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State election officials across country returning to paper ballots

Officials are growing increasingly alarmed about the 2018 midterm elections, with a drumbeat of dire warning signs that Russia is determined to influence them.

Rick Gates departs Federal District Court, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Washington. Paul Manafort, the former campaign chairman for President Donald Trump, and his business associate Rick Gates were in federal court on Wednesday for a routine status conference. Both were indicted in October on charges stemming from foreign lobbying work in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) — Alex Brandon/AP

Former Trump campaign aide will reportedly plead guilty, cooperate with special counsel

Rick Gates will plead guilty and cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Fact-checking Trump?s tweetstorm on the Russia investigation

Here?s a quick guide to President Trump?s misstatements and misleading claims in his weekend Twitter barrage.

PARKLAND, FL - FEBRUARY 18: People look on at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 18, 2018 in Parkland, Florida. Police arrested 19 year old former student Nikolas Cruz for the mass shooting that killed 17 people on February 14. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) — Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Florida students plead with Congress: It?s about the guns

The students said they are organizing ??March for Our Lives?? rallies in Washington and other major US cities on March 24 to demand action on gun violence.

Senator Markey vows to force Senate debate on gun control

At a town hall in Framingham, Senator Edward Markey suggested a goal for the effort: to turn the meaning of the National Rifle Association?s initials into ?Not Relevant Anymore.?

Trump rails against ?a very insecure? Oprah

The president criticized Winfrey?s appearance on the latest episode of ?60 Minutes.?

Joe Biden, in public and private, hints at a 2020 run

The former vice president broached the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.

At midpoint of his term, Tommy Chang is being tested

The controversies that have ensnarled Superintendent Tommy Chang have run the gamut, from budget cuts and school closures to turbulent leadership and late school buses.

A day later, cause of fire that destroyed landmark Revere store isn?t clear

The fast-moving five-alarm blaze demolished the landmark Sozio store on Route 60 in Revere on Saturday.

14wynnbridge -- A rendering of one of the designs for the Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossing. (Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation) — Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

A $23 million footbridge to the Wynn casino

Providing pedestrians with direct access between the casino and Orange Line comes with a hefty price.

In Swampscott, parents grapple with transgender issues

Elementary school principal Tom Daniels announced earlier this month that she would henceforth be known as Shannon.

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Some court systems are texting people to get them to show up. Could it work here?

A growing number of court systems around the country are using software to automatically send reminders to people about their upcoming court appearances.

A New York Times opinion piece called for women to stop wearing yoga pants to the gym. Not everyone agrees

Some people are criticizing a New York Times opinion piece in which the writer calls for women to stop wearing yoga pants to the gym.

Ask Amy

Grieving parent wonders how to respond

A grieving father wonders how to respond to people inquiring about his children as he grapples with the loss of his daughter.

Chelsea, MA - 02/13/18 - Dr. Audrey Provenzano, who wrote an essay about why it's important for regular docs to treat patients with addiction, and why it's so difficult. () Reporter: (Felice Freyer) Topic: (15primarycare) — Lane Turner/Globe Staff

From an MD, a call to action on addiction

A Chelsea physician writes of the importance ? and rewards ? of treating opioid addiction in primary care.

A bit of advice for Harvard?s new president

What happens when you become president of the world?s most prestigious university? Suddenly everyone has advice for you.

A Tom Brady friends and family title ring sells for a championship price

A championship ring from the Patriots? Super Bowl LI win that was available for friends and family of Tom Brady has sold at auction for a record price.

Adam Rippon turns down NBC gig to remain an Olympian through the Games

At least NBC will still be able to interview him, right?

Bob Kraft among the celebs who showed up for the NBA All-Star Game in LA

Actor Jack Nicholson, rapper Snoop Dogg, singer Rihanna, and comedian Chris Rock were among the many celebrities sitting courtside.

Fergie?s unusual national anthem rendition before NBA All-Star game widely panned

The Grammy Award-winning singer?s raspy interpretation of ?The Star-Spangled Banner? did not go over well with many.

Bill Russell ?proud? of LeBron James and Kevin Durant for ?speaking truth against racism?

After LeBron James and Kevin Durant were told to ?shut up and dribble? by Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Celtics legend Bill Russell spoke out in their defense.

Actress and model Abbey Lee; below as a teenager. — Bethany Mollenkof for the Boston Globe

Modeling?s glamour hides web of abuse

The fashion industry is built on glamour and allure, but many models, especially the very young, know it for something else: sexual exploitation and abuse.

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JEFF JACOBY

How a hack went to the White House and became a conscientious reformer

The story of the 21st president is a story of redemption ? of a sleazy insider who governed honestly, putting country ahead of party and turning his back on corruption.

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WE KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT

Parkland. Las Vegas. Sutherland Springs. Newtown. On and on: In America, mass shootings have become so familiar that they seem to follow the same sad script.