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Huffman pleads guilty in college admissions case A tearful Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to participating in a nationwide college admissions cheating scandal. A prosecutor asked the judge to sentence Huffman to four months in prison and a $20,000 fine. 2 hours ago

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9 ways last night?s ?Game of Thrones? was foreshadowed ? and hints on how the series could end ?Game of Thrones? showrunners have dropped hints for years. Here?s a look at some of the main clues. 2 hours ago

Here's what critics said about latest episode Critics had a nuanced take on Sunday night's episode.

Ivy League coaching endowments raise ethics questions A Globe review found that in at least a half-dozen cases at Yale, families endowed coaching positions or programs shortly before their children went on to enroll there.

How the Boston area?s female wine experts are breaking the (wine) glass ceiling Here, women somms have been rising up the ranks at top restaurants, breaking old stereotypes, and moving the wine scene in groundbreaking directions.

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