Trump revisits his ?greatest hits? in CPAC speech

President Donald Trump spoke at CPAC in Maryland, Friday.

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President Trump at one point asked if the audience minded if he went off script, saying his prepared remarks were a little bit ?boring.?

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The expected plea signals that former top adviser to Donald Trump?s presidential campaign, Rick Gates, is cooperating with the investigation into Russian interference in the election.

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters before leaving the White House for the CPAC conference in Maryland, Friday.

President Trump announces new North Korea sanctions

The Trump administration is hitting more than 50 vessels, shipping companies and trade businesses in the latest bid to turn up pressure on the so-called hermit kingdom.

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State trooper placed on paid leave after internal affairs investigation

Leigha Genduso was a coconspirator in a massive drug case and just a few years later was serving as a state trooper.

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?He certainly did a poor job,? President Trump said Friday about the armed guard on campus during the deadly shooting, who didn?t engage the suspect.

Students held their hands in the air as they were evacuated by police from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.,after last week?s shooting that left 17 dead.

Kevin Cullen

If you see something, shoot something

I modestly propose that in addition to arming teachers, we should allow students to carry their own weapons.

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Some students who have been admitted to MIT?s Class of 2022 asked whether their acceptance would be rescinded. It won?t.

?You should be anxious and you should be frightened,? Wayne LaPierre told attendees of the Conservative Political Action Conference.

NRA chief warns of Democratic ?saboteurs?

The speech sent a strong signal that the group has no intention of softening its stance on guns in the wake of last week?s shooting.

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Here?s where the winter fun is

From skiing and cycling to tubing and trekking, the Mt. Washington Valley is the place to go to make the most of winter.

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Who should get priority for seating on the MBTA?

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Miss Conduct

I?m 64. Is it fair to ask for a seat on the T?

I expect younger folks to gladly stand up on the T when someone older comes along.

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There are some strict rules in place during the former president?s appearance at a sports analytics conference today.

capital source

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The suit was filed by former Massachusetts governor William F. Weld and two other plaintiffs.

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It?s well known that attending a private university in the Northeast is expensive. But the price tag has now risen above $70,000 at some schools.

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Making his phone dumber was the smartest thing he ever did

Realizing his phone usage had gotten out of control, a Globe reporter made the decision to go on a smartphone diet ? with surprising results.

JOHN POWERS I ON OLYMPICS

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After its weakest overall Olympic showing in two dozen years, US figure skating has an exceptional amount of catching up to do.

NAMES

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The figure-skating superstar made a public appearance at the Stoneham Arena on Thursday afternoon.

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Diggins thrust herself across the finish line to give the Americans a dazzling gold medal in the cross-country team sprint.

INNOVATION ECONOMY

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Simon Hong?s robotic StandX is designed to prevent back pain instead of relieving it.

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Snap Inc.?s flagship platform has lost some luster, at least according to one social-media influencer in the Kardashian-Jenner clan.

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Police say the 74-year-old former ??Saturday Night Live?? star chased down the other driver after he was cut off in traffic and during the altercation was kicked in the shoulder.

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Harvard administrators sanctioned the club for a year after it allegedly pressured a female student leader to resign because she was dating a woman.

90th Academy Awards

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Here are six nominations (or eight, depending on how you count) worthy of Oscar consideration.

Actress and model Abbey Lee; below as a teenager.

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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.

Opinion & Ideas

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By accepting the endorsement of Teamsters Local 25, Charlie Baker has effectively ended the union?s political ostracization.

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After struggling to treat a patient who was mentally ill, a Cambridge Health Alliance doctor has come around to them.

Real Estate

Native plants: New England?s tested survivors

Working with native plants is one great way to ensure the plants in your garden will not contribute to the disastrous environmental and economic effects of invasive species.

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Olympic celebrations

Capturing the moments when Olympic athletes celebrated a win or their performance at the PyeongChang Games.