Speaker Paul Ryan said the House Republican health care plan was the only alternative to the Obama-era law.
Kennedy ripped into the House GOP?s plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act Wednesday in a surprisingly pointed jibe at Speaker Paul Ryan.
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Can a GOP governor support Planned Parenthood? Baker?s about to find out.Conservatives have bristled against Governor Charlie Baker?s pledge to support the program with state dollars if Washington pulls funding.
Capital Source
Patrick ally joins Setti Warren?s teamJoshua Boger will serve as finance chair for the Newton mayor?s as-yet-unannounced campaign for governor.
Southie parade organizers face backlash after gay group rejectedThe parade?s chief marshal has stepped down and both Mayor Martin Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker said they would likely not march.
Witness testifies about last moments of man allegedly killed by Aaron HernandezMoments after Daniel de Abreu was shot in the chest, he struggled to breathe, and his friend tried to offer words of comfort.
N.H. woman injects woman trying to give birth with drugsA police official described the case as an ?appalling? example of the toll that drugs are taking on N.H. communities.
Vt. mayor says election loss due to support for Syrian refugeesDefeated Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras said that he believes his community will be defined across the state and the nation by its stance on refugees.
?You?re stuck with me,? FBI Director James Comey says The director spoke at Boston College Wednesday, but steered clear of President Trump?s wire-tapping claims.
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As snowy owl experts from around the world gathered in Boston this week, one of the birds was making its own trip to Logan Airport.
Patriots trade for tight end Dwayne AllenWith Martellus Bennett now unlikely to return to New England after one year, Allen would serve as a second tight end.
Tim Tebow goes 0 for 3 in first major league gameThe baseball newcomer faced last season?s Cy Young winner in the Mets-Red Sox preseason game Wednesday.
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Demonstrators were out in Harvard Square and Downtown Crossing Wednesday to take part in protests related to ?A Day Without a Woman.?
Talking Points
A roundup of Wednesday?s business news.
Television review
The third season of ABC?s excellent anthology series opens onto a broad canvas and repesents an integrated vision of our country?s problems.
Celtics at Warriors | 10:30 p.m. (CSN)
It?s all good between Isaiah Thomas and Brad Stevens now The player and coach cleared the air after Thomas was unhappy with Stevens?s strategy Monday.
This CEO just explained what the American Dream means to an immigrantCarbonite CEO Mohamad Ali spoke at the JFK Library about his experiences immigrating as a child from Guyana. Read his full remarks.
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Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner reportedly put brakes on divorce Affleck?s increased self-care efforts are reportedly part of why the couple has backed away from divorce plans.
Address: The week in real estateOur weekly digest on buying, selling, and design, with expert advice and insider neighborhood knowledge.
Trump Today: What to do about WikiLeaks?Once upon a time, candidate Trump loved WikiLeaks. Now he finds himself in an awkward position.
EDITORIAL
GOP sails into the health care stormIf House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are serious about their efforts to overhaul that law, they had better be prepared for a similar ordeal.
SPECIAL REPORT
Two sisters, one house, and a mysteryOver the years Sheryl Waldman faded from view until she vanished, and no one seemed to notice ? until one cold evening last December.
Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know aboutIf you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.
How psychology makes sense of Trump?s conspiracy theoriesHis embrace of conspiracy theories provides a window into how his mind works, psychologists say.
They build their roster methodically and carefully, so don?t fret if there are no big moves Thursday.
The move would restrict how the state can use sensitive data collected by its new electronic tolling system, including motorists? travel history and how fast they drive.
Reader's hemlock has a white lining along the stem underneath its needles.
The first lady hosted a luncheon Wednesday to celebrate the UN-designated day, and several prominent names were in attendance.
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Options range from small crossovers to large sedans.
China also urged South Korea to suspend deployment of a US anti-missile system.
Among the positions being cut are business systems analysts, project managers, and quality assurance workers, he said.
The Newton native writes about his trip to Russia.
Chefs Jeremy Kean and Philip Kruta started something with their popular Whisk pop-ups.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight??Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Women around the globe took the streets to participate in International Women?s Day.
Ground Game
With health care proposal, GOP feels history repeating It wasn?t that long ago that Republicans mocked Democrats about the bumbling way they drafted the Affordable Care Act.
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