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R.I. doctor believed his daughter had a viral infection weeks before she died from cancer

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A polar vortex blast of record cold air is headed to New England Thursday. Here's what to know.

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FBI reportedly makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in D.C. on eve of Jan. 6 insurrection

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Starting Point -- Murder or insanity? Behind a Globe story about the case of a Brockton mother who did the unthinkable. -- The law says that when mental illness makes someone unable to understand or control their actions, they aren't criminally liable. Yet Latarsha Sanders was convicted of murder.

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Epstein donated at least $150,000 to theatrical group at Harvard in years before his death, tax filings show -- Gratitude America, a foundation once controlled by Epstein, donated to the Hasty Pudding Institute in 2016, 2018, and 2019.

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House Democrats release never-before-seen photos and videos of Epstein's private island

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Senator Jack Reed had concerns about Venezuelan boat strikes. Now, he's helping lead a Senate investigation. -- After questions were raised about a second strike on a boat in September, Reed quickly joined with Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee to look into the incident.

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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel

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Hegseth invoked 'fog of war' in boat strike. What does that mean?

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Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say -- The rationale for the second strike was that it was needed to sink the vessel, according to the people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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What the data show about the September ICE arrest surge in New England -- With more than 1,500 arrests, September marked the second-highest monthly tally in New England since Trump took office for the second time.

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Dedham church displays 'ICE was here' sign at nativity scene without Jesus, Mary, and Joseph -- "You feed the hungry, you take care of the homeless ... you take care of people and their needs," said Father Stephen Josoma. "[ICE raids] are the complete antithesis of that on so many levels."

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Stow church community rallies to support 'loving, caring, hard-working' pastor detained by ICE

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Red Sox' Connelly Early is bulking up, wants to fit in with 'those mooses on the mound' in 2026 -- The 23-year-old pitcher has jumped from 196 pounds to 215 already thanks to offseason workouts, with a winter goal of reaching 220.

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace welcomes a make-your-own slime emporium

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'These schools should remain open': BPS families, staff protest proposed building closures

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Boston traffic worsens, still among the top five worst in nation, report says -- In the least surprising news you'll hear today, Boston's traffic is still awful.

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Good news for hawks, bad news for us: Rats are thriving in Cambridge and Somerville, and always will -- City officials say the key to keeping rats at bay isn't killing. It's educating.

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Before Brian Walshe was accused of murder, he scammed collectors with phony art -- Federal court documents say he posed as a high-flying dealer with a ritzy Back Bay address, selling forged Warhol paintings and netting hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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See how Wednesday's testimony unfolded

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Dangerous snow squalls possible with advancing cold front

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These maps detail the double shot of Arctic air targeting New England

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Don't let this week fool you. The pace of warming and snow loss in New England is picking up, new study finds. -- A new study finds that New England is among the fastest-warming places on the planet, and the pace of warming and snow loss is picking up.

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Sports betting -- Recent betting scandals have left a cloud of suspicion hanging over sports

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Consultant helped Boston City Council candidate and a union backing her, breaking campaign finance law, regulators say

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Endangered whale makes 'extraordinary' 3,000-mile journey from the waters of Ireland to Boston -- "Seeing a whale photographed in Ireland reappear off Boston is extraordinary," said Daniel Palacios, director of the Right Whale Ecology Program at the Center for Coastal Studies.

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How important is the No. 1 seed for the Patriots? -- The Patriots enter their bye week as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which could set them up favorably for the playoff run.

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MISS CONDUCT Classics - Sick of crummy gifts? Do's and don'ts for a Yankee swap. Plus, the perks of invitations with a plus-one.

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Business etiquette is in serious need of improvement -- Young workers more accustomed to online interactions are getting primers on face-to-face interactions.

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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR - Why the disqualification of Trump's hand-picked prosecutors matters - It's not just a political loss for Trump. It's a win for democracy, so long as the Supreme Court upholds it.

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EDITORIAL -- Asylum, Afghan visas held hostage to Trump's xenophobia

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IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER -- Trump destroys his tough-on-drugs cred

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IDEAS | DAVID AMORIM -- Save your Spotify Wrapped. Your future caregivers will thank you.

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

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Globe Santa brings joy and stability to children with special needs -- Families who have children with special needs are stretched extra-thin at holiday time.

