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Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center

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Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat -- During a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Hegseth said he did not see any survivors in the water, saying the vessel "exploded in fire, smoke, you can't see anything. ... This is called the fog of war."

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Democratic lawmakers call on Pete Hegseth to resign over second deadly Venezuela boat strike

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US Department of Justice sues Rhode Island, Vermont, others for refusing to hand over voters' personal data

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THE FINE PRINT -- With funding from the government and a major philanthropist, here's how 'Trump accounts' for children will work -- There are still a lot of details to be worked out, and opening an account won't be possible until at least the middle of 2026.

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Follow live updates on the Trump administration

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'To return now, it would be fatal.' Springfield resident who applied for asylum fears retaliation if deported to Ecuador. -- "This is not immigration enforcement," the man's lawyer, Elizabeth Shaw, wrote in a petition that challenged his detention. "It is coercion. It is retaliation."

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Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US

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Forecast | Ken Mahan -- Wednesday will be cold and breezy as winter storm departs -- Temperatures will be in the 30s in many places but conditions will feel colder because of winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour, at least in the morning.

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Storm updates: Snow to intensify rapidly tonight across parts of New England

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Here's a look at snowfall totals from the storm

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KEVIN CULLEN -- Saving the last farm in Westwood -- Chris Bean is the 14th generation of his family to run a farm in New England. He should not be the last.

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Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2025: Explore the winners lists -- According to employee surveys, these 175 companies have the happiest workers in the state.

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Brian Walshe murder trial focuses on Google searches on dismembering, disposing of body -- Brian Walshe is charged with first-degree murder, accused of killing and dismembering his 39-year-old wife, Ana, in the early morning of Jan. 1, 2023, before throwing her remains into dumpsters.

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See how Tuesday's testimony unfolded

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JAMES PINDELL | ANALYSIS - In forgoing a Senate run, Pressley chose stability and the long game - Nationally known and well-liked among progressives, Representative Ayanna Pressley was seen as a strong contender for the Senate seat held by Ed Markey. But she told the Globe it wasn't the right time.

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Pressley won't challenge Markey for Senate, will run for reelection

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Following government shutdown, Boston says it's out of money to pay Section 8 landlords -- The Boston Housing Authority sent a letter to some 6,000 Section 8 landlords that it has yet to receive a significant chunk of funding.

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Deerfield-based Yankee Candle to close 20 stores across North America, cut 900 jobs -- It's not clear if the closures will affect any of the 15 Yankee Candle stores in Massachusetts.

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'Heartbreaking.' Thief steals nearly $40,000 in cards from Mashpee game store on Thanksgiving, employee says -- "It's an awful thing to rob a store during Thanksgiving," said Payman Ghorbani, an employee at Dark Water Games.

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Mayor Michelle Wu's Canada trip cost more than $13,000, records show

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Records reveal R.I. pediatrician wrote more than a hundred prescriptions for his own daughter

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State Police trooper charged with assault and battery of a child

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Lowell High School wins its first teacher of the year award - Tara Goodhue, head of the science department at Lowell high school, will proceed to the national competition for top educator.

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RENÉE GRAHAM - Mark Kelly in 2028? By forcefully taking on Trump and MAGA, the Democratic senator from Arizona looks like a potential White House contender.

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Ty Burr -- Newsroom unveils bold new ethics code: Sleep with your sources, but take notes

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Adebukola Ajao -- Proposed Mass. data privacy law would harm small businesses serving ethnic communities

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Trump's ICE dragnet catches Leavitt's family member

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Mariel Garza -- Gavin Newsom isn't running for president (yet), and he's already winning

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Man shot and killed in East Boston, police say -- Officers responded to Havre Street shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting, police said.

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Larry Summers banned for life from American Economic Association in wake of Jeffrey Epstein emails -- The ban is the latest public repercussion the economist is facing.

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R.I. legislator proposes statewide 'zero tolerance' anti-hazing policy for school athletics -- "There are some traditions and rituals that may have been acceptable in the past that are no longer acceptable under any circumstances," Representative Joseph McNamara said.

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Vaccine committee may make significant changes to childhood schedule -- The committee is likely to decide that a vaccine to prevent hepatitis B should no longer be administered routinely at birth and perhaps should not be offered to children at all.

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Red Cross assists more than 75 people after string of house fires across Mass. over Thanksgiving weekend -- From Friday to Monday, the agency responded to fires from Haverhill to Holyoke, the Red Cross said.

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KARA MILLER | THE BIG IDEA - 'An unemployable generation': Is mentorship for young workers collapsing? While AI is often cited as a cause, experts say a decline in mentorship may be undermining young people's ability to land and retain jobs.

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Local TV stations are losing viewers. A new 'survival guide' urges a digital-first pivot. -- The guide from Northeastern urges stations to hire a digital content creator to spearhead digital strategy and coach their peers on how to bring their reporting to audiences online.

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This N.H. teen started a nonprofit to pair young people with seniors in need of technology help -- In less than five years, Techpals has expanded with chapters in multiple states and two foreign countries.

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'Mad Men' hits HBO Max, in the glory of 4K (and with a puke hose)

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A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster team up in 'Bremen Town Musicians'

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His rules: 'No necktie, no meetings.' But he'll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing.

