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Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor

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Cambridge agreed to pay outgoing police commissioner $309,000 when she retired

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Lowell nonprofits step up to help residents after massive fire engulfs six homes

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Quincy defends plan to erect Catholic statues as SJC questions city's ability to separate church and state

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Citing fight that's 'going nowhere,' Mass. high court signals desire to decide whether legislative audit is constitutional

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Lawmakers complete bid to kill legislative stipend ballot question

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FBI director criticizes local sheriff in search for Nancy Guthrie

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Moguls remember Ted Turner: 'Changed the media industry forever'

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CNN founder Ted Turner has died

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BSO chair acknowledges 'current turmoil', says fund-raising goals still on track in leaked email

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Dorchester man found guilty in 2023 Caribbean parade shooting that injured eight

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Forecast | Ken Mahan - What to expect on Thursday after a few early-morning showers

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Marblehead man goes viral for his snarky comments on town's housing plan. 'Are we trying to do nothing?'

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Wellesley woman accused of killing her two children pleads not guilty at arraignment, ordered held without bail

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'Remembered as a hero': State Police mourn death of trooper killed in Route 1 crash

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Possible suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein released by judge

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US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

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RED SOX 4, TIGERS 0 - Red Sox sweep past Tigers via shutout in Sonny Gray's return to rotation, head home riding three-game winning streak

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Patriots QB Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel, calling him 'a great human being'

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At wrap-up press conference, Bruins' front office encouraged by team's upward trajectory

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Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown's reported discontent, Jayson Tatum's injury, and the Celtics' 3-point reliance

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JOAN VENNOCHI - Can Massachusetts build more housing under rent control? Uncertainty may put projects on hold across the state.

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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- Supreme war of words erupts in voting rights case

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John J. Lawn Jr. -- I'm a survivor of child sexual abuse. Mass. should end statute of limitations.

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Robert Kuttner -- How an all-party primary in Mass. would undermine democracy

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IDEAS | JOHN MAC GHLIONN -- Donald Trump's frightening, self-dealing, AI-driven military-industrial complex

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Fourth State Police academy staffer pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in death of recruit

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Boston College High School to start enrolling sixth graders in fall 2027

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Teens arrested after 'aggressive pillow fight' leads to assault at Providence Place mall, police say

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Green Line MBTA station to close for nearly three years for accessibility improvements

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Antisemitic incidents fell in New England in 2025, but threat level remains elevated, ADL reports

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Dozens charged in global insider trading ring that profited off deals involving Mass. tech companies, corporate law firm

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world cup - Sorry, Boston, Philly has topped us again — this time it's the World Cup - From fundraising to fan-friendly features, the City of Brotherly Love went all in on the World Cup — and the gamble is paying off.

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Here's how Boston's World Cup preparations compare to other host cities

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BETH TEITELL - Starbucks baristas are forced to write cheery messages to connect with customers. Instead, they read like a cry for help. Starbucks baristas are expected to write upbeat cup notes they may not feel — and many customers don't even notice.

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Is there anywhere in Mass. that is accessible to middle-income households? See where you can afford to buy a house. -- Is there anywhere left in this state that is still accessible to middle-income households?

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It's now easier than ever to search the Globe recipe archive

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Anthony Bourdain biopic set in Provincetown releases first trailer

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He's a classical violinist with 1 million Instagram followers and a childhood inspiration: his Game Boy

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Photos: See Beyoncé, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, and more stars on the Met Gala red carpet

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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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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- When will Boston put stop-sign cameras on school buses?

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EDITORIAL -- CVS affiliation with Mass General Brigham could increase primary care access, but at what cost?

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Ashish K. Jha and Thomas C. Tsai -- To lower health care costs, fix who does the work

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Mariel Garza -- Inside California's free-for-all governor's race

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Lost and/or found -- Ten weird but totally true Boston stories

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HIGH SCHOOLS -- Wednesday's high school takeaways, including two scoring records and MIAA hockey and hoop meetings -- A thrilling No. 1 vs. No. 2 boys' lacrosse matchup, two new career boys' lacrosse points leaders in the Hockomock League, and MIAA hockey and basketball committee meetings made for a busy Wednesday.

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Rays 3, Blue Jays 0 -- Westborough native Ian Seymour earns first career save as Rays finish sweep over Blue Jays -- The Rays have won 12 of their last 13 games, only allowing 17 runs during that stretch.

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NBA PLAYOFFS | Game 2: Knicks 108, 76ers 102 -- Jalen Brunson helps the Knicks take a 2-0 series lead over the Joel Embiid-less 76ers -- Brunson scored 26 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Knicks.

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Sabres 4, Canadiens 2 -- Sabres' power play comes back to life in Game 1 win over Canadiens in second round

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RED SOX NOTEBOOK -- Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended five games for intentionally throwing at Red Sox' Trevor Story

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Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme

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CONNECTIONS -- Animal moms and babies act a lot like...us

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THE BIG DAY -- On their very first meeting, they ran into each others' arms

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Summer Travel -- Here are five summer travel experiences you've probably never had before in New England

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SUMMER TRAVEL -- With new direct flights to Milan, there's never been a better time to go

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Ousmane Dembélé goal helps PSG return to Champions League final, advance past Bayern Munich

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DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring

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US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

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Jack Smith says Justice Department has been 'corrupted' by Trump and his allies

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Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia's Fulton County, judge rules

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Trump's Indiana victory shows his enduring grip on core Republican supporters

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ICE plans to scrap shortened training program for new immigration officers

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A bid to auction Titanic artifacts resurfaces

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Iran says it is reviewing US proposal to end the war

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Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease

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I remember everything — so how did I forget this?

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The jet fuel that could (help) save the planet

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Spirit Airlines has stopped flying. Here's what happens next.

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Cruise ship struck by hantavirus is to head to Canary Islands, WHO says

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When Mother Nature and art collide: Seeing weather through a different lens

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Workers quietly unionize at ICA in Boston, and management quickly recognizes the union

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In 'The Other Bennet Sister,' a neglected sibling gets the spotlight

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Crime and punishment among mothers and daughters in a stunning debut novel

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Rock biographer Stephen Davis was silenced and partially paralyzed by a stroke. His daughters are seeking help.

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Geek god Karl Urban makes 'Mortal Kombat II' a bloody good time

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Netflix plans first wide theatrical release with 'Narnia'

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Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'

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How Carlos Vives transformed a Colombian sound into a global music phenomenon

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Tony Awards: Rachel Dratch, Daniel Radcliffe, and more earn nominations. See the full list.

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Donlyn Lyndon, last surviving creator of the Sea Ranch, dies at 90

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John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87

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