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5 hours ago

Trump repeats call to 'nationalize' elections, as White House walks it back -- The White House said that Trump was referring to legislation that would require voters to prove US citizenship, but the president has not mentioned the bill.

7 hours ago

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

11 hours ago

Records confirm ICE eyeing massive warehouse for regional detention facility in Merrimack, N.H.

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Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress

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BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL -- For Josh McDaniels, a season of redemption and growth with the Patriots, and maybe another shot at an NFL head coaching job -- McDaniels, 49, is certainly making the most of his third stint as Patriots offensive coordinator and giving the 31 other NFL owners something to think about.

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Longtime Patriots assistant Dante Scarnecchia sizes up offensive line's matchup vs. Seahawks' defensive front

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Welcome to "MAYEnard," but only on Super Bowl Sunday

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Snow up to your chest, monstrous potholes, an overwhelmed T: It's no winter wonderland out there -- Getting around Boston isn't easy. Adding snow and slush to the mix makes it a complete nightmare.

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Boston should buy snow-melting machines for cleanup after storms, city councilor says

17 hours ago

Millbury police officer shot, suspect dead after standoff at Spencer shopping plaza, police say -- The officer is a member of a regional SWAT team in Central Massachusetts that responded Tuesday evening to the Spencer Fair Shopping Center.

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Questions remain about therapist's role in Shelby Hewitt's deception -- What responsibility, if any, does her longtime therapist bear for failing to stop — or detect — the hoax?

8 hours ago

Shelby Hewitt, accused of posing as a teenager to attend three Boston schools, pleads guilty to forgery, identity fraud

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Forecast | Dave Epstein - Slightly colder air moves in Wednesday, but New England staves off the frigid weather for now - Although temperatures will be just below freezing, we're going to see an abundance of sunshine over the next several days.

7 hours ago

Sun unleashes one of its most powerful solar flares to date

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Relatives of three Mass. women who died on vacation in Belize file wrongful death suit against resort and Expedia

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Leominster restaurant owner among four charged with SNAP benefit fraud

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Inside the joys and struggles of Team USA's Olympic moms -- There are nine women who are mothers competing for the US in Italy — a far cry from the one who represented Team USA in 2018.

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Celtics 110, Mavericks 100 - Jaylen Brown helps Celtics withstand Cooper Flagg and Mavericks in opener of Texas two-game trip - Brown led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds while Flagg led the Mavericks with a game-high 36 points in the Celtics' 110-100 victory.

7 hours ago

Celtics trading Anfernee Simons to the Bulls for center Nikola Vucevic

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JEFF JACOBY - Massachusetts keeps losing residents. That's a choice. When tens of thousands of people leave year after year, they're answering a question with their feet.

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EDITORIAL -- Massachusetts can't stop ICE. But it can help its vulnerable immigrant population.

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IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER -- Trump may be headed toward a pointless confrontation with Cuba

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IDEAS | PHILIP EIL -- Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren, and other New England politicians need to quit X

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- Celebrating the Black history that Trump wants to erase

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Officials identify four of six victims in deadly Bangor plane crash -- After landing in Bangor to refuel, the private jet crashed on takeoff.

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Authorities believe 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother was taken against her will -- Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday at her home in Tucson, Arizona. Officials said she was of sound mind and "isn't someone who just wandered off."

6 hours ago

Vermont Senate narrowly confirms Supreme Court nominee criticized for role in Öztürk, Mahdawi cases -- Michael Drescher, a former federal prosecutor, was confirmed after the state's lieutenant governor cast a tie-breaking vote.

12 hours ago

Jill Biden's first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home -- William Stevenson remains in jail after failing to post $500,000 bail after his arrest Monday on first-degree murder charges.

6 hours ago

Martha's Vineyard parents file wrongful death suit against babysitter who allegedly left toddler alone for hours -- Aimee Cotton also faces manslaughter and child endangerment charges in the death of the 2-year-old in March.

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Legal groups sue Galvin, accusing him of not producing data on voting in Mass. jails -- A pair of groups sued Secretary of State William F. Galvin on Tuesday, asking the state's highest court to force his office to publish what they say are long overdue reports on jail-based voting.

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What's the median income in your Mass. city or town? Here's what the data show. -- Explore the data for your city or town.

23 hours ago

GLOBE MAGAZINE - Want to get into a great college? Try being rich, male, and a champion squash player. A 2023 Supreme Court decision barred colleges from considering race in deciding who gets in. But what has resulted is anything but equitable.

10 hours ago

Need a restaurant with comfortable seats? We've got your back. -- Don't let your next meal cause a muscle spasm. Ahead, a list of places to go with supportive, comfy chairs.

