Analysis

Trump campaigned as a populist. He?s not delivering as president

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The tax plan President Trump is backing in Congress would hurt the many in the middle class in the long term.

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Congressional Republicans expressed confidence that final legislation would be sent to President Donald Trump by the end of this month.

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President Trump said that Michael Flynn?s ?actions during the transition were lawful.?

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White House officials have said Michael Flynn acted independently in his discussions with a Russian official.

Michael Flynn, former U.S. national security adviser, center, departs the U.S. Courthouse in Washington on Friday after pleading guity to lying to federal officers. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Aaron P. Bernstein

With Flynn, Mueller may be closer to Trump?s inner circle

Michael Flynn?s guilty plea could move Robert Mueller?s investigation closer to President Trump, who again denied Saturday that his campaign colluded with Russia.

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is increasingly alarmed by what he sees as Jared Kushner?s secret talks, fearful that the discussions could backfire.

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President Trump, fresh off a victory in the Senate that puts him closer to passing a huge tax cut, and with the stock market near record highs, declared himself ?unbeatable? for 2020.

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Former US president Barack Obama is ending a five-day international trip in Paris.

Officers were at Peguero?s Market in Dorchester on Saturday after an employee was shot to death there Friday night.

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Employee who was shot to death in Dorchester market Friday night was targeted

Rezaul Karim, who has owned Peguero?s Market at 218 Bowdoin St. for about five years, said he hired Natalino Gomes about two months ago.

Basement fire at East Boston duplex displaces 10

The fire was confined to the basement, but damage to utilities displaced the 7 adults and 3 children who lived in the duplex?s three apartments.

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Isaura Mendes, who lost two sons to street violence, hosts the event to show the children of her community love.

Father Kevin O'Leary (left) and John Fish of Suffolk Construction walked through the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.

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THOMAS FARRAGHER

Seeking new life for the center of Boston Catholicism

A priest and a builder envision a shining, newly remodeled home for the mother church of Boston Catholicism.

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Senate president Stan Rosenberg said Friday that he was shocked and heartbroken by allegations that his husband sexually assaulted and harassed four men.

Ideas | Thomas Levenson

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When drugs brought infection under control, more bodily ills became fixable ? at least for a while.

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 20: A scorekeeper pops his head out of the Green Mosnter while Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox makes a catch in the sixth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on August 20, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by

NICK CAFARDO | SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES

What can the Red Sox do this offseason to counter the Yankees? strengths?

The Yankees have a slugging lineup, a top-notch rotation, and a bullpen that?s the envy of baseball. So look for a renewed Red Sox-Yankees rivalry in 2018.

BEN VOLIN | SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES

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The play of second-year QB Carson Wentz and the front office?s ability to blend in new pieces have Philadelphia in a position of dominance.

NORA PRINCIOTTI

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More than 10 Patriots will be wearing customized cleats in Sunday?s game, for causes ranging from animal rights to cancer research.

CELTICS 116, SUNS 111

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Kyrie Irving finished with 19 points and Al Horford added 14 points and 11 assists.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

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In his first season with the Celtics, the All-Star guard has taken the team to a new level.

Boston Bruins' Ryan Spooner, right, scores a goal past Philadelphia Flyers' Brian Elliott during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

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BRUINS 3, FLYERS 0

Healthy Bruins lock down Flyers

The top line dominated as Tuukka Rask earned his first shutout of the season with 28 saves.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

The test of a royal romance: how well Meghan Markle knows Prince Harry?s home

Meghan Markle, the US actress engaged to Prince Harry, will have to answer esoteric questions to gain British citizenship.

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A shift in political attitudes accelerated with the unfolding of far-reaching clergy abuse scandals.

Dave Epstein

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The combination of clear skies, the moon?s close orbit to the earth, and 14 hours of darkness per day should make for excellent viewing this weekend and Monday.

The White Mountains in New Hampshire.

Starts & Stops

Toll hikes may be coming to New Hampshire highways

New Hampshire is considering its first significant toll increase in a decade, a 27 percent hike, or 25 to 50 cents, at most booths.

Globe Santa volunteers at the premiere of ?Elf the Musical? at the Wang Theatre, where they collected donations.

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Woman seeks Christmas joy for the children of a hard-working Congolese refugee family

The woman writing to Globe Santa is not asking for a hand for herself but for the children of a Congolese family she has been helping to resettle in a community north of Boston.

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2017 high school Super Bowls results and schedule

The state champions will be crowned at Gillette Stadium.

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Boston Celtics CEO and co-owner Wyc Grousbeck joins host Chris Gasper to discuss the Celtics? hot start, if they can truly contend for the NBA title, and Boston?s reputation as a destination for star players.

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A spotlight has been turned on Congress?s handling of claims of sexual harassment against its own members.

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Holiday Arts Preview

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?Tis the season for music, shows, and productions of all kinds, just in time for the holidays.

STAT

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Researchers are giving cancer to miniature human brains, called organoids, in hopes of improving glioblastoma care.

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