduro is gone. Venezuela's dictatorship is not.

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IDEAS | Alissa Greenberg -- It's amazing how recently tattooing was illegal here

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Eugene Scott -- FBI raid in Georgia sparks concern about election integrity

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Joan Wickersham -- A child's birthday, a national nightmare

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Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward -- Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.

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Deadline extended for N.H. vehicle safety inspections as state scrambles to reckon with court order -- Republican leaders are livid after a federal judge temporarily halted plans to eliminate the annual mandate altogether.

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Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends -- Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to create a relaxing environment for dogs kept in kennels or left alone at home.

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Opponents sue to block income-tax cut from getting on the ballot -- Opponents of a ballot measure to cut state income taxes have filed a challenge in court.

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We went to Greenland to tell a very serious story. Then we met a Donald Trump impersonator licking an iceberg. Trump's takeover talk has cooled. Greenland is left with the consequences.

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LOVE LETTERS - I'm not attracted to people until I get to know them - It makes dating in 2026 very difficult.

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As its budget struggles, Boston wants universities to contribute more money. Not all of them want to pony up. -- City officials hope to convince universities to contribute higher voluntary payments in lieu of their taxes — a band-aid for Boston amidst a growing budget crunch.

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What would it take to actually freeze the Hudson River? -- It has happened before: In the 19th century, ice sometimes clogged New York's waterways so thoroughly that pedestrians could stroll off Manhattan. In the era before bridges and tunnels, when ice halted ferry traffic, walking across the Hudson River, once the city's most crucial conduit, became not only possible but necessary.

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From an age of reason and tumult, came the fantastical and occult

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Springsteen leads musical revolt against ICE raids with 'Streets of Minneapolis'

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The PRC kicks off its 50th anniversary with 'Your Work Here 2026'

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An electrifying 'Some Like It Hot' at the Opera House

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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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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Homan promised to bring 'hell' to Boston. Can he bring peace to Minneapolis?

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JEFF JACOBY -- The immigration crackdown that's breaking the GOP

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EDITORIAL -- Trump can't be allowed to punish campus free speech

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IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER -- Trump should know the folly of meddling in Iran

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Timothy Snyder -- The political logic of Trump's violent lawlessness

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IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

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US Coast Guard calls off search for Gloucester fishing vessel with 7 aboard - A news briefing is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Gloucester.

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Australian Open -- Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her second Grand Slam title -- Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka that avenged her loss in the 2023 championship.

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Chad Finn | Sports Media -- That guy on TV, Cris Collinsworth, will look familiar to Patriots fans tuning into NBC to watch the Super Bowl -- Collinsworth has broadcasted five Super Bowls involving the Patriots, including their previous matchup with the Seahawks 11 seasons ago.

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Kevin Paul Dupont | Sunday hockey notes -- NHL outdoor games are a spectacle, but the in-person experience often falls a little flat -- The Bruins play the Lighting on Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

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Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes -- End days arrive in Milwaukee for the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, as NBA trade deadline draw near

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Ben Volin | Sunday football notes -- Analyzing the NFL's new coaching hires for 2026 in a cycle with an above-average number of openings

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Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes -- Red Sox look to be in command right from the start in 2026 with MLB's implementation of ABS challenge system

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Musk says he repeatedly declined invitations from Epstein

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GLOBE MAGAZINE -- Youth sports were good for kids. Then came the private club teams.

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VALUE BATTLE -- Does Market Basket have the best sub deal? Is Starbucks worth it? We put them to the test.

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Excerpt -- Coretta Scott King spoke out against the Vietnam War at a time when many leaders didn't dare dissent

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Dinner With Cupid -- Blind date: 'It's a red flag ... when it comes to a conversation about exes on a first date'

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Tours honoring African American patriots return to the Freedom Trail in Boston

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Grief descends on Gloucester as fishing boat with 7 aboard is feared lost

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Payton Pritchard, Celtics keep Kings in check in decisive 112-93 victory

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Here's your Patriots rally forecast for Sunday morning

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For years, he never did interviews. Now Ernie Adams is telling stories from the first Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl.

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America is drinking more coffee but less of it from Starbucks

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No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID

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Epstein turned to Larry Summers for advice amid media scrutiny

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What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

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After a year as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt is a MAGA star who has reshaped the job

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US grids are surviving the winter storm. But the next 5 years could be rough.

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Escape to Alcatraz: Coyote swims a mile in search of new turf

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A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah crossing's opening

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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill while tensions are high with US

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Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

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Knowing when it's time to go

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Cambridge's inclusionary zoning to be put to legal test

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In the history of US hegemony, Trump's targeting Greenland is an outlier

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Here are 5 clips of Catherine O'Hara at her best

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Share your thoughts: Design your own Boston food hall

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Small plates and a bigger space for Moona

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Casa de Pedro rises again; Ama at the Atlas opens

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Stuck in the winter doldrums? These photos will put you in a Key West state of mind.

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Is it possible to find Zen within a sprawling family resort?

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Sun, surf, and affluence. Is Vero Beach the Hamptons of Florida?

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Marian Goodman, eminent New York art dealer, dies at 97

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What can we learn from the trees that witnessed our history?

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The best local book events this week

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Cristina Rivera Garza confronts the past in her latest genre-bending book

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Kraft was at Trump's side at the 'Melania' premiere

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From Hendrix to Mercury to Turner: 12 music documentaries that captured icons

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Tina Fey thought '30 Rock' started off 'sweaty'

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Conan O'Brien's dramatic debut, plus more new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

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With "Good News Mass," Carlos Simon and friends take the BSO to church

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Grammys 2026: How to watch, who's performing, and everything you need to know about Sunday's ceremony

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Boston Symphony Orchestra announces 2026 Tanglewood lineup

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Onstage and in her new special, Janet McNamara wants to win you over

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Hasty Pudding postpones Woman of the Year ceremony and parade

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Mass General Brigham cancer clinicians push for unionization vote

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Massachusetts home hospital programs face another shutdown

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Lilly to partner with Cambridge biotech to fight autoimmune diseases in $85 million deal

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Shirley Raines, who gave LA's homeless food and makeovers, dies at 58

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Boston fire community mourns Edward T. Loder, a firefighter remembered for his dramatic rescues

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Gladys West, unsung figure in development of GPS, dies at 95

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