An early look at the Encore casino?s millions of dollars? worth of art
There?s nothing subtle or understated about much of the artwork and design that will adorn the Encore Boston Harbor, the towering palace along the Mystic River in Everett.
Woman, 49, found slain in vehicle in Lexington
The victim was identified by the Middlesex DA as Shen Cai of Lexington.
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Ideas | PRABAL CHAKRABARTI
Loss, grief, and redemption through adoption
We were in India to radically change a young boy?s life; I secretly hoped that this child ? a complete stranger, someone who had come into this world with nothing ? would save us, too.
We were in India to radically change a young boy?s life; I secretly hoped that this child ? a complete stranger, someone who had come into this world with nothing ? would save us, too.
Kirk Minihane announces that he has a new job
The former WEEI morning show co-host will join Barstool Sports.
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Kevin Spacey?s lawyers claim accuser in Nantucket assault case deleted key text messages
The attorneys say prosecutors lied for months about being in possession of the accuser?s phone and also raised concerns that the sister of an official in the prosecution?s office is friends with the accuser?s mother.
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The attorneys say prosecutors lied for months about being in possession of the accuser?s phone and also raised concerns that the sister of an official in the prosecution?s office is friends with the accuser?s mother.
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Larry Edelman
Stocks slump after US expands trade war to Mexico
American companies are in the crossfire of Trump?s Mexico tariffs
Trump?s latest move melds his obsessions with tariffs, immigration
President Trump seems determined to choke off illegal immigration ? even if it hurts American consumers and companies.
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Maryetta Dussourd, leading figure in fight against clergy abuse, dies at 74
Ms. Dussourd channeled fury into action after seven boys in her extended family were sexually abused by the Rev. John Geoghan.
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Ms. Dussourd channeled fury into action after seven boys in her extended family were sexually abused by the Rev. John Geoghan.
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Salem Diner closes after nearly 80 years in business
The historic joint, which shut down Friday, served up savory breakfast fare to local residents, pols, college kids, even Johnny Pesky.
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The historic joint, which shut down Friday, served up savory breakfast fare to local residents, pols, college kids, even Johnny Pesky.
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Jury awards Foxborough woman?s family $17.5 million for dying of lung cancer from smoking cigarettes
A jury found RJ Reynolds should be held financially responsible for Pamela Coyne?s death by marketing a product harmful to consumers.
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Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ?My initial reaction was, ?I?m going out with a hippie? ?
This inquisitive pair was determined to figure out why they were matched.
This inquisitive pair was determined to figure out why they were matched.
?We miss her beyond measure?: Jennifer Dulos?s family, friends thank people searching for her
Authorities are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos, the mother of five who went missing last week from New Canaan, Conn.
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Pressley calls UMass Boston grads ?President Trump?s worst nightmare?
In her commencement speech, rising Democratic Party star Ayanna Pressley praised the hard work and diversity of the college?s Class of 2019.
Full text of Pressley's commencement speech
In her commencement speech, rising Democratic Party star Ayanna Pressley praised the hard work and diversity of the college?s Class of 2019.
Stephen King relays friend?s horrifying encounter with a tick
The prolific scribe, a Mainer whose frightening fiction has been adapted into critically acclaimed films, relayed his account of a particularly invasive tick via Twitter.
Gary Washburn | On Basketball
Some doubted the Raptors, but Game 1 proved they?re a threat to win it all
Judge?s order allows sole abortion clinic in Missouri to continue operating
The ruling prevents Missouri from becoming the first state without an abortion clinic since the US Supreme Court?s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.
marijuana
Ben & Jerry?s wants to make CBD ice cream ? but it needs federal law to change first
Ben & Jerry?s is eager to join the CBD trend and wants to use sustainably sourced CBD from Vermont to do it.
FDA to hold CBD hearing
Ben & Jerry?s is eager to join the CBD trend and wants to use sustainably sourced CBD from Vermont to do it.
Off-duty Brookline officer helps stop alleged package thief who targeted area homes
Police said the thief was caught in the act of an alleged theft on Beacon Street shortly before 4:20 p.m., thanks to the sharp-eyed observations of one of their own.
Marijuana
Illinois poised to become 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana
A bill to legalize marijuana in Illinois is heading to the governor?s desk following a successful vote in the House of Representatives on Friday.
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The net worth of millennials is taking a dive compared to previous generations, new study finds
The study found that millennials? net worth was about $8,000, 34 percent lower than their parents? cohort at their age.
Amid reports of North Korean purge, there are reasons for caution
A South Korean newspaper reported Friday that North Korea executed a senior envoy involved in nuclear negotiations with the US as well as four other high-level officials. But there are reasons for caution.
Parents, supporters heartbroken over closing of Everett?s Pope John XXIII High School
In a letter to parents, Head of School Carl DiMaiti said there simply wasn?t enough resources available to keep the school open.
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Don?t blink, but 5G is about to change a lot more than just watching movies
The advent of superfast 5G wireless networks could be as revolutionary for businesses and for consumers watching video on their smartphones.
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Gillette?s new ad, featuring a transgender man, seen as groundbreaking
An ad celebrating a transgender man?s first shave is the latest in a series of provocative spots that Gillette has rolled out since the start of the year.
In the Northern Avenue bridge project, some see a test for Boston and its transit future
Should moving cars be the priority? Or is putting cars first precisely the problem? Can shuttle buses safely mix with people on foot? And at what cost?
Should moving cars be the priority? Or is putting cars first precisely the problem? Can shuttle buses safely mix with people on foot? And at what cost?
Kevin Cullen
He may not become president, but Seth Moulton has done his country some service
Moulton is trying to become the most powerful man in the world. But first he had to admit that he is vulnerable like everybody else.
Moulton is trying to become the most powerful man in the world. But first he had to admit that he is vulnerable like everybody else.
Guy Fieri is opening a restaurant here, and he?s promising to street taco the heck out of us
The prolific restaurateur and spiky-haired host will open Guy Fieri?s Tequila Cocina at the Hub on Causeway, adjacent to TD Garden, in late September.
The prolific restaurateur and spiky-haired host will open Guy Fieri?s Tequila Cocina at the Hub on Causeway, adjacent to TD Garden, in late September.
Q&A: Former Celtics assistant Micah Shrewsberry discusses Irving, Hayward, Tatum and Brown
Shrewsberry spent the last six years as one of Brad Stevens?s top assistants, but left to take a similar role at Purdue.
