news analysis
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?I don?t think we?ve ever had a president make news like this president makes news,?? one political scientist said.
Ground Game
In New England in 2017, the Trump effect was far-reaching For some local politicians, Donald Trump?s presidency created opportunities they might not otherwise have.
Attacks on Mueller, FBI open a rift in the party of law and order President Trump?s most ardent supporters are working to discredit the special counsel.
Australian diplomat?s tip a factor in FBI?s Russia probe An Australian diplomat?s tip appears to have helped persuade the FBI to investigate Russian meddling in the US election.
Charges erased by veterans? ?Valor Act? The state?s Valor Act, intended to help veterans, got a New Bedford man cleared of strangling and assaulting his former girlfriend.
An inch of snow is possible in Boston area as cold weather continues For the first time since Wednesday, Boston is expected to hit 20 degrees, but the windchill will make it feel much lower. And up to an inch of snow is possible in the Boston area.
Three men and a woman were arrested in Auburn on Thursday in connection with the kidnapping, rape, and assault of a teenage girl.
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The investigation into the crash Friday that injured 17 passengers is continuing, the MBTA said in a statement.
5-alarm fire damages former woodworking facility in Brockton The fire started at a property at 1 Brockton Ave., a public safety dispatcher said.
Police in Los Angeles arrested a man they suspect made a hoax phone call that resulted in a fatal police shooting in Kansas.
Black Lives Matter icon Eric Garner?s daughter dies at 27 The daughter of Black Lives Matter icon Eric Garner has died after a weeklong hospital stay following a heart attack.
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Inside a gleaming new addition to a century-old Green Mountain farm, Marisa Mauro is making the best butter you?ve ever tasted.
Bruins 5, Senators 0
Bruins end year with shutout win Tuukka Rask stopped 25 shots as the Bruins closed out 2017 on 15-3-2 hot streak.
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James Harrison made a business decision in joining Patriots Loyalty is never a two-way street, not in the business of sports.
BEN VOLIN I SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES
Brady, Gronkowski for NFL MVP? No, Rams RB Todd Gurley Gurley leads the the league in touchdowns, rushing, and yards from scrimmage.
BEN VOLIN I ON FOOTBALL
Is there something wrong with Tom Brady? In four games in December, Brady has more interceptions than touchdowns (5-4) and a passer rating of 81.5.
GARY WASHBURN I SUNDAY BASKETBALL NOTES
Which players might be available to the Celtics? Because of Gordon Hayward?s injury, the Celtics received an $8.4 million disabled player exception.
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Tourists and history buffs have just one more day to get to historic Faneuil Hall before the 275-year-old building closes for renovations until the spring.
?Houston,? we have a seal on Route 6A . . . A baby seal was spotted on busy Route 6A in Yarmouth, waddling east toward Dennis, police say.
Dr. Barres, who transitioned from female to male, became a unique and important advocate for female scientists.
Steve Rose has carved, chopped, and chiseled ice into detailed sculptures for all but one of the last 30 years of Boston?s outdoor New Year?s celebration.
Opinion | Michael A. Cohen
Every year I look back on the past 12 months and offer a mea culpa for all the things I got wrong.
New economic protests in Tehran challenge Iran?s government A wave of spontaneous protests over Iran?s weak economy swept into Tehran on Saturday.
US pounds Al Qaeda in Yemen, but barely dents risk of attack The United States has tripled the number of airstrikes this year against Al Qaeda?s branch in Yemen.
The Season Ticket podcast NFL reporter Ben Volin joins host Chris Gasper to dive into the major storylines ahead of the last Patriots game of the regular season.
EDITORIAL
UMass takes on the challenging online market The University of Massachusetts has hired a CEO for its online programming ? the challenge will be to turn a promising idea into much-needed revenue.
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He put BSO on the map ? then landed in a world of trouble One hundred years ago, one of the world?s top conductors was ensnared in a scandal involving patriotism and sex. It almost toppled Boston?s famed orchestra.
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Stem cells for heart failure? Buyer be wary A study of 30 clinics paints a dismal and worrisome picture of this unregulated industry.
The regular season wraps up Sunday in what will be bone-chilling conditions in Foxborough.
17 people were injured Friday when two Mattapan trolleys collided, marking a day when the MBTA?s first serious winter test this season also saw long delays and backups.
Amy Sinni, resident and mom, really appreciates the city?s diversity. Read more about this community and others at realestate.boston.com.
To the chagrin of many aides, Mar-a-Lago is also the place where President Trump is often his most unrestrained and unfettered.
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Edmunds looks at several advanced safety technologies that are increasingly showing up in new cars
The proposed changes, largely overseen by White House chief staff John Kelly, come at a critical time for the administration.
The new Salesforce Tower is breaking a city height mark that stood for nearly half a century.
Let?s be honest, the writers had a lot to work with this year.
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The Big Picture
Photos from July to December on a range of topics from around the world.
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