Koch brothers sow conservatism on college campuses

The billionaire brothers want to reshape colleges by funneling money to choice projects within those institutions.

Father of sex abuse victims tries to attack disgraced sports doctor in courtroom

A father of three victims of Larry Nassar tried to attack the former doctor after first asking for ?five minutes? in a locked room with him.

Nurse Shacuiya Lang of Brockton held an influenza vaccine kit.

Flu activity continues to increase in Massachusetts

Flu activity is on the rise locally, leading public health officials to renew their recommendation that people get a flu shot as soon as possible.

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New Hampshire?s site evaluation committee voted unanimously to deny an essential certificate that Eversource needs to build its 192-mile-long project through the Granite State.

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In a court filing Thursday, Rick Gates?s attorneys moved to withdraw as counsel for reasons they said they would file shortly under seal.

President Donald Trump spoke at the Republican National Committee winter meeting Thursday.

Trump accuses FBI, Justice Department of favoring Democrats

President Trump said the agencies have ?politicized the sacred investigative process in favor of Democrats and against Republicans.?

House Intelligence Committee Chair Devin Nunes wrote the memo that is drawing so much buzz.

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While they seemed to agree that the memo was the focus of their current ire, Republicans are not entirely on the same script.

David Minn.

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David Minn, 24, died last week when he went hiking alone in southern Argentina while on a seven-month trek across South America.

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2015, file photo, Steve Wynn, CEO of Wynn Resorts, delivers the keynote address at Colliers International Annual Seminar at the Boston Convention Center in Boston. From a pair of giant golden dragons on the edge of a vast man-made lagoon to phoenix and cloud motifs throughout the interior, Wynnâ??s new multibillion dollar Macau resort brims with auspicious Chinese symbolism. The U.S. casino mogul will be hoping luck is on his side as he prepares to launch his Wynn Palace project in the Asian gambling hub, where growth is downshifting into a new phase after years of turbocharged expansion. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Wynn Resorts? casino license may hinge on Wynn?s departure, analysts say

Casino specialists said the Massachusetts Gaming Commission sent the Wynn Board of Directors a clear message in a hearing on Wednesday: Clean this up, or we will.

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER FEBRUARY 7, 1978: BOSTON: Falling and drifting snow surrounds car on Morrissey Blvd. during early morning hours of blizzard. GLOBE PHOTO/JOHN BLANDING (SHOT FOR BOSTON EVENING GL0BE, WHICH DID NOT PUBLISH)

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER Boston, MA - 2/10/1978: A truck filled with snow passes pedestrians on Boylston Street in Boston at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10, 1978, following a blizzard. The storm dropped 23.6 inches of snow on Boston over 32 hours and 40 minutes, between Feb. 5 and Feb. 7,leaving the city with 27.1 inches of snow. (Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff) --- BGPA Reference: 141205_CB_005

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER Blizzard of 78, morrisey blvd, dorchester, feb 7, 1978

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER Hull, MA - 2/9/1978: An aerial view of flooded streets in Hull, Mass., on Feb. 9, 1978, following the

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER OPS photo by david L. ryan Feb 10 1978 At her house in Scituate Mrs. Joseph Conley leans on her bathroom utility as she leaves her home with her is Mrs. Edward Dailey of Scituate with whom she is now staying. disasters coastal Scituate

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER Bg Store/print scan **OPS** Disasters, coastal Revere Ma. Globe photo Bill Ryerson 2/8/1978. Revere Ma. Winthrop Shore Drive autos submerged in water.

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER Unknown, MA - 2/8/1978: Vehicles are snowbound on Route 128 South in Mass. in the aftermath of a massive blizzard on Feb. 8, 1978. (David L. Ryan/Globe Staff) --- BGPA Reference: 140529_CB_036

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER Coastal Disasters: Rockport 02/09/1978 OPS

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'78 BLIZZARD SLIDER Boston, MA - 2/6/1978: Boston's Washington Street is buried in snow on Feb. 6, 1978, during a blizzard. The storm dropped 23.6 inches of snow on Boston over 32 hours and 40 minutes, between Feb. 5 and 7. (David L. Ryan/Globe Staff) --- BGPA Reference: 140512_CB_006

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A rescue vehicle moved through the flooded streets in Hull on Feb. 9.

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Dave Epstein

Could a storm like this happen again?

The vast atmospheric forces surrounding the storm were not unique. But on the morning of Feb. 6, 1978, they combined into a potent brew.

Vehicles were snowbound on Route 128 in the aftermath of a massive blizzard on Feb. 8, 1978.

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?Three days of hell? ? Scars of Blizzard of ?78 linger, 40 years later

Those who lived through the storm have vivid memories of the chaos that enveloped the region.

2/10/1978.. Ed DuBois, of Marshfield, pushes rocks on Central Ave. -- Coastal Disasters Humarock- OPS / bw / blizzard78

3 photos that told the story of the storm

The Globe reached out to people photographed during the week of the historic storm. Here?s what they had to say.

Chad Finn

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It?s been a long two-week buildup, but all signs point toward a great game between the Eagles and Patriots.

New England Patriots players including defensive tackle Deatrich Wise (91 run out of the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Anatomy of a game plan: How the Patriots do it

Here is a day-by-day breakdown of how the game plan comes together each week.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/02/02/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/jeopardy.jpg There was a football category on ?Jeopardy!? last night and everyone was stumped

Let?s just say these ?Jeopardy!? contestants probably haven?t been spending their Sundays watching football.

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There is no room for doubt in the mind of 21-year-old Eddy Ferrini.

Opinion | Nick Osborne

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/02/01/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/bradyson.jpg Tom Brady has people debating: Is it OK to kiss your kids on the lips?

Heaven forbid a father publicly show affection for his son.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/02/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/cullen-13668.jpg Grace and Tony: An Eastie love story spanning 70 years

As much as he doesn?t want to leave his family, Tony Barrasso understands more than most that death is a part of life, just as peace always follows war.

12gardengarage- Rendering of the proposal at the Garden Garage. (Elkus Manfredi Architects)

A 44-story tower is set to break ground, replacing the Garden Garage

Two years after it won city approvals, work on another skyline-altering tower, this one near North Station, is finally set to begin this summer.

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Kim Jones of the NFL Network joins host Chris Gasper from Radio Row inside the Mall of America in Minneapolis.

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Ideas | Kelly Kasulis

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In Seoul, the tradeoff between space and location is stark. Could Americans ever live in such tight quarters?

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/02/02/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Flu%20shots.jpg Flu vaccine likely provided dismal protection against this winter?s virus

A midseason estimate suggested that the H3N2 component of the vaccine is 17 percent effective at preventing infection.