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THE FINE PRINT - Healey signs bill to omit Social Security numbers from death certificates to help prevent fraud - The new law, which will go into effect July 1, will restrict access to death certificates with Social Security numbers to "persons with legitimate need."

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From Harvard to BU to Brown, New England schools are enrolling fewer new PhDs this year. Why? Elite universities are taking fewer doctoral candidates after decades of beefing up their research enterprises.

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A $100,000 robot dog is becoming standard in policing — and raising ethical alarms

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Details in R.I. visitation case show grandparents were 'woefully negligent and incompetent' in medical care, experts say

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Thanksgiving week high school football games to watch, and our picks

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Ashley Stolba follows Yvonne Hao out of Healey administration and into Flagship

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Even with a career marked by controversy, Larry Summers seemed to rise above it all. Then came the Epstein emails. -- A towering figure at Harvard University and in national politics for over a quarter-century, the economist now faces the greatest challenge to his legacy.

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Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials

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Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed -- The rulings amount to a stunning rebuke of the Trump administration's efforts to target the president's political opponents.

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Pentagon says it's investigating Senator Mark Kelly after video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'

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White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies -- A White House proposal would extend subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for two more years.

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Russian attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine while US peace plan is discussed

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Your New England home insurance could vanish. Climate change explains why. -- From Connecticut to Maine, coastal communities are feeling the pinch of higher home insurance rates and fewer options for coverage.

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TARA SULLIVAN -- The Patriots already have mastered the NFL's most difficult challenge — learning how to win -- Count it as one more piece of evidence these players believe in what Mike Vrabel is doing.

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Ben Volin: Week 12 takeaways from the NFL

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In US Senate matchup, Markey would lead Moulton — but not Pressley, new Suffolk/Globe poll finds -- In a hypothetical Democratic Senate primary, Representative Ayanna Pressley would edge Senator Ed Markey in support, a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found.

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Majority of Massachusetts voters say they support ballot measure reestablishing rent control -- The new Suffolk University/Boston Globe survey found many voters appear eager for change, with a majority saying they would support at least five different initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot.

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Explore the full results of the Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of Mass. residents

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'A five-alarm fire': Pressley demands federal action as job losses among Black women rise -- The unemployment rate of Black women of 7.5 percent in September is nearly twice the national average, officials said Monday.

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BOLD TYPES - Mass. lawmaker says 'congestion pricing' should be considered to address the T's fiscal woes - State senator Brendan Crighton, who co-chairs the Legislature's transportation committee, spoke at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

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Study: Is your bus route one of the slowest in Boston?

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Forecast | Ken Mahan -- Clouds increase Tuesday with showers arriving later in the day

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Harvard orchestra did not violate hazing policy, school decides

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IDEAS | Rong Xiaoqing - From Communist China to Zohran Mamdani's New York - Having grown up in the aftermath of Mao's reign, I know a few things about socialism. The incoming mayor doesn't scare me.

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EDITORIAL -- What did Healey know about the background of aide arrested for drug trafficking?

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Albert W. Alschuler, Norman L. Eisen, and Laurence H. Tribe -- The courts broke campaign finance. Maine is giving them a chance to repair it.

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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- Thanksgiving trains are sold out. Why not borrow more?

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IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG -- Democrats just won back voters who'd embraced Trump. Will they stick around?

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Massport picks local marina owner to redevelop North Jetty site in South Boston -- The Massport board voted to designate Boston Marine Terminal LLC to redevelop 16 acres and to rebuild the crumbling North Jetty on the South Boston waterfront.

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NHL raises the alarm: Milan Olympic hockey arena may not be ready in time for February -- Commissioner Gary Bettman expressed his concern recently over Santa Giulia Arena, the new and purportedly "state of the art" rink.

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Former president Biden arrives on Nantucket for annual Thanksgiving with family -- Biden has celebrated Thanksgiving on Nantucket nearly every year since 1975.

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Modern forensics help solve N.H. woman's murder after 50 years -- The man investigators identified as Judith "Judy" Lord's murderer was a suspect in 1975, but he was never charged because of a flawed forensic report.

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Dorchester couple charged for death of their 5-week-old daughter who was exposed to drugs -- Raynell Levette Reed and Gerard Winn were arraigned separately in Suffolk Superior Court Monday with each facing a charge of manslaughter. Both pleaded not guilty.

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Tragic BPS school bus accident video appears to show driver's eyes off the road -- The driver was seemingly not looking at the road when the bus ran over and killed a Hyde Park kindergartner, according to a video recording viewed by the Globe.

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AS I SEE IT - What can we be grateful for this Thanksgiving? In the spirit of Charlie Brown: 'everything.' Even amid travel headaches and rising prices and polarized times, we can try to relax, take a deep breath, and be nice.

