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Republicans narrowly elect Kevin McCarthy in 15th ballot, ending a chaotic GOP stalemate

Republican Kevin McCarthy flipped more than a dozen colleagues to support him in dramatic votes Friday for House speaker, a sign of progress for the embattled leader on the fourth day and 14th ballot of a grueling standoff that is testing American democracy.
A little-known committee could be at the heart of the speaker fight Here's a play-by-play look at how the 12th and 13th votes unfolded
ANALYSIS

McCarthy could finally be on the brink of becoming speaker, but at what cost?

With all the backroom dealing, McCarthy may secure the job title, but not the job.

Tense moment between Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy during 14th vote for speaker of the House

Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Kevin McCarthy seemed to share a tense moment after Gaetz voted “present” during the 14th ballot for House speaker Friday night, narrowly denying McCarthy the speaker position again after a week of voting.

In first acts as governor, Healey signs order creating climate chief, reappoints Baker’s public safety secretary
Healey's executive action makes official a campaign promise to create the first-of-its-kind position within her inner circle in a bid to create a “whole-of-government response” to climate change in Massachusetts.

As first woman, LGBTQ governor in Mass., Maura Healey’s inauguration is more than just a history lesson See photos from Governor Maura Healey’s inaugural party with headliner Brandi Carlile

A Cohasset mother of three goes missing, and answers are few
As the search for Ana Walshe continues, authorities appear to have few answers in a case that has drawn considerable media attention and left this typically quiet South Shore community shaken.

What we know about the case of the missing Cohasset woman

Latest numbers show jump in COVID-19 deaths as expected winter surge arrives

During the week that ended Wednesday, 129 Massachusetts residents died of COVID-19, double the toll during the last week of November.
Most of Mass. is now at ‘high’ community COVID levels, says the CDC See the latest levels of coronavirus in Boston-area waste water UMass Boston reinstates indoor mask requirements amid rising COVID rates

Patriots suspend cornerback Jack Jones and punter Jake Bailey
Jones (knee) hasn’t played since Week 14 against Arizona, while Bailey (back) hasn’t played since Week 9 against Indianapolis.

Family of 20-year-old student fatally shot by Cambridge police ‘devastated’ by loss

Sayed Faisal of Cambridge was fatally shot after he allegedly charged at an officer with a long knife and ignored commands to drop the weapon, according to authorities. His funeral will be Saturday and his family said they are grateful for the support of the community.

Alzheimer’s drug wins FDA approval after studies show it slows the disease

Questions remain about the treatment, Leqembi, sold by Cambridge-based Biogen and Japan's Eisai, including its safety and whether Medicare will cover it.

6-year-old shoots teacher at Virginia Elementary School, police say

‘I am stuck in an Orange Line car.’ Passenger on disabled MBTA train tweets play-by-play of his ordeal.

‘Spare’: Here are some of the most explosive leaks from Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir

A physical altercation with William over Meghan. The infamous Nazi costume. Details about the drama between Meghan and Kate. Here's what we've learned from reports about the bombshell book so far.

Bill Campbell, All-Star Red Sox reliever in 1977, dies at 74

Campbell played 15 seasons in the majors with seven teams from 1973-87, but made his lone All-Star appearance for the 1977 Red Sox, when he won American League Fireman of the Year.

‘To hear him talk to us, it was everything. That’s all we needed’; Bills overjoyed seeing Damar Hamlin on video call

Friday’s video conference was one of the latest positive developments for Hamlin, who is now breathing on his own.
NFL owners approve playoff plan for neutral AFC Championship site after Bills-Bengals is canceled
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MARCELA GARCÍA

Why a record number of Nicaraguans are fleeing their homeland

All told, from October 2020 to November 2022, federal authorities encountered about 270,000 Nicaraguans at the US-Mexico border.
Nate Tinner-Williams

An interfaith, international affair at Pope Benedict’s funeral
IDEAS | V.M. VINES

