For immigrants in Boston?s court, the shutdown will reverberate for years

Nearly 4,000 Massachusetts immigration cases are being held up as the backlog grows, according to a research group at Syracuse University that tracks federal immigration figures.

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The magazine, owned by an ally of President Trump, had published an expose of Bezos?s alleged extramarital relationship with a TV personality.

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A police officer is on leave after a trip to Rhode Island ended with two women allegedly stealing his force-issued weapon.

Boston, MA, 01/2/2019 -- Senator Elizabeth Warren talks to reporters outside of the first formal session of the 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: 03generalcourtpic Reporter:

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Warren sought to rip off bandaid on native heritage last year. But she left out the apology

Senator Elizabeth Warren?s attempt to offer an apology has become an unwelcome distraction that threatens to slow her momentum days before her formal campaign announcement.

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In a bid to avoid a potential public safety fiasco that would have come with scores of police layoffs, the Methuen City Council transferred $1.2 million into the police department?s budget on Thursday, officials said.

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Morning showers will move out by early afternoon, making way for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s in some areas of the state.

The Boston location, above, at 3 Center Plaza, is set to close Feb. 15. It will be the last of the five Panera Cares restaurants to go dark.

Why didn?t the Panera Cares social experiment pay off?

The chain is closing the last of its five Panera Cares stores, which followed pay-what-you-can pricing.

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The justices ruled 5-4 in favor of the plaintiffs, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the court?s more liberal wing.

Kevin Cullen

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If Carter had summoned help for Conrad Roy, she wouldn?t have been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the first place.

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The Harvard lecturer?s ?Merchants of Truth: The Business of News and the Fight for Facts?? has had a rocky launch.

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In a booming industry where nearly all the owners are white men, the effort was one of several aimed to diversify who benefits from the new economic opportunities.

Emily Dexter, who is white, used the full version of the n-word as part of a class discussion, triggering a fiery debate in a city that prides itself on embracing diversity.

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Official?s use of n-word in class discussion on racial language plunges Cambridge into controversy

Emily Dexter?s apology did little to quell some students who say their concerns about racial insensitivity have long been ignored by elected officials and district leaders.

Cambridge, MA--9/18/2014-- Joel S. Marcus (cq), chairman, CEO and founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (cq), is photographed on September 18, 2014, for the Seven Things column. Photo by Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Topic: seventhings-Marcus Reporter: Rob Weisman

Real estate tycoon?s investment trust sues his son ? and he responds in kind

Joel S. Marcus, who owns 4.8 million square feet of lab and office space in Cambridge, is embroiled in a spectacular legal battle with his 40-year-old son.

What She Said

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What are we expecting from our presidential candidates?

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Mr. Dingell, Democrat of Michigan, served 29 terms in the House of Representatives.

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Super Bowl champions completed another leg on their victory tour, with coach Bill Belichick and a number of players taking in the Celtics-Lakers game.

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Some observers have wondered whether Edelman, who wound up being the Super Bowl MVP, should have been eligible to play in the game.

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The Patriots quarterback wasn?t too thrilled with being asked.

Editorial

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Big question remains whether commuters will have to wait until 2040 for the once mythical Red Line-Blue Line rail link.

SCOT LEHIGH

/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/07/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/ScotLehigh%20artwork%20(1)-6467.tif Bill Weld could be a major thorn in Trump?s side

Bill Weld says Donald Trump has done more to undermine the rule of law than Richard Nixon.

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Globe Staff; Adobe

Letters

Most readers say: Get that impeachment engine running

We asked Globe readers to weigh in on whether it?s too soon to start hearings. Most say it?s long past time to start.

Boston, MA - February 07, 2019: Kendall Case, 11, stretches on the floor while preparing to perform in the Pre-Competitive Classical Competition of the Youth America Grand Prix at John Hