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State Police analyst testifies about calls between Ana and Brian Walshe before her disappearance. Here's what we learned. -- The defense is attempting to show that Ana Walshe had no plans to leave her husband by citing their correspondence about buying property together in late December 2022.

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Decades of records from Massachusetts' troubled state institutions are now publicly available -- A new law will dramatically increase access to records from Massachusetts' infamous institutions.

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Dedham church's 'ICE was here' nativity display 'should be removed,' Boston Archdiocese says

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Arizona congresswoman claims she was pepper sprayed during federal operation

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CDC panel recommends delaying birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

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STAT: After one year under Trump, this once-vibrant lab is now almost silent

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Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution -- President Trump's order would upend more than 125 years of understanding that the Constitution's 14th Amendment confers citizenship on everyone born on American soil.

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What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes

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MIAA Super Bowls live updates: Shawsheen defeats Foxborough for second straight title -- Follow along as we bring you updates, highlights, and analysis from every game at Gillette Stadium.

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Watch live: MIAA Super Bowls at Gillette Stadium

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France, Brazil, England among possible Foxborough visitors after garish World Cup draw sets next summer's field -- France, Brazil, and England, ranked Nos. 3-5 in the world, top the list of who may appear, with No. 10 Croatia and No. 11 Morocco also in the mix.

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The groups are set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Immigration Unmasked: How Massachusetts residents feel about ICE

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Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids -- The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges Meta designed its apps to make a profit, and that its actions affected thousands of teenagers in the state.

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TV CRITIC'S CORNER - Colleague or colonizer? Netflix swallows Warner Bros. Discovery, and the film industry has feelings. The streaming giant announced it had struck a deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery.

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TECH LAB | HIAWATHA BRAY -- What to know about the $72 billion Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

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State proposing $5 million in upgrades for Weston golf course recently dismissed as the worst in US

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Forecast | Ken Mahan -- Arctic cold continues its grip on New England, with wind chills in the teens

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Museum of Science evacuated over bomb threat; no hazardous materials found

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Chad Finn - Here's one vote that the hot Celtics should still tank this season. But it's evident they're much too prideful to do so.

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LOVE LETTERS - He's not on my timeline for marriage and children - The clock is ticking. I don't have time to wait.

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'Soups have really been my go-to.' Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy, down 20 pounds, describes recovery from broken jaw.

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YVONNE ABRAHAM | CHAPTER 2 -- Latarsha Sanders was falling apart. But nothing hinted at the horrors to come. -- As paranoid and obsessive as Latarsha Sanders could be, she had never hurt her kids. Now, her family rakes through their memories for signs.

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Ed Brzychcy - A veteran's warning: Hegseth's disdain for the laws of war endangers our troops - Upholding these laws isn't weakness. It's what makes America worth fighting for.

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IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD -- Three takeaways for Boston from NYC's congestion pricing scheme

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Alex Beam -- A Christmas letter from Trump: Grift, glitter, and garland-level delusion

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Mary Connaughton and Peter Enrich -- Why does Beacon Hill continue to dodge an audit?

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When grandparents step in, under traumatic circumstances - Grandparents raising their grandchildren face a special set of challenges. Some are seeking help from Globe Santa.

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Boston Winter Fest brings more outdoor merrymaking to Charlestown, including Santa, artificial snowfall, and more -- Launching this weekend, the event has lights, live music, a Ferris wheel and carousel, and more.

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BOLD TYPES - 'No better talent base in America': Hasbro spells out reasons for picking Seaport for new HQ - Hasbro executive Ethan Colaiace cited proximity to Logan Airport and South Station among the reasons for the company's move to Boston.

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Former high school coach convicted of attempting to send sexually explicit messages to a minor, federal prosecutors say -- Stephen James Lemelin, 51, was convicted on Wednesday on three counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor after a three-day trial, prosecutors said.

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Man fatally shot in East Boston identified by police as Cambridge resident -- Nazir Wallace, 21, of Cambridge, was shot on Havre Street early Tuesday evening, police said.

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Little surprise: Boston's traffic is still among the top five worst in nation, report finds - The average Boston driver spent 83 hours crawling through congestion this year — four hours worse than 2024.

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More is at stake than meets the eye in the State Department's decision to attend the Olympics of the art world

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A history of the crossword puzzle, a venerable form that keeps attracting new fans

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Boston isn't mentioned in Spotify Wrapped this year. Here's why I'm relieved.

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Five new photo books that are not what you might expect

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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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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- Why the disqualification of Trump's hand-picked prosecutors matters

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Eugene Scott -- Affordability isn't a 'hoax.' Just ask the millions who struggle to buy groceries.

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- This isn't the fog of war. It's the fog of panic.

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- Mark Kelly in 2028?

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EDITORIAL -- 'The place where dreams die': Boston regulators stifle too many aspiring restaurateurs

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

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'I'm just praying for a miracle.' -- "My child deserves Christmas gifts even if I can't afford them," a parent wrote to Globe Santa.

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NASCAR -- Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue -- The retired NBA great took the stand Friday, testifying that he felt he had little choice but to sue to force changes in a business he sees shortchanging teams and drivers risking their lives.

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Dan Shaughnessy -- It's the end of an era for Matthews Arena (formerly Boston Arena), and other thoughts

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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in $83 billion deal to create a streaming giant -- Netflix announced plans Friday to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business, in a deal that will send shock waves through Hollywood and the broader media landscape.

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'Badly misinformed' vs. 'fear-mongering': Wu, Collins escalate clash over Boston property taxes

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Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair will part ways

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Top Places to Work -- Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2025: Explore the winners lists

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Top Places to Work -- Business etiquette is in serious need of improvement

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DINNER WITH CUPID -- Blind date: 'I don't come across many men with good freckles'

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PERSPECTIVE -- Boston is a winter city. It's time we acted like one.

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Rhode Island launches first-time homeownership program touting 'affordable' mortgage options

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Detention of 7-year-old Vermont boy began with a failed border crossing, federal authorities say

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Drake Maye's MVP season has put him in the spotlight, but it doesn't faze him: 'He doesn't have an arrogant bone in his body'

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Boston University offers early retirement to tenured professors amid budget cuts

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US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

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Judge orders release of Florida grand jury transcripts from sex trafficking cases of Epstein and Maxwell. Follow live updates.

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Suspect in DC pipe bomb case is said to have confessed in interviews with investigators

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Judge approves release of Epstein grand jury documents in Florida case

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A retracted study on Roundup reignites debate over its potential cancer risk

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Shifting climate alters pattern of Atlantic's giant seaweed blobs

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US raid allegedly killed Syrian undercover agent instead of Islamic State group official

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International body tasked with governing Gaza to be announced by end of year, officials say

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Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilizational erasure'

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Save your Spotify Wrapped. Your future caregivers will thank you.

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Trump destroys his tough-on-drugs cred

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Asylum, Afghan visas held hostage to Trump's xenophobia

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Family-friendly holiday events that won't stress you out

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Trees take center stage in Mount Auburn's 'Solstice' spectacle

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Chef-inspired classics at a city seafood shack

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My Girl softly opens beneath Mariel; Cafe Sushi introduces a new dining room

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Behind the bar: Justin Brody on his award-winning cocktail, rum, and his next act

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Welcome to the whale capital of the Caribbean

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In this Vermont town, the window displays are tiny, but the expectations are big

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Travelers wear pajamas to airports in protest of government request

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Frank Gehry, architect behind MIT's Stata Center and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has died

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What to know about the Stata Center in Cambridge, Frank Gehry's best-known local design

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Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 30

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Want to run a marathon? Here's what not to do.

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What Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies

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Critics Choice Awards 2026: See the full list of nominees

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'The Chair Company' and 'Bugonia' mirror the conspiracy mania of our times

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Did Taylor Swift pay off a bride to get her wedding date? Ocean House pours cold water on the latest rumor.

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Three vocal concerts not to miss this holiday season

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'Wonder,' an 'empathy machine' of a story, heads to the stage

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

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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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In Massachusetts visit, Trump's NIH chief defends move to prioritize funding research in places like Iowa, Nebraska

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In reversing course on newborn Hep B shots, the US moves closer to Europe

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Steve Cropper, guitarist, songwriter, and a shaper of Memphis soul music, dies

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D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France

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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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