Christie?s associates are losing influence with Trump

Mike Rogers, a former representative from Michigan, had been thought to be a leading candidate to head the CIA.

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A number of Chris Christie allies have been told they were no longer in line for top posts.

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Trump: ?I am the only one who knows who the finalists are!?

As Donald Trump?s transition team saw challenges on Tuesday, the president-elect took to Twitter to make his thoughts on the matter known.

Rudy Giuliani during the Wall Street Journal?s CEO Council in Washington on Monday.

Giuliani defends his business ties amid Secretary of State scrutiny

?I have friends all over the world,? the former New York mayor said. ?When you become the mayor, you become interested in foreign policy.?

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After years of gridlock in Washington, lobbyists are getting ready for a GOP government and its agenda.

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US Senator Elizabeth Warren said if Donald Trump doesn?t get rid of lobbyists and Wall Street insiders, she will fight him ?every step of the way.?

US Rep. Seth Moulton, a Northshore freshman congressman attends a volunteer house party before heading out to knock on doors for Hillary Clinton in Exeter, NH, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. CREDIT: Cheryl Senter for The Boston Globe

Democrats, including some from Mass., rebel in House

Donald Trump?s win has resulted in unrest among rank-and-file Democrats.

Marijuana growing in a home in Rhode Island for medical use.

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Shirley Leung

Five ways to fix the bad pot law Mass. just passed

Our Beacon Hill leaders should do what they didn?t do in the first place, which is steer this runaway train down the right track.

Colorado began retail marijuana sales on Jan. 1, 2014. The marijuana industry in Massachusetts will face many of the same challenges.

Marijuana gold rush? Walmart of Weed? Not so fast

The path from Election Day to a full-blown pot industry is long and uncertain.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

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The Patriots couldn?t pressure Russell Wilson, and they couldn?t stop the run.

According to the Spotlight Report, Thornton Law Firm reimbursed partner Garrett Bradley (above), a former state representative, for donations made to candidates.

SPOTLIGHT FOLLOW-UP

Federal prosecutors launch probe of law firm over donations

The US attorney?s office is looking into Thornton Law Firm?s practice of reimbursing partners for millions of dollars in political donations.

High lead levels found in 160 school buildings in Mass.

Officials said steps are being taken in those schools to address the issues.

Damaged train was allowed to carry passengers

The commuter train struck a post in South Station, but it was put into service the next morning.

Patrick Downes, a bombing survivor, in the film ?Marathon.?

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Movie REview

?Marathon? a portrait of deep wounds and true grit

This restrained and eloquent documentary recalls the pride and solidarity of a city sorely wounded, and its determination to heal.

Richard Newayno, a carrier for 28 years, delivered mail along his route in Dorchester Tuesday.

The Postal Service needs you, and hundreds of other workers

An aging workforce and a wave of retirements have created many openings, and the agency wants to hire 500 in the Boston area.

Thomas Farragher

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The fire destroyed the barn, expensive equipment, and 7,000 young turkeys. But then something wonderful happened.

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Facebook is under fire for failing to rein in fake and biased news stories that some believe may have swayed the presidential election.

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6 tips to boost your restaurant?s business this holiday season

The holidays don?t just call for presents?they call for food, too. Take advantage of all the opportunities the holidays give restaurants with these simple tips.

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Special reports

Spotlight Team: The desperate and the dead

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Defendants with mental illness are much more likely to receive punishment than treatment, putting Mass. courts behind much of the country in addressing the mental health crisis.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

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Signs of reactions

Emotions are running high in the wake of the presidential election.