The Trump presidency

Does Trump have the power to pardon himself?

President Trump has discussed with his lawyers what options might be available to him, including pardoning himself or members of his family, the Washington Post reported Thursday night.

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Richard Nixon?s attorneys tried to answer that same question more than four decades ago.

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The accounts from ambassador Sergey Kislyak are contrary to public assertions by the embattled attorney general.

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Jared Kushner failed to disclose dozens of financial holdings that he was required to declare when he joined the White House.

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The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee now say the men are negotiating the terms of their appearances.

White House Press secretary Sean Spicer.

Spicer resigns as Scaramucci named communications chief

The shake-up comes as President Trump is suffering from dismal approval ratings and struggling to advance his agenda.

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As of Friday, you can find him in the West Wing, but Anthony Scaramucci spent his formative years in the Boston area.

A look inside the USS Constitution?s restoration

After a 26-month long restoration project, the USS Constitution will launch back into the Boston Harbor on Sunday.

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Todd ?Mordokwan? Desper was indicted on four counts of wire fraud and attempted wire fraud.

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Residents and tourists were too afraid to return to their homes and hotels, camping out instead in parks and olive groves.

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Janee Harteau resigned amid calls for new leadership following last week?s shooting death of an unarmed Australian woman.

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 21: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 21, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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Red Sox 6, Angels 2

Red Sox erupt for five early runs to defeat Angels

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

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Despite having strong regular-season numbers, Price still battles the perception that he is a failure in Boston.

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The MBTA will soon require passengers to show tickets before boarding commuter rail trains at North Station.

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The university?s effort to crack down on all-male final clubs could have a disproportionate impact on women.

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At Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, 48 people were rescued from rip currents on Wednesday.

Georgetown, MA: June 21, 2017: At Great Rock Farm, goats are incorporated into the yoga class that is held outdoors under trees and next to a pond. Here Julia Shorter (bottom) takes a photo of her sister Elizabeth Shorter (top) as she strikes a pose with a goat on her. The sisters are from Amesbury (Globe Staff Photo/ Jim Davis)

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Has life got you down? Try yoga with the goats

People are flocking to Great Rock Farm in Georgetown, where good-natured, curious creatures playfully mingle with instructors and students.

N.H. Trooper Nick Cyr with his 646-pound tuna.

N.H. trooper catches 646-pound tuna after long battle

New Hampshire State Trooper Nick Cyr reeled in a 646-pound bluefin tuna while fishing on Tuesday afternoon in waters off Rye Harbor.

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Guard Joe Thuney wanted to know if the proposed hyperloop might someday include stops in Boston or Providence.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/07/21/BostonGlobe.com/Regional/Images/birthday-6508.jpg What?s the secret to living to 110?

Ulla Lund, who resides in Waltham, is about to join the ranks of supercentenarians.

Ty Burr

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Since it?s a slow week, and a hot one, here?s Ty Burr?s latest rundown of what he?s been finding interesting on the various streaming menus lately.

SUBURBAN DIARY

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A suburban mom worried whether summers driving a tractor provided enough fodder for the all-important college essay.

Confidential tips

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EDITORIAL

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Andres ?Cholo? Cruz?s death speaks to the harsh and often random nature of gun violence, made all the easier because of ready access to illegal weapons.

Special reports

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In Hingham, a welfare check on a disconsolate young man with a gun turned into something utterly unimaginable.

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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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Shark attacks are incredibly unlikely, but here are seven things swimmers should actually be afraid of ? and how to avoid them.

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