The Koch groups are trying to build a bulwark against the Trump-fueled erosion of support among Hispanics.
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A Suffolk Superior Court judge Friday rejected a plea to reduce the second-degree murder conviction of Michael McCarthy.
Mass. transportation officials ?confident? bridges are safe after Miami collapse MassDOT officials say once the investigation into the collapse is complete, they will closely review the results to see if there are lessons to be learned.
Suffolk district attorney?s office
A Suffolk Superior Court jury Friday found a man guilty of murdering a 19-year-old woman more than 30 years ago.
Five people from Massachusetts, Virginia, and Georgia face federal charges for allegedly operating an elaborate interstate prostitution ring.
Who will Trump fire next? Betting sites get in on the action As staff members close to the president continue to depart from the White House, people are placing bets on who might be next.
Senators want CIA to lift veil on nominee?s black site past Senators want documents declassified so they can decide if Gina Haspel?s role at a CIA black site should prevent her from directing the agency.
Talking Points
Boston?s tax incentive for Amazon includes a perk for Cambridge Mayor Marty Walsh wants to play nice with Cambridge, at least when it comes to courting Amazon and its jobs.
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Condo tower approved for Boylston Street The building will rise 484 feet above the Massachusetts Turnpike.
For these shipbuilders, it?s a small world Model shipbuilders are artists and perpetual nautical researchers ? on a miniature scale.
Kristen Berry
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Scott Berry, who was being a good neighbor during the nor?easter when his life was changed forever.
Food fight: Paul LePage pushes blogger for chewing too close to him Paul LePage became exasperated and used his hands to move a blogger who was munching too close to him during a news media scrum.
On Tuesday, the vernal equinox will mark the arrival of spring ? in theory, at least.
THOMAS FARRAGHER
A single moment, 50 years ago, that changed the course of a life Paul Sheehan was a funeral director when he met Robert F. Kennedy on St. Patrick?s Day in 1968 and was propelled into a career in politics.
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Christopher Muther
Basement-level customer satisfaction ratings persist because people are still flying United. If there is outrage, consumers are not adequately expressing it with their wallets.
?Cleanfreak? gorilla at Philly Zoo walks upright like a human A male gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo is taking a stand against dirty hands by opting to walk on two legs.
NFL Q&A
The Globe?s Ben Volin answers burning questions about NFL free agency, the Patriots, and more NFL writer Ben Volin took to Reddit for an AMA on NFL free agency, the Patriots, and more.
Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ?I confessed that I don?t like Harry Potter? Will differing opinions on the wizarding world divide these daters?
Miss Conduct
Advice: What are the rules for vacations with a group of friends? What?s fair for splitting costs on group trips? Plus, tips on tipping for takeout orders.
Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly are still identical twins, despite the headlines Some of this week?s headlines, it turns out, vastly oversold what might happen to your genes when you spend almost a year in space.
Quick Bite
Consider the crawfish at Bootleg Special The South End location is the latest in a growing number of Boston-area restaurants specializing in Gulf Coast-inspired seafood boils.
A la March Madness, local restaurants are pitted against each other. Vote now to make sure your favorite place wins.
A breakup: Is it an end, or is it a beginning? In Season One, Meredith Goldstein explores this question through intimate stories of love and heartbreak and confessions from her own life.
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Renée Graham
Gulp ? we need Jeff Sessions Is this attorney general doomed ? or a consummate survivor? Either way, in a shocking political moment, it?s important that he stick around.
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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Listen to the latest episode of ?The Readout LOUD? Why does biotech bother with SXSW? And what does shoving a tube into a dead cow?s throat have to do with biotech?
Eight games in Springfield on Saturday will decide the champs. Here?s a look at the matchups.
Numerous political candidates have been hurt by their association with President Trump. But the latest victim might be the most stunning yet.
Designers find innovative new uses for wallpaper. Get more design inspiration and advice at realestate.boston.com.
An aide to Rep. Louise Slaughter says the 88-year old Democratic congresswoman from upstate New York has died.
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The Car Doctor answers automotive questions from readers.
The aircraft was ferrying troops from Iraq into Syria on a routine mission and went down around the town of Qaim along the Iraq-Syria border.
Trevor Edwards, a top Nike executive who was seen as a potential successor to the chief executive, is stepping down, the company said Thursday.
With Russia intrigue, espionage is in.
One of the only remaining independently owned ski areas in New Hampshire, Black has a storied history.
Inside the ?cult? that catapulted conductor James Levine?s career At the beginning of the maestro?s 50-year career, Levine ran what some young musicians considered a cult, allegedly making members take loyalty tests and engage in group sex.
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The Big Picture
Two nor?easter storms in the past week have brought snow, power outages and flooding to towns across Massachusetts.
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