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Near Fenway Park, a deck over the Pike is nearly done. But that's all they'll build for now. -- Developer IQHQ says it will put the $1 billion project on hold until the life science real estate market improves.

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'This could happen again.' Federal employees are relieved the shutdown is over. But it hasn't been forgotten. -- The rest of the country might be able to put the record-long government shutdown in their rear view mirror, but for federal workers, its impacts will linger.

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He's an actor and comedian, and soon he'll help show how the American Revolution got started

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Free November events in Boston: small business sales, Wampanoag Nation performance, and more

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A haunting concerto by Thomas de Hartmann, and a spectacular surprise debut by Anna Handler at BSO

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Revisiting a Black artist who rearranged history to uncloak difficult truths

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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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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Trump plays buddy with Mamdani. With Wu, it's pure hostility.

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EDITORIAL -- Why does a Roxbury Community College graduate earn nearly $15,000 less than a Bunker Hill grad?

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IDEAS | Daryln Brewer Hoffstot -- My favorite Thanksgiving recipe: Reading poems

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- The Epstein survivors have waited long enough

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Alex Beam -- In the Gilded Age 2.0, the rich aren't just different — they're intolerable

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

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Starting Point - From bomb scares to swatting, the threat of political violence seems to be getting worse - Democrats and Republicans alike who defy Trump are getting death threats, and new divisions in his coalition could intensify the problem.

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STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISM PROGRAM -- Tasty leftovers from the fall high school sports season -- This week's photo gallery features more than 40 pictures, including everything from cheerleading championships to sideline celebrations

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HIGH SCHOOLS -- Who is your school's biggest Thanksgiving rival? Explore all the records in our historical database. -- Massachusetts high school football has decades of tradition. Which rivalry is the oldest? Which is the most lopsided? Check out the history.

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HIGH SCHOOLS -- Thanksgiving football traditions in Massachusetts are about a lot more than the games

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THANKSGIVING HS FOOTBALL -- Fenway Park game adds special touch to Plymouth North-Plymouth South Thanksgiving rivalry

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AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

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WINTER TRAVEL -- Summer in the winter: From saunas in Maine to a tiki bar in Cambridge, 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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DINNER WITH CUPID -- Blind date: 'I was amazed at how much we had in common'

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PERSPECTIVE -- When my parents died 28 days apart, I was left with grief — and a lot of stuff

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Forget Amazon. Here are the R.I. small businesses (that ship) to order gifts from this year.

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New device detects PTSD episode faster, so service dogs can better assist veterans

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Christian McCaffrey's big night leads 49ers to victory over his former team, the Panthers

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Raiders name Greg Olson interim offensive coordinator after firing Chip Kelly

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Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries

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Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill fails in long-shot Alzheimer's effort

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How Rubio tried to bring a pro-Russia peace plan to middle ground

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Justice Department to pursue 'immediate appeal' following dismissal of Comey and James cases. See a recap.

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Reconstructed road opens grand views at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota

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Galápagos tortoise at San Diego Zoo dies at about 141

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Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes in east of the country have killed 10 people, mostly children

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Australian Senator Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest

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Three things in public health to be thankful for

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Small businesses are drowning in hidden energy costs

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Extremism goes from an inside joke to a terrible reality

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Living for a summer with his family, they felt like her own family. And now they are.

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BU alum Josh Safdie introduces local student filmmakers to 'Marty Supreme' at Coolidge Corner Theatre

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Belichick girlfriend Jordon Hudson stirs controversy, as Tar Heels' bowl ambitions sink

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Sweet surprises: Top holiday treats to send this season

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These 3 New England restaurants are among OpenTable's Top 100 in the country

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Talking to strangers is a joy of travel. But we're doing less of it.

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The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

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Trying to fly without a REAL ID or passport? It might cost you.

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Government wants 'civility' back on flights, starting with your clothes

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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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Is everything you ever learned about capitalism wrong?

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Literary Cambridge, behaving badly

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The Providence stories in former Friar star God Shamgod's memoir: From Kobe to homelessness

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It's a good week to see a movie. Here's what's showing in Boston area theaters right now.

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Benoit Blanc draws a blank in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'

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A new HBO doc shows how the 1985 Chicago Bears did the Super Bowl Shuffle

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20 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes to stream this Turkey Day

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Wong Kar-wai is the latest movie master to go TV with 'Blossoms Shanghai'

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Donald Glover says he had a stroke

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Two well-known literary figures unite in 'A Sherlock Carol'

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'Fun Home' cuts deep at the Huntington

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Most in Mass. disapprove of RFK Jr., but one-third give him a thumbs up

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Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups

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Why are so many primary care clinicians moving from Mass General Brigham to Beth Israel?

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Viola Fletcher, oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 111

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Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black power activist known as H. Rap Brown, dies at 82

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Morry Casso, believed to be state's oldest WWII veteran, dies at 108

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