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Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans return with an outrageous melding of 'Sweeney Todd' and Santa Claus

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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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Nightmare in Mission Hill -- The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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EDITORIAL -- A tragedy in Stoneham should spark a push to update Mass. rules for micromobility devices

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IDEAS | TOMMY BARONE -- What made Harvard get softer on its students

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Will Austin -- Boston should return to the neighborhood school

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IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD -- The National Guard glitch that could come back to haunt us

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Will the 'Mamdani effect' on Israel work for Moulton and Pressley?

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Healey, Wu balk at Trump threat to cut SNAP benefits from Democratic states - The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would cut off federal funding to Democratic-leaning states if they did not share information about SNAP recipients.

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Top Places to Work -- Amid a crackdown on DEI, some companies are reinventing the concept -- The backlash to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives went into overdrive under President Trump. But it's also an opportunity for reinvention.

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UConn 61, Kansas 56 -- No. 5 UConn men's basketball earns fourth win over ranked opponent in victory over No. 21 Kansas -- Freshman guard Braylon Mullins had 17 points in a breakout performance to lead the Huskies to a win.

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FRANK DELL'APA | ON SOCCER -- The World Cup draw is this week, and the expanded field should help the US avoid a 'Group of Death.' Here's why. -- Sidestepping the European powers is the Americans' best shot at advancing out of the group stage. It'll be easier with more groups.

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RED WINGS 5, BRUINS 4 -- Slipshod defense, early deficit doom Bruins to fail in bid to sweep home-and-home set with Red Wings

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL -- Ole Miss moves up to No. 6 in College Football Playoff rankings despite losing head coach Lane Kiffin

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Bruins Notebook -- Injured Bruins star winger David Pastrnak unlikely to suit up this week

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TALKING POINTS -- India orders a tracking app to be installed in all smartphones -- Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

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Top Places to Work -- Better Living Real Estate rises to top of best small companies list -- Founder Bob Simone believes that educated, happy agents translate into informed, happy clients.

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Top Places to Work -- Leading Edge Real Estate moves to top spot on list of best medium-size employers

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Top Places to Work -- LAER Realty Partners sits atop list of top large companies to work for

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GLOBE MAGAZINE -- 'Human nature doesn't change.' Ken Burns on what we learn from the American Revolution.

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Globe Magazine -- Can the iconic huts of the White Mountains weather the rise of glamping?

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WINTER TRAVEL -- You don't need plane tickets to find warmer climes. Here are the best bets for escaping the New England cold.

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Winter Travel -- Killington's independent era is starting. Will it change skiing in New England?

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Anchor Jadiann Thompson promoted at WHDH-TV Channel 7

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'We are building a new life.' Displaced families from Ukraine share their sorrows, hopes with Globe Santa

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Jaylen Brown (42 points), Jordan Walsh help Celtics deny Knicks

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Down starting pair, Patriots offensive line comes through thanks to backups Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown

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This was the most vicious Patriots defense we've seen since they were winning Super Bowls

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Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. takes No. 1 spot on top largest companies list

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Top small employers in Massachusetts for 2025

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Top medium-size employers in Massachusetts for 2025

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Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies

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Doctor to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry ketamine before 'Friends' star's overdose death

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US mass killings are down in 2025, but experts say it's likely just a return to more typical levels

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College instructor put on leave over zero grade for gender essay

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Hacking scheme targeted 120,000 home cameras for sexual footage in South Korea

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Putin underscores Russia's upper hand in Ukraine as he meets with Witkoff

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Rotating beds and cellphones, Maduro plans to outlast Trump

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Assessing Roxbury Community College's success

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The heroic excavators of government secrets

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Ballot questions for 2026 are good for democracy

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Would you like to date a model?

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Who owns Roger Rabbit? Finally, it's Boston author Gary K. Wolf.

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She thought they were better off as friends — but then, she asked for a second chance

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Old Baldy vs. Fireball: A spiced apple whiskey showdown

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Recipe: Refresh yourself after a weekend of feasting with a salad of fennel, clementines, and arugula

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'Cooking to the President's Taste' is a journey through forgotten White House kitchens

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Boeing on track to generate billions in cash next year

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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

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Elsewhere in Orlando

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Revisiting a Black artist who rearranged history to uncloak difficult truths

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From Locke-Ober to the Franklin Public Library

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Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236 million sale

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How far would you go to land your dream house?

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Fit for Fiction helps book lovers to 'train like a main character'

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Ethan Hawke on receiving the Coolidge Award, his work with Linklater, and acting with Denzel Washington

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Odie Henderson recommends five out-of-the-ordinary Christmas movies to watch at home

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Did Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson inspire characters on this week's new 'Elsbeth' episode?

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This week's TV: Michelle Pfeiffer in 'Oh. What. Fun.', Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson in 'The Abandons'

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Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music's 2025 songs chart?

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Revenge is sweet, and in this sultry romp of an opera so are the voices

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Aerosmith producer says guitar legends stepped in for Perry and Whitford on two early classic tracks

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Tom Stoppard's powers only seemed to grow with each successive play

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Troubled nursing chain Genesis sells itself in controversial bankruptcy deal

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Moderna stock falls after FDA vows to impose new vaccine requirements

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South Shore Health resolves contract dispute that could have affected 2,000 patients

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Dave Morehead, who threw a no-hitter for the Red Sox at Fenway Park in 1965, dies at age of 82

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Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

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Reginald T. Jackson, AME bishop with political power, dies at 71

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