Why I volunteer for medical trials
IDEAS | CHARLES M. SENNOTT

In Ukraine, displays of resilience amid the horrors of Russian airstrikes
LETTERS

My son’s death was preventable. Fix the T. Lives depend on it.
The Emancipator

We’ve Been Here Before: Insurrections and White Supremacy

As we remember and assess the damage of the January 6th Insurrection on America today, it’s valuable to take a hard look at the impact and consequences that white conservative election denialism played in our shared history.
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Will Dallas mark a full return to ‘the best version’ of the Celtics, or will there be slippage in San Antonio?
Jayson Tatum (triple-double: 29 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) and Jaylen Brown gladly were willing to defer scoring responsibility to their supporting cast, which helped the Celtics strike a more balanced effort vs. the Mavericks.

‘You held the line’: Biden honors police, poll workers on Jan. 6
President Biden addressed the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol by awarding 14 people with the Presidential Citizens Award for their courageous acts on Jan. 6.

Developer fleshes out plan for Shawmut Station apartments
The project, which faces stiff opposition from abutters, would be fill most of the two-thirds of an acre that has been home to the Fitzpatrick Brothers vehicle repair shop since 1894.

LOVE LETTERS
I want him to consider polyamory
“I also flirt with his wife when I see her.”

One-on-one with Cam Neely: From the Bruins’ hot start to the Mitchell Miller fiasco, it’s been an eventful few months
The Bruins president has enjoyed the positive (a 30-4-4 start) and learned from the negative (the Mitchell Miller signing).

Why are girls’ basketball stars leaving MIAA schools for NEPSAC programs?
The players are finding that prep schools can afford them better exposure to college recruiters, among other benefits.

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As the search for Ana Walshe continues, authorities appear to have few answers in a case that has drawn considerable media attention and left this typically quiet South Shore community shaken.
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House reconvenes Friday night as McCarthy inches closer

We’re gathering the latest news and updates from the vote for the House speaker. Follow along.

Three Mass. fire chiefs retired this week

Chiefs Mike Patterson of Burlington, Stephen Archer of Lynn, and Richard DeLorie of Wellesley are stepping down after serving for 34, 28, and 30 years, respectively.

Family of 20-year-old student fatally shot by Cambridge police ‘devastated’ by loss

Sayed Faisal of Cambridge was fatally shot after he allegedly charged at an officer with a long knife and ignored commands to drop the weapon, according to authorities. His funeral will be Saturday and his family said they are grateful for the support of the community.

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PRIDE 5, WHALE 2

Pride burst past Whale with a big second period and even bigger effort in net from Corinne Schroeder

Schroeder made 38 saves for the first-place Pride and Taylor Wenczkowski, Elizabeth Giguere, and Jillian Dempsey scored in the second period.
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HS wrestling notebook: Ashland’s Patrick DesLauriers takes a calculating approach in making quick work of his opponents

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Coming off a winless 2022, Collin Morikawa off to a good start to ’23 after two rounds in Kapalua

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HS girls' basketball: St. Mary's 52, Cathedral 33

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Dodgers cut ties with Trevor Bauer following reduction of sexual-misconduct suspension
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‘I am stuck in an Orange Line car.’ Passenger on disabled MBTA train tweets play-by-play of his ordeal.

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Developer fleshes out plan for Shawmut Station apartments

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Police use K-9s in search for missing Cohasset mother of three

Residents of 3 LA apartment buildings reach deal to buy homes that Boston University inherited

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Justin Turner, a Dodger for nearly a decade, intrigued by new opportunity with Red Sox

Sophia Smith named US Soccer Female Player of the Year; youngest winner since Mia Hamm

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travel

Europe will soon allow phone calls on flights. Will the US be next?

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Books

Laura Zigman’s ‘Small World’ is a love letter to a sisterhood forged through disability and death

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Poet Laureate Ada Limón uses poetry as a way of tuning in to the world

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Upcoming first-time ‘SNL’ hosts: Aubrey Plaza, Michael B. Jordan

‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ member Jennifer Shah gets 6 1/2 years

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