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Man wrote disturbing Facebook posts before alleged Appalachian Trail attack
In the weeks leading up to the deadly attack last Friday in Virginia, James L. Jordan?s Facebook posts took a darker turn.

New Trump immigration plan would overhaul green card system
The latest effort, spearheaded by Trump?s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, focuses on beefing up border security and rethinking the nation?s green card system. 12 minutes ago

It?s no joke: Shark merchandise removed from Cape Cod Christmas Tree Shops amid complaints
Residents called the merchandise insensitive and inappropriate given last year?s two shark attacks, one of which was fatal. 3 hours ago

Family awarded $30m after baby delivered at MGH suffers brain injury

A jury has awarded $30.6 million to a couple whose son, Aiden, was left paralyzed and unable to speak after his delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital. 32 minutes ago

Rhode Island Travel

The hands of time are almost still in Watch Hill

The moneyed village in the southwestern-most corner of the Ocean State has proudly clung to its gentle pace for more than a century.

Dave Epstein
Warm, dry weekend is finally on the way
This will be our first weekend without rain since St. Patrick?s Day. Plus, an early look at the Memorial Day forecast. 45 minutes ago

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She gave him a kidney, so what?s a couple of Bruins tickets between friends?
From the nation?s capital, Paul Basken was wondering: How do I get to a Bruins playoff game? Then he thought of his pal, Brittany Marino.

game of thrones finale

Tell us: How do you think ?Game of Thrones? will end?

With one episode left, only a few major players are still in the running for the Iron Throne. We?re curious: How do you think it will end?
?Game of Thrones? prequel is on the way

Opinion | Amy Cuddy
Looking for happiness? Try purpose instead
Our pursuit of happiness can come at the expense of finding deeper and more sustaining versions of psychological and physical well-being.

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?Bachelorette? alum Chris Lambton wins Dennis selectman?s race
The Dennis resident was elected Tuesday to a seat on the five-member board in his Cape Cod hometown, where he lives with his wife, Peyton, a season 10 contestant on ?The Bachelor.?

Harvard researcher presents data on the makeup of the Milky Way
Ana Bonaca has made intriguing new findings about the makeup of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Massachusetts marijuana cafes get preliminary OK

State regulators approved the policy on a 3-2 vote after heated debate. But social consumption could still be a long way off. 2:55 p.m.
Crime

Boston man tries to rob, threatens to shoot Brookline pot customer

?Give me the weed or I will shoot you,? the man allegedly said to a customer who had just left New England Treatment Access in Brookline.

3 Somerville teens arrested in Harvard Square shooting

Police early Thursday morning arrested three Somerville teenagers for their alleged roles in a weekend shooting in Harvard Square that wounded a fourth teen, officials said.

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ESPN knew when to give Terry Rozier some valuable minutes

With the sting of elimination still fresh, the Celtics guard created some buzz for the network Tuesday.

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2020
24 Democrats are running. Here?s what local voters say about that
Another day, another Democrat throws a hat in the ring, and voters ask, now who?

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Is this the flying car science fiction promised us? Jet-powered flying taxi unveiled
A German startup aims to fly the all-electric vertical takeoff and landing passenger jets in cities worldwide by 2025.

COLLEGE ADMISSION SCANDAL

He bought the fencing coach?s house. Then his son got into Harvard

The Needham house was assessed at $549,300, but sold for nearly a million dollars. The buyer, who never lived a day there, would sell it 17 months later at a substantial loss in what may become the next chapter in the national debate over fairness in college admissions.
Read the Harvard statement on fencing coach Peter Brand Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin appear in Boston court in college cheating scandal

Know about college admissions wrongdoing? Tell us

In light of the recent college admissions scandal, we?re looking for the public?s help better understanding how families and students play the admissions game.