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Man injured after stepping off stopped Orange Line train near Roxbury Crossing -- Authorities are currently unsure why the train halted at that location and how a door opened, allowing the man to exit.

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Architectural firm paying $10m settlement to N.H. after 'massive design error' halted psychiatric hospital construction -- Work on the project was delayed after a problem with the calculations for the building's support piles was discovered.

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N.H. police seek public's help for info on 2001 murder of Canadian hiker in White Mountains -- Louise Chaput's body was found 21 years ago near the beginning of the Glen Boulder Trail. Authorities are still investigating her death.

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Three City Hall workers report stolen wallets, unidentified man in blue face mask spotted in building -- The alleged thefts occurred on Monday during business hours, officials said.

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Viral videos of dangerous ski stunts spur 'unprecedented number of lost skiers,' Vermont rescue squad says -- Stowe's town rescue squad described an "unprecedented number of lost skiers" who had accessed the backcountry this snowy early season — only to contact first responders when they became stranded.

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Shirley Leung -- For a liquor store near Boston College, how close is too close? -- The college and neighbors, including Secretary of State Bill Galvin, are hoping the state will overturn a city decision to grant a liquor license on Commonwealth Avenue near Boston College.

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Mass General Brigham proposes closing burn unit at the Brigham, combining it with MGH's - The nurses union says closing the Brigham's burn unit will squander years of experience by 150 nurses.

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Five new photo books that are not what you might expect

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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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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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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- It's getting hard to ignore e-bikes' dangers

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

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

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World Cup -- Here's all you need to know about Friday's 'Final Draw' for the 2026 World Cup

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DIVISION 4 SUPER BOWL: SCITUATE VS. TEWKSBURY -- Tewksbury fathers and sons sharing Super Bowl moment, but Redmen seniors determined to write a new chapter

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TALKING SHOP - In Harvard Square, Muji takes over major storefront - The Japan-born lifestyle retailer has opened in Harvard Square's historic Design Research building, offering its wide-ranging array of stationery, clothing, food, and home goods.

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Larry Edelman | Trendlines -- Boston homeowners need tax relief. Beacon Hill still doesn't get it.

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

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LOVE LETTERS -- My son and his long-term girlfriend refuse to get married

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Top Places to Work -- Bad bosses have always been a problem. And it's getting worse.

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After the MCAS, Mass. looks to use senior projects as a graduation requirement. Here's what that could look like.

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A mentally ill mother did something horrific. The prosecutor insisted she was 'playing the crazy card.'

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A preview and prediction for the Division 8 Super Bowl: Randolph vs. West Boylston

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Division 8 Super Bowl rematch with three-time champ West Boylston is a culmination for Randolph

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A preview and prediction for the Division 4 Super Bowl: Scituate vs. Tewksbury

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In downtown Boston, a new luxury hat shop brims with possibilities

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University of Alabama shutters Black, female student magazines

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Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work'

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Luigi Mangione's court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

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Marine dies in training exercise at Camp Pendleton

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ID of Thai agricultural worker's remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza

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Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release

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Israel says a Gaza border will reopen, but only for Palestinians to leave

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

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What if we brought love into politics?

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Trump's Ukraine peace plan makes Russia great again

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Cancer-detecting blood tests are on the rise. Do they work?

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

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The most interesting wine books of 2025

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Old Baldy vs. Fireball: A spiced apple whiskey showdown

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New owner for Provincetown's Crown & Anchor promises to keep the much-loved venue's vibes intact

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

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Boeing on track to generate billions in cash next year

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Have you ever met a mahout? Or maybe visited Moldova?

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Revisiting a Black artist who rearranged history to uncloak difficult truths

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

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The best local book events this week

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From tales of teen alienation to Christmas classics, catch these upcoming screenings at Boston cinemas

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Bah! Humbug! Here are five of the most hissable Ebenezer Scrooges in TV and film

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

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Netflix's new Sean 'Diddy' Combs documentary revisits Biggie, Tupac murders

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

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Jazz bass giant Ron Carter brings his 'crown jewel' quartet to Regattabar

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The Dream Syndicate are ready to reintroduce 'Medicine Show,' 40 years after its controversial debut

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

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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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The feds could dramatically change childhood vaccine policy. But Mass. 'prebunked' them.

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Healey says state has 'little confidence' CDC committee vote on childhood vaccines will be 'sound or based in science'

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A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by the agency's current vaccine chief

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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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