Michael Cohen plans to call Trump a ?conman? and a ?cheat? in testimony

President Trump?s former personal lawyer will tell a House committee that Trump knew a longtime adviser was communicating with WikiLeaks during the 2016 presidential campaign

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Democrats ignored a veto threat and rammed legislation through the House that would stymie President Trump?s bid for billions of extra dollars for his border wall.

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President Trump hoped for ?great things? from his second meeting with North Korea?s Kim Jong Un as he paid a courtesy call Wednesday on his Vietnamese hosts.

Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld.

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Weld wants to debate Trump ?as one large, orange man to another.? But even GOP dissidents have their doubts

If Bill Weld stands any chance of weakening President Trump in the 2020 primary, it will be with the support of Republicans. Yet few sound ready to help Weld storm the castle, at least not yet.

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A state commission wants to try out the idea of providing a hygienic setting for people to consume illegal drugs under the watchful eyes of trained staff who can revive those who overdose.

Haverhill, Ma., 01/28/2019, Manure is put in the digester at Vanguard Renewables. John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, has built several anaerobic digestors on farms in MA, with the goal of converting much of the state's food waste and manure into heat and energy. He complains the state isn't doing enought to enforce its five-year-old ban on food waste, which requires those orgs that produce more than a ton a week of food waste to divert it from landfills. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff

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The state?s ban on food waste lacks teeth, critics say

Five years ago, Massachusetts launched the nation?s most ambitious effort to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfills. But the state is failing to enforce the restrictions, critics say.

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Steve Wynn?s former company has been fined a record $20 million for failing to investigate claims of sexual misconduct made against him before he resigned a year ago.

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Frederick Foresteire, who had led the Everett school district since 1989, abruptly retired in December amid sexual harassment allegations.

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The Patriots owner, through a spokesperson, has denied engaging in illegal activity, but local cops say his alleged misdeeds were captured on video.

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Asked Tuesday whether he believes the Patriots owner should step down, the governor demurred. ?I think that?s an issue for the Patriots and the NFL,? he said.

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Mass. monthly home sales fall, while prices rise yet again

But the number of new homes listed rose in January, giving would-be buyers reason for hope.

Boston, MA- June 01, 2017: Derek Swart enjoys a Little Chicken pale ale while visiting Trillium Garden on the Greenway in Boston, MA on June 01, 2017. 2014. The cult favorite among beer drinkers ? opened its outdoor beer garden on Boston?s Rose Kennedy Greenway Thursday. The seasonal open-air beer garden, which will run weekly through October, is free to get into, with draft beer from Trillium and wine from Westport Rivers Winery available for purchase. (Globe staff photo / Craig F. Walker) section: metro reporter:

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Boston has always been no fun. So a crackdown on beer gardens isn?t a surprise

Really, who was shocked when a couple of lawmakers, backed by surly restaurateurs, proposed curtailing Boston?s new, and very popular, beer gardens? The city, after all, has a proud history of being anti-fun, going back to the Puritans.

Somerville, MA, 02/18/2019 -- Jose Rodriguez of Lynn worked to shovel snow in Somerville. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: Reporter:

Winter storm on its way toward Boston

Parts of Massachusetts could get up to 5 inches of snow from Wednesday through Thursday morning.

stethoscope and a smartphone with a medical app, copyspace (3d render)

Study praises tech, but has suggestions for how Massachusetts can become a digital health hub

The report by MassBio and Deloitte Consulting announces the launch of MassConnect.DH as part of a plan to create more infrastructure around supporting digital health startups and biotech professionals.

Can Massachusetts break its longstanding bond with solitary confinement?

Adrian Walker

There was a consensus to reduce solitary confinement. But it hasn?t translated into action

One of the elements of the Criminal Justice Reform Act was a commitment to reduce the over-reliance on solitary confinement. But some are concerned that the changes are coming too slowly.

DEVRA FIRST

Have I got a recipe for you! But first let me tell you about my Tuscan vacation

Love them or hate them? Long recipe introductions are divisive, but that doesn?t mean they shouldn?t exist.

At MIT the backflipping Mini Cheetah robot helped kick off three days of events at the new Schwarzman College of Computing.

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At MIT?s new computing college, a robot does backflips to celebrate

MIT is holding a three-day celebration of its new Schwarzman College of Computing, a $1 billion project to integrate computer science into every university department.

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Editorial

Time?s up for Manafort, a master of corruption

The sentencing memo from the special counsel?s office paints a picture of a Washington swamp creature who couldn?t stop lying ? or obstructing justice.

Renée Graham

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We can never say we weren?t warned ? or that Republicans didn?t do everything within their power to bury those warnings.

Opinion | Jon B. Hurst

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Employees of small businesses are required to pay more than their fair share so individuals can pay far less.

Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green (14) and Serge Ibaka (9) look on as Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) drives to the net during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Embarrassed Celtics might have to accept this is just who they are

The Celtics were routed by the Raptors, and nobody seems to have answers to fix their problems.

BRUINS 4, SHARKS 1

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The Bruins used a three-goal second period to power a dominating win at TD Garden.

The New England Patriots mascot and cheerleaders celebrate in confetti on the pitch after the New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 3, 2019. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP)ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

Chad Finn

Here, it?s easy to enjoy the wait for the NFL to gear up again

The fun of the NFL Draft and the optimism it brings is still too many weeks away

Globe Magazine

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Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein sorts it out for romance seekers.

Newsletters

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Opinion columnist Michael Cohen takes a candid and no-holds-barred look at the current political moment. Sign up now.

Love Letters: The Podcast

Season Two: How do you meet someone?

Dating in 2019 is?complicated. Frustrating. Sometimes completely exhilarating. In Season 2 of the podcast, Meredith Goldstein goes deep on one of her most-asked questions.

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They were the top of their class at Boston public schools. Then life happened

Read a multi-part investigation into how and why the lives of promising Boston valedictorians didn?t quite turn out the way they expected.

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Smartphone society

In a world where the smartphone is now ubiquitous, photographers capture daily life in which the personal device is part of the moment.

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No bail for Lawrence cop charged in rape of 13-year-old boy

Officer Carlos Vieira, 49, was arraigned in Lawrence District Court on two counts each of aggravated rape of a child and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

Real Estate

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Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region?s housing shortage.

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An inside look at the expensive and grueling preparation for CEOs who face congressional inquiries.

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