KEVIN CULLEN

Three little words sunk Michelle Carter

Judge Lawrence Moniz?s decision, followed nationally if not internationally, had all the drama of the climax of a ripped-from-the-headlines television show.

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Michelle Carter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the suicide of her boyfriend, Conrad Roy.

Psychiatrist says Carter verdict shows risk of ?toying? with the emotionally vulnerable

The verdict affirms society?s disapproval of mistreating people who are suffering and often not thinking rationally, one expert says.

Red Sox 2, Astros 1

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Betts hit a solo homer in the eighth, his third home in three games.

Sail Boston

Boston, MA- June 16, 2017: SN Lance Taylor of the U. S. Constitution Color Guard prepares for the Opening Ceremony of Sail Boston at the Boston Harbor Hotel Rotunda in Boston, MA on June 16, 2017. Sail Boston is a six-day celebration of Boston?s maritime history, but the main event will be the Grand Parade of Sail, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. With road closings, scarce parking, and an expected 2 million people over the course of the event, things are bound to get hectic. (CRAIG F. WALKER/GLOBE STAFF) section: metro reporter:

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The Big Picture

Sail Boston 2017

A majestic procession of 54 tall ships will grace Boston Harbor Saturday with a Grand Parade of Sail that puts history in motion.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/24eagle13[1]-10877.jpg The 10 tall ships you can?t miss

Sailors love their lore, and every ship has a story to tell. Here are the 10 magnificent vessels that you?d regret missing out on.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/16/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/death-of-tie.jpg Take that necktie off, and bury it

Once viewed as the centerpiece of the American businessman uniform for men, the tie today seems to be going the way of the cufflink.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/15/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/turner061517METRO16fencers213.jpg Fencing team from Cuba competes at Brandeis this weekend

?Our hope is to continue to do this, and our goal is for them to come back,? Cesar Morales said.

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The legislation would leave much of the legalization referendum in place.

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From sporty dad to dorky dad, our Father?s Day gift guide has got you covered with some last-minute ideas . . . and we do mean last minute.

Dinner with Cupid

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Can a new-to-Boston Irish guy and a Jersey girl make a connection?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ferry%20photo%20better.JPG Ferry crashes in Hyannis Harbor

Four people were possibly injured in the crash, the Coast Guard said.

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The transformation of Markelle Fultz

He was once cut from his high school varsity team. Now he?s the top prospect in the NBA Draft.

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It is not uncommon for misinformation to fill the air around this time, but Philadelphia has assets to deal.

Nestor Ramos

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/16/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Nestor%20(2)-11175.jpg Is this the start of the #StuffWhitePeopleLike wars?

It?s a match made in upper-middle-class heaven.

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Around the country, companies are getting heated messages about ?Julius Caesar? ? even though it?s not their production.

The Trump presidency

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Advocates praised the announcement, but they sounded a cautionary note about the fate of unauthorized adult immigrants.

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President Trump retains control of assets that as of April 15 were worth at least $1.4 billion.

Analysis

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In his time of need, the president is lavishing his time and attention on shoring up support among those who already like him.

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Rhode Island?s Teacher of the Year is drawing attention for his display of LGBT pride in a photo-op with President Donald Trump.

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The new directives are the first steps taken under Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to reshape her agency?s approach to civil rights enforcement.

Confidential tips

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Do you know about wrongdoing that needs to be exposed? Call the Globe Spotlight team: 617-929-7483 or [email protected].

Opinion & Ideas

Editorial

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Whatever Trump?s plans, the train bringing a new era to Cuba long ago left the station.

Special reports

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Walker_051217_21arbour_8605x[1].jpg For Arbour hospitals, it?s one problem after another

Arbour Health System hospitals, which serve about 16,000 patients annually, were cited again and again in state documents reviewed by the Globe.

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If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/16/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/House%20race.jpg The most expensive House race ever may hinge on health care

Preexisting conditions are a big debate point in the House race between Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel in Georgia.