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Mass. students borrowing more to attend public universities

AMHERST, MASS. -- Nov. 21, 2006 --The 22-story University of Massachusetts W.E.B. Du Bois Library is shown across from the campus pond. There have been renovations at the library, which now includes a cafe near the entrance and, on the lower level, an area called the Learning Commons with lounge chairs, computers, a writing center, study rooms and academic advising. -- PHOTOGRAPH BY NANCY PALMIERI — NANCY PALMIERI

Once upon a time in Massachusetts, students looking for an affordable path to earning a college degree turned to the state?s public colleges and universities.

Politicians are slow to act on guns, even as pressure builds

Even President Trump, who is weak on policy specifics but can certainly read a poll, said Wednesday he wants action on guns. But will Washington respond?

Is Amazon?s Boston expansion a sign of something bigger to come?

The company says its plans to bring thousands of new jobs to the Seaport have nothing to do with the HQ2 hunt. That isn?t stopping the speculation.

Waves struck Lynn?s King?s Beach last year during a nor?easter. The storm later this week is expected to bring coastal flooding. — John Tlumacki/Globe Staff/File

Dave Epstein

What to know about the major nor?easter heading toward Mass.

This storm won?t bring snow along the coastline, but there are other hazards to watch out for.

Mueller investigation examining Trump?s apparent efforts to oust Sessions in July

The special counsel is reportedly investigating whether President Trump?s efforts were part of a monthslong pattern of attempted obstruction of justice.

Extortion case will go on, despite recent rulings some say undercut the case

Two City Hall officials accused of pressuring organizers of the 2014 Boston Calling music festival to hire union workers must face trial, a judge ruled Wednesday.

After White House meetings, Jared Kushner?s business received loans

Jared Kushner met with business executives in the White House, and later his company received loans from those executives? firms, raising questions of conflict of interest.

Hope Hicks to step down as White House communications director

Hicks?s departure comes as a surprise to most in the White House ? and casts a pall over the West Wing at a tumultuous time.

Worshippers attend church in Penn. with AR-15 rifles

Worshippers clutching AR-15 rifles drank holy wine and exchanged or renewed wedding vows in a ceremony at a Pennsylvania church.

A plaque honoring Tom Yawkey at Fenway Park was seen on Yawkey Way. — CRAIG F. WALKER/GLOBE STAFF

adrian walker

Finally, movement on renaming Yawkey Way

The record of the Yawkey-era Red Sox on race relations stands as an embarrassment to Boston. And even after integrating, the team was plagued by claims of unequal treatment of black and white players.

Republicans are not just attached to Trump ? they?re his customers, too

From his winery in Virginia to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Republicans are seeking out ways to patronize Trump properties.

Former teacher at St. Paul?s is arrested after alleged relationship with student

A state investigation into sexual assaults against students at St. Paul?s School has resulted in charges against a former instructor.

Nestor Ramos

In eyeing what could have been, Dick?s breaks the gun control dam

It wasn?t their gun this time. But it could have been. For any responsible gun dealer, those words are chilling.

Gun advocates in Massachusetts slam store for deciding to stop selling assault rifles

After Dick?s Sporting Goods, and later Walmart, said they would curb some gun sales, the director of the Mass. affiliate of the NRA said the decision was ?cowardly and divisive.?

celtics 134, hornets 106

Kyrie Irving leads Celtics? romp over Hornets

Seven players scored in double figures for Boston, topped by Irving?s 34.

Boston, MA - 2/27/2018 - Mou Riiny, who acts as the box concierge for the Kennsington building, moves boxes to be delivered to tenants in the building's mailroom in Boston, MA, Feb. 27, 2018. Riiny catalogues and delivers packages, mostly cardboard boxes, to residents in the building. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff) — Keith Bedford/Globe Staff

One side effect of online ordering: boxy buildup

We?re being overwhelmed by boxes as online shopping mounts, and no one wants to leave home to buy anything.

Despite rumors, Robert Kraft is not the father of his on-again, off-again girlfriend?s baby

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is not the father of his on-again, off-again girlfriend?s baby, who was born in the fall of 2017, a spokesperson for the team said early Thursday morning.

Globe Magazine | Charles P. Pierce

The twilight of the Patriots? dynasty has finally arrived

For almost two decades, the Patriots have torched opponents and fired up New England?s sports fans. Now the clock is ticking down.

Chad Finn

Michael Holley leaves WEEI for full-time work at NBC Sports Boston

Meanwhile, Kayce Smith is leaving NBC Sports Boston for Barstool Sports.

Health care providers brace for confusion as new Mass. Medicaid rules are rolled out

More than 800,000 Massachusetts Medicaid recipients enter a new era Thursday with the rollout of sweeping changes that are designed to improve care and save money.

Rubius gets $100 million to aid work on blood cells

This blood drive has no shortage of donors.

Love Letters

She?s moving in, but what she really wants is marriage

Her divorced boyfriend never wants to get hitched again, but she hopes living together will change that.

Modeling?s glamour hides web of abuse

The fashion industry is built on glamour and allure, but many models, especially the very young, know it for something else: sexual exploitation and abuse.

Opinion & Ideas

Opinion | Kevin P. Hill

Balance on cannabis may lead to answers on opioids

Evidence, not ideology, should guide us in determining a possible role for cannabis in curbing the opioid epidemic.

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