Death on Derby Day in N.H.

The snowmobile ridden by Steven Weiss, who managed to make it to shore when his machine broke through the ice. The two friends with him drowned.

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The morning of Feb. 11 was the beginning of the worst day in the history of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Politics

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World leaders are trying to unlock the puzzle of when to take Trump at his word and when to believe his surrogates.

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Tom Perez, former labor secretary, is new DNC head

Tom Perez, former labor secretary under President Obama, was elected the chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

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The US representative spoke about safeguarding minority rights under President Trump?s administration.

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Police say 28 people were injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd watching the Krewe of Endymion parade in New Orleans.

The Oscars 2017

Ashton Sanders in the 2016 film ?Moonlight,? directed by Barry Jenkins.

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critic?s notebook

Oscars a ready platform for outrage

The last time the country was in this much of a mess when Oscar night rolled around was 49 years ago.

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THOMAS FARRAGHER

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More than 3,300 nerds have come to Boston to celebrate their eccentricities.

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?What?s most important to underscore is that our commitment to a non-discriminatory experience is unwavering,? Rakesh Khurana said.

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Starts & Stops

How much parking is too much parking in Greater Boston?

A study from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council showed that there may be too much parking in several cities close to Boston.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

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Carl Yastrzemski and the Impossible Dream season of 1967 changed everything for the Red Sox.

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Boston broke a high temperature record for the third day in a row.

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DANTE RAMOS

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New shadows on Boston Common? Sorry, this just isn?t a problem.

Special reports

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How did 14-year-old Raeshawn Moody wind up becoming among the youngest to face a murder charge in Boston?

Investigations

The Desperate and the Dead | Part 7

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One Texas city took on mental health as a community and became a national model. Why can?t Mass. do the same?

Real Estate

What is it really like to live in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

The quaint, quiet coastal town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is a well-kept secret no more, thanks to the recent Hollywood film that takes its name from the place.