19 hours ago

Boston classical music wins big at Grammys

21 hours ago

Watch Bad Bunny's speeches, Trevor Noah's monologue, plus more memorable moments from Sunday's Grammys

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Watch: 'Friends,' Seinfeld' stars join Ben Affleck in teaser for Dunkin's 2026 Super Bowl commercial

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Catherine O'Hara could always land the joke

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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.

28 days ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

28 days ago

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.

28 days ago

JOAN VENNOCHI -- Amid economic warning signs, Healey talks Trump

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EDITORIAL -- A threat to Haitian workers is a threat to the Massachusetts economy

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IDEAS | MICHELINE MAYNARD -- Trump is trying to kill electric cars. A coalition is emerging to fight back.

2 days ago

IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

1 month ago

Olympics -- If MLB players go to the 2028 Olympics, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and other stars want in -- There are plenty of particulars to figure out, including the schedule, at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

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Patriots -- Whether Drake Maye is named NFL MVP or not, he's about to become a big winner in the eyes of Madison Avenue -- The Maye merchandising machine has been revving up. He's already signed endorsement and brand ambassador deals with Nike, Gillette, Lowe's, and Abercrombie & Fitch.

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PATRIOTS -- Mack Hollins wants to help the Patriots win. He wants to help you open a jar. He wants to help everyone with everything.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' HOCKEY -- Eastern Mass. girls' hockey: Players of the Week, Jan. 27-Feb. 2

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Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China -- The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest yet plan to rebuild the supply chains of critical minerals for everything from jet engines to smartphones.

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Trump scolds CNN's Kaitlan Collins for 'not smiling' -- President Trump has repeatedly singled out female journalists for attacks and insults.

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TALKING POINTS -- Wu's former campaign manager to lead Boston Public Market

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'It's all talk': At Harvard, Trump's $1 billion demand is just the latest in seemingly endless negotiations

8 hours ago

CONNECTIONS -- Lessons from a life of pond skating in New England

20 hours ago

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

7 days ago

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

4 days ago

Six manholes explode in Back Bay, prompting evacuation of four buildings

4 hours ago

In Greater Boston, a temporary court reprieve and a legal limbo for Haitians

6 hours ago

Mayor Wu kicks off the 100th Black History Month in Boston in a yearly celebration

7 hours ago

'There's so much more to hockey than scoring goals.' At 10-1-3, NDA-Hingham girls are all-in on defense

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Globe Top 20 girls' hockey poll: No. 1 ranking still tied to an unbeaten

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'It seems like a doomsday': Elon Musk's latest crazy plan is out of this world

5 hours ago

UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein

10 hours ago

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners

12 hours ago

The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

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Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction

5 hours ago

Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

6 hours ago

More parents are rejecting a lifesaving vitamin shot for newborns

8 hours ago

A phantom humming noise has a Connecticut city at wit's end

9 hours ago

Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal

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Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons. The missing goods of military-run Myanmar.

11 hours ago

'Biblical diseases' could resurge in Africa, health officials fear

12 hours ago

Conservatives see the bogeyman of communism everywhere

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Don Lemon's arrest was wrong, but his reporting raises questions

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Chilling arrest of ex-CNN anchor Lemon crosses a line

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Psychosis diagnoses have risen among young Canadians, data show

13 hours ago

Research finds interaction with father, not mother, affects child health

13 hours ago

When your 'honeymoon' includes studying for finals

23 hours ago

Of course Drake Maye loves PB&J

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Food entrepreneur Catherine Smart has a clever new podcast for busy brains

19 hours ago

The cold, very ugly truth about winter hats

1 day ago

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

4 days ago

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

4 days ago

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

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

5 days ago

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

7 days ago

In Naeem Murr's latest, immigrants and refugees face the end of the American dream

19 hours ago

X.J. Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, dies at 96

1 day ago

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

5 days ago

Looking back at 'The Warriors,' the quintessentially New York movie inspiring the Patriots' winning season

15 hours ago

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring 'The Drama' to Boston in first trailer for their new movie

20 hours ago

Kinnane Brothers go Hollywood with Kevin James' 'Solo Mio'

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'Heated Rivalry' musical parody slated for off-Broadway in March

14 hours ago

This week's TV: A new Henry Louis Gates Jr. docuseries, Keke Palmer in 'The 'Burbs,' and yes, the Super Bowl

2 days ago

Chuck Negron, lead singer on 'Joy to the World' and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83

17 hours ago

Noah Kahan, Tim McGraw announce Fenway Park concerts

19 hours ago

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

5 days ago

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

6 days ago

Suspected norovirus outbreak reported at assisted living facility in Wayland

15 hours ago

Thermo Fisher to close Franklin plant, lay off 80 workers

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Linda Wilson, final president of Radcliffe as a separate college, dies at 89

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