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Pence says Trump ‘endangered my family’ on Jan. 6

Former vice president Mike Pence on Saturday harshly criticized former president Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol, widening the rift between the two men as they prepare to battle over the Republican nomination in next year’s election.

A tiny street in Dorchester is a magnet for street violence. Police say one house is the source of so much trouble.
A teal-colored house at 10 Helen St. has served as a hive of gang activity, raided by police at least three times in as many years, and has been shot at multiple times amid conflicts between rival street crews, including one group that calls the triple decker home, police records and court documents show.

Late-winter storm is expected to bring a mix of rain, snow, and high winds beginning Monday night

Forecasters have “increased confidence” that parts of the state face the potential for between six to 12 inches of snow and strong winds during the storm, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist.

‘This hit like a ton of bricks’: Troubles at Silicon Valley Bank ripple across Boston tech scene

Startups and investors who depended on SVB face the reality that their accounts are frozen after the California-based bank, a key player in the tech economy, was seized by regulators.
SVB fallout spreads around the world as UK firms plea for help

Families of Mass. residents killed by police rally to demand end to qualified immunity

The families of several people killed by police were joined at a protest by the founders of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to demand that legislators end qualified immunity in Massachusetts.

Transit Police to monitor for hate group activity on public transportation heading to St. Patrick’s Day parade

Elected representatives from South Boston said they met Friday evening with law enforcement officials after members of a neo-Nazi group gathered last year along the parade route and displayed a banner reading, “Keep Boston Irish.”
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Another promising afternoon for Chris Sale against the Twins

It was a building-block day,” Sale said after his second Grapefruit League outing. “We’ve got more work to do but it was a step in the right direction."
Peter Abraham: There’s a world of interest in this year’s World Baseball Classic

Your Patriots free agency primer: Who could walk, what they need, and players to know

The Patriots need a receiver and a tackle. They've got 16 free agents — including Jakobi Meyers and Damien Harris — who could walk. Our reporters offer their insight and analysis as things begin to heat up.
Patriots safety Devin McCourty announces his retirement after 13 seasons
John Powers | On Skiing

The incomparable Mikaela Shiffrin has a solid case for greatest skier ever, male or female

With her 87th World Cup victory, she eclipsed the mark of the great Ingemar Stenmark, who himself has stated, “She’s much better than I was."
Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup record with 87th career win, surpassing Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark
Opinion
Brian McGrory

The little boots inside Lindsay Clancy’s house make clear none of it makes any sense at all

A photo of the boots arrived on my phone one night last week, part of a batch of more than two dozen pictures of the inside of the Clancy’s house taken a few days after the children’s deaths.
EDITORIAL

Boston’s police watchdog should be doing more
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Did a 21st-century pharmacy really just cave to the threat of a 19th-century antiabortion law?
RENÉE GRAHAM

Fox News and Tucker Carlson’s big lies
EDITORIAL

As Congress mulls permanent daylight saving time, the Bay State should signal it’s ready
The Emancipator

We need to talk about Tár’s racist ending

In a time of rising anti-Asian hate, Tár, starring Cate Blanchett as a world-famous conductor, carelessly relies on Asian stereotypes to portray its White protagonist’s fall from grace.
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Special reports

Spotlight Report: Fate and the fallen star

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

More recent News

Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari shaves head for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, aid pediatric cancer care
The injured Celtics forward took part in fund-raising tradition that began when three men shaved their heads on St. Patrick’s Day, 2000, in an Irish pub in New York.

Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing in Blackstone

The victim, a 42-year-old man, was taken to a Rhode Island hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. A 32-year-old man was later arrested and charged with his death.

2023 Oscars: Who will win, who should win, and who shouldn’t be here
Will "Everything Everywhere All at Once" win ... almost everything?

Commentary: Where do Black women in film go from here?

Storm breaches California river’s levee, thousands evacuate
A Northern California agricultural community famous for its strawberry crop was forced to evacuate early Saturday after the Pajaro River’s levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river that pummeled the state.

Postal service offers $50,000 reward in search for man who allegedly robbed letter carrier in Randolph

The robbery happened around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday on Canton Street while the letter carrier was working, USPIS officials said.

