Mitt Romney?s biggest backer wants him to jump into Senate race

Mitt Romney and Ann Romney attended the press presentation of a newly constructed Mormon temple near Paris in March 2017.
epa05894342 US former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney (C) and his wife Ann Romney (R) attend the press presentation of the newly constructed Mormon temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Le Chesnay, west of Paris, in 07 March 2017. This temple is the first build by the Mormon church in mainland France. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

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Ann Romney ? a confidant for nearly all of Mitt Romney?s adult life and frequent catalyst for his political ambitions ? is fully supporting a campaign for Senate.

Judge temporarily blocks ending DACA program

The move, for now, protects about 800,000 people who came to the country as children.

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President Trump appeared to endorse a deal that would eventually grant millions of immigrants in the country illegally a pathway to citizenship.

SCOT LEHIGH

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For the better part of an hour, a grown-up chief executive was seemingly ready to rise above the political tumult in search of compromise as legislative leaders discussed immigration.

Magnitude-7.6 earthquake strikes off Honduras coast

A tsunami advisory was issued and then canceled for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands following the earthquake.

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The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts has refused to say he won?t go after licensed dispensaries.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/lelling1-13030.jpg Crackdown on marijuana unlikely, but don?t rule out some prosecutions, experts say

A former US attorney said he doubted federal prosecutors will launch a major crackdown on the state?s newly legalized marijuana industry

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Steve Bannon, once President Trump?s chief adviser, has stepped down from his role as executive chairman at Breitbart News.

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Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien helped create a beauty pageant for transgender women, friends and activists say.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/200_warren_composite.jpg Daughter allegedly breaks into dead mother?s Warren home, steals safe during funeral

A woman allegedly broke into her mother?s home with her boyfriend during the mother?s funeral to steal a safe with items valued at about $90,000, court documents allege.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/09/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/f0fc1c872ce347b3b9e0304e4947cc8e-f0fc1c872ce347b3b9e0304e4947cc8e-0.jpg 3 new revelations from the Glenn Simpson testimony

Simpson is the co-founder of Fusion GPS, which commissioned a a dossier of sensational allegations about Trump?s possible ties to Russia.

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Politicians and power brokers gathered Tuesday at a Wellesley church and paid a rousing tribute to the long-serving state treasurer.

Flue cases in Massachusetts started rising around Thanksgiving and increased steadily, with an especially steep climb in the last week of 2017.

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Flu season is off to a bad start, bringing fears of what?s next

The number of flu cases in Massachusetts already has exceeded the peak of the past two years.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/WebGraphics/Sports/BostonGlobe.com/2016/01/20moresports/seasonticket_90.jpg The Season Ticket podcast

Guest host Chad Finn welcomes Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy for a spirited debate about their recently submitted Baseball Hall of Fame ballots.

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Foxborough-8/04/17- The Patriots held their training camp at Gillette Stadium. QB Tom Brady smiles as he points to fans at the end of practice walking off the field. - John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

Tom Brady is releasing a documentary series called ?Tom vs. Time?

The six episodes will track his quest for a sixth Super Bowl ring as well as highlight off-field challenges that come with his commitment to football.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

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Once again, New England has drawn a pushover of an opponent in the divisional round.

MFA will use a puppy for a very important job

Meet Riley, the Weimaraner who will help sniff out pests that could damage items in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts.

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The holiday is celebrated on Jan. 6 in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and many Latin American countries. This year, the Boston City Hall event had to be rescheduled because of last week?s snow.

Boston, MA - 5/15/2017 - (1st quarter) Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has guided his team into the Eastern Conference Finals. The Boston Celtics host the Washington Wizards in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at TD Garden. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Adam Himmelsbach, Topic: 16Celtics-Wizards, LOID: 8.3.2508922496.

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Celtics aren?t lagging in first London practice

Brad Stevens?s team held an early and spirited workout despite the time change.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/handout_10randolph05_met.jpg Randolph couple who hit two $1 million jackpots claim they are lucky in winning and love

First, Jane Goodwin, 70, won a $1 million Publishers Clearing House prize in August, and then Robert, 72, collected a $1 million prize from the Mass. Lottery.

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New software, taking its cue from Alexa and Siri, aims to simplify the record-keeping burden for health care providers.

Globe Magazine

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Check out our dozens of picks for any budget, including pitch-perfect Italian-American cuisine, Chinese eateries, seafood and lunch spots, and more.

MBTA general manger Luis Ramirez on the Red Line.

The MBTA?s general manager had a weird morning on Twitter

Luis Ramirez blocked multiple users from following him, set his account to private, and then reappeared with a new handle.

Opinion & Ideas

Renée Graham

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A great speech does not a president make.

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A brain imaging cap being tested at MGH and a Breathalyzer for pot are two technologies in progress.

Real Estate

Luxury home of week: $10.5 million Back Bay condo was two units

Located in The Clarendon, this three-bedroom, 4.5-bath condo used to be two separate units. Now 3,506 square feet, the condo takes up the north and south corners of the luxury Back Bay building. The property, 400 Stuart St., Unit 19D, is listed for $10,500,000 and features herringbone walnut floors and custom millwork.