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GOP lawmakers look to discredit FBI, Mueller

Republicans have tried to discredit the FBI, the Justice Department, and others investigating President Trump.

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The promise of a monthly check, once considered iron-clad, is now in doubt for many retirees and older workers.

Ed Lorenzen, 47, with his son, Michael. Both were killed in a Rhode Island fire on Friday.

Lorenzen family

?The man gave his life trying to protect his son?

The body of Ed Lorenzen, killed in a R.I. house fire on Friday, was found with hisyoung son in his arms.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/16wynn10.jpg Wynn Resorts shares fall as board probes allegations

Shares of Wynn Resorts continued falling in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against founder Steve Wynn.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/200_koch_brothers(3).jpg Despite tax cut, Koch brothers still on the offensive

Charles and David Koch and their far-reaching network of wealthy conservative donors will be pouring some $400 million into the upcoming midterm elections.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/bb1ef5b10b7e4cf0b623c94126ab8472-bb1ef5b10b7e4cf0b623c94126ab8472-0.jpg Keurig buys Dr. Pepper Snapple, creating a beverage giant

Keurig is buying Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc., creating a beverage giant with about $11 billion in annual sales.

Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, who also owns Stitch House Dorchester.

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Mass. ranks near bottom for supporting female entrepreneurs, report finds

The state comes in at 46 out of 50 in a report by FitSmallBusiness.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/AFP_XE4EO.jpg Mammals could beat reptiles in race to survive, study suggests

In the old fable, the tortoise beats the hare. But with climate change, it might be just the opposite.

Dave Epstein

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/greenhouse_standalonesnowpeople_metro.jpg South Shore could be targeted by storm

Plowable amounts of snow ? 1 to 4 inches ? could hit coastal areas south of the city late Monday and early Tuesday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/dias-13372.jpg Man barred from driving after deadly 1990 crash drove with dead father?s license

Bruce R. Dias received a lifetime license revocation after his conviction for a crash that killed a 5-year-old boy.

Shirley Leung

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/11/01/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/leung_20161101.jpg Could we shatter a glass ceiling today?

Massachusetts has never had a woman serve as commissioner of elementary and secondary education. That could change on Monday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/wedding.jpg A dying teen?s final wish: To marry his childhood sweetheart

For the past year and a half, 19-year-old Dustin Snyder has been battling a rare form of cancer.

Bernie and Dolly Wax were not refunded the $2,300 they paid Norwegian Cruise Lines for a trip they were kept off of because of a mistake with passports and luggage.

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Sean P. Murphy | The Fine Print

Steaming mad readers lead cruise line to reverse course

An elderly couple was marooned while on what they hoped was a dream vacation. Norwegian originally refused to issue a refund, but now it?s changing its tune.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/02/08/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/633957142.jpg Tom Brady cuts WEEI interview short because of host?s comment

Brady was unhappy with a remark about his daughter made last week, and hung up after only two minutes Monday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/BEDFORD_20180129_PATRIOTS_RALLY_011.jpg Tom Brady says Patriots are ?ready for the challenge? at send-off rally

A busy travel day plus an appearance at Super Bowl Opening Night awaits the Patriots on Monday

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/bosphilyl-13378.jpg It?s Beantown vs. the City of Brotherly Love

They?re full of distinctive history, urban charms, and ? quite frankly ? a number of quirks.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Amendola_Celeb0.jpg Madden NFL video game predicts Patriots will beat Eagles in Super Bowl

For those who doubt the accuracy, EA Sports has predicted 10 of the 14 Super Bowl winners since the company started simulating the game in 2004.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/12/12/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/GettyImages-482232534(1).jpg Comedians respond to news that Barry Crimmins has cancer

The comedian, whose wife is also battling lymphoma, received well-wishes from many of his fans and friends.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/MALL2-1392639.jpg Panera Bread voluntarily recalls some cream cheese

The company initiated the recall after testing from a single production day indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one variety of cream cheese.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/strava-68113336-0475-11e8-94e8-e8b8600ade23.jpg US soldiers are revealing sensitive and dangerous information by jogging

An interactive map could tip off enemies about the location and activities of soldiers at US military bases.

The Grammy Awards

Bruno Mars received the Grammy for the Best Song of the year.

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Big wins for Lamar and Mars, but women take the night

Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar took most of the trophies, but Kesha gave the most cathartic, and resonant, performance.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/AFP_Y66M9.jpg Who were the stylish standouts on the red carpet?

Outfits ranged from the ridiculous to the sublime, from the most insane getups to ones a savvy shopper could score at, say, Opening Ceremony.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/Clipboard-6293.jpg Hillary Clinton?s cameo included a swipe at (who else?) Trump

Clinton referred to Trump?s penchant for enjoying fast food.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/WebGraphics/Sports/BostonGlobe.com/2016/01/20moresports/seasonticket_90.jpg The Season Ticket podcast

Host Chris Gasper once again takes you behind enemy lines as he speaks with Philadelphia Eagles reporter Zach Berman.

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Opinion & Ideas

Opinion | Margery Eagan

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/22/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/AFP_XG8US.jpg Catholics? faith in Francis is misplaced

The pontiff took a sledgehammer to millions who?d placed saintly hope in him.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/blood%20brain%20barrier.jpg The scientist taking on one of neuroscience?s biggest opponents

Brigham and Women?s Choi-Fong Cho is focused on the blood-brain barrier.

Real Estate

Tips to prevent a carbon monoxide tragedy

Carbon monoxide is invisible to the senses, and every year, the poison endangers thousands statewide. The top culprit? Your home heating system.