In retirement, Devin McCourty can finally make time for himself
McCourty was still playing at extremely high level for the Patriots — remember he had an interception, a fumble recovery, and a TD-saving pass breakup in his final game — which had to make retirement deliberations even tougher.

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At 80, Doris Kearns Goodwin has a whole new life

The famed historian lives in a condo in the city and hangs out with illustrious pals at the ’Quin, as she works on a different kind of book.

After T slowdown, more questions about track safety
The MBTA ordered speed restrictions on subway lines after managers realized they could not say whether corrective actions were taken following a safety inspection of train tracks conducted in February.

Ron DeSantis dips a toe in Iowa, with Trump in his sights
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was greeted on Friday by a crowded casino ballroom of Iowans eager to get an in-person look at the potential presidential contender.

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In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community
Artists John O’Reilly and James Tellin built an extraordinary life together at a time when gay couples rarely lived openly.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Movie starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck to film at Bova’s Bakery in the North End

Bill Janovitz goes deep to tell the story of Leon Russell, a rock showman teetering on a tightrope

8 of the most memorable fictional TV music makers

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | ERIC BEALL

Beautiful ruins: What about those 1 euro houses in Italy?
SCOT LEHIGH

The GOP’s two wings: Reality-based vs. bamboozled

MARCELA GARCÍA

Is Mexico a lawless place?
Heather Hopp-Bruce

The missing puzzle piece
EDITORIAL

In Israel, the rule of law teeters on the brink
IDEAS | JASON MIKLIAN

Crazy rich autocracies: What are they doing better than democracies?

Metro

Late-winter storm is expected to bring a mix of rain, snow, and high winds beginning Monday night

Forecasters have “increased confidence” that parts of the state face the potential for between six to 12 inches of snow and strong winds during the storm, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist.

Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari shaves head for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, aid pediatric cancer care

The injured Celtics forward took part in fund-raising tradition that began when three men shaved their heads on St. Patrick’s Day, 2000, in an Irish pub in New York.

Postal service offers $50,000 reward in search for man who allegedly robbed letter carrier in Randolph

The robbery happened around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday on Canton Street while the letter carrier was working, USPIS officials said.

Families of Mass. residents killed by police rally to demand end to qualified immunity

The families of several people killed by police were joined at a protest by the founders of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to demand that legislators end qualified immunity in Massachusetts.

Sports

MIAA hockey tournament semifinals

A.J. Thomas soaks up moment as third-seeded Canton boys’ hockey punches its ticket to the Division 2 state championship at TD Garden

Thomas tallied the winner at 10:24 of the third period and followed with an empty-netter for the third-seeded Bulldogs (21-4) in a 3-1 victory over No. 2 Duxbury for their fourth trip to the Garden since 2019.
men's hockey east quarterfinals

Mick Messner breaks scoreless tie in second overtime to lift Merrimack men over Boston College in Hockey East quarterfinals

Merrimack will play UMass Lowell and Boston University will face Providence in the semifinals Friday at TD Garden.
CELTICS 134, HAWKS 125

Celtics keep their cool late after Marcus Smart’s ejection, hold off Trae Young and the feisty Hawks

After Smart was ejected, but Al Horford took control of the huddle and told his teammates they had to keep their poise. Jayson Tatum finished the win with 34 points and 15 rebounds.
MIAA DIVISION 1 BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Needham and North Andover finish off the Final 4 in Division 1 boys’ basketball
MIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Forged by stiff regular-season tests, St. Mary’s boys’ basketball surges into Division 3 semifinals

Golf roundup

After a 26-hole day, Scottie Scheffler leads The Players Championship by two shots

Business

Gas prices surge in New Jersey, around nation

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.47, up eight cents from last week. Drivers were paying $4.31 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.

SVB fallout spreads around the world as UK firms plea for help

SBV’s UK unit is set to be declared insolvent, has already ceased trading and is no longer taking new customers.

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy

SVB China venture says operations have been stable, independent
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spring preview

30 of the best dance, theater, book, art, and classical music events
Globe Magazine

In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community

Academy Awards

After a bruising 2022 ceremony, Oscar could use some advice
PERSPECTIVE

Why I reserve special, ornery ire for the ‘we owe you’ Oscar nomination

metro

Colby College goes into lockdown after shot fired on campus

A tiny street in Dorchester is a magnet for street violence. Police say one house is the source of so much trouble.

A deadly cancer you probably haven’t heard of is becoming more common. But a pioneering HIV activist is hoping to change that.

sports

Harvard women’s basketball falls short in NCAA Tournament bid, Princeton rallies to win Ivy League title

Ellie Shea sizzles again at New Balance Nationals indoor track meet, setting another record, this time in the girls’ 5,000-meter run

Derek Carr joins Saints with a chip on his shoulder after how things ended with the Raiders

business

The strong job market is becoming its own worst enemy

Fane Tower developer scraps plans for what would have been Providence’s tallest skyscraper

Silicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC as depositors pull cash

politics

It was a week when Republicans and Democrats did battle — within their own parties

Ron DeSantis dips a toe in Iowa, with Trump in his sights

Michael Cohen, former Trump lawyer, to testify before grand jury next week, sources say

Nation

Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, end 5-month mission

Storm breaches California river’s levee, thousands evacuate

Maine college goes into lockdown after shot fired on campus

World

Tweet by UK soccer hero Gary Lineker on asylum seekers kicks up a huge culture war and BBC boycott

Farmers, environmental activists hold demos in The Hague

UK: Russian advance in Bakhmut could come with heavy losses

opinion

The little boots inside Lindsay Clancy’s house make clear none of it makes any sense at all

Contrasting views of rent control from two small landlords

Governor needs to make welfare of those in jail her concern, too

lifestyle

She never left her husband

The envelope (or e-mail), please: How to brace for college admissions season

Freshman at Brown wins $100,000 in ‘Jeopardy!’ high school reunion tournament

food & dining

Where you should eat, drink, and celebrate for Saint Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island

D.C. standout Del Mar will open downtown; Hue brings colorful nightlife to the old Storyville space

It’s a new season for Season to Taste

travel

Coffee, tea, or cats? A new cafe in Peabody caters to feline fanatics.

The Newport Car Museum is ‘not only a car museum . . . it’s an art museum’

A Costa Rican getaway turns into a 17-hour road trip to Texas

Arts

At the MFA, enslaved Black potters’ work brings lives into the light in ‘Hear Me Now’

Abstraction is women’s work, too, at Addison Gallery of American Art

The politics of play at Northeastern University’s Gallery 360

Books

Nancy Hopkins and her colleagues challenged a culture of male dominance at MIT in the 1990s — and won. Kate Zernike’s ‘The Exceptions’ tells us how.

Sabrina Orah Mark seeks the place where old and new collide

An eccentric matriarch takes in the family black sheep in Cathleen Schine’s tender ‘Kunstlers in Paradise’

Movies

Robert Downey Jr. joins Boston-based cybersecurity company’s board of directors

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89

Good Will (apartment) Hunting: Unit in triple-decker where Matt Damon’s character lived costs $4,500 a month

Television

Can-do attitude prevails, as ‘Shrinking’ earns a second season

8 of the most memorable fictional TV music makers

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89

music

A clarinet’s right to remain silent, and to speak out

Bill Janovitz goes deep to tell the story of Leon Russell, a rock showman teetering on a tightrope

In demand and on the move, Ambrose Akinmusire’s explorations lead to Boston and beyond

Theater/Dance

For comedian Fortune Feimster, ‘live, laugh, love’ is a way of life

Comedian Sam Morril on elevating his game and teaming up with Julian Edelman

A free spirit soars beyond convention in ART’s ‘The Wife of Willesden’

globe local

‘Remember that time when there was nowhere else we needed to be?’

The Argument: Should Massachusetts provide rental assistance for all who qualify?

Police help the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

Obituaries

Michael Gruenbaum, Holocaust survivor who wrote about boyhood in a Nazi concentration camp, dies at 92

Eugene Kohn, architect of skyscraping ambitions, dies at 92

Jean Faut, star pitcher in women’s baseball league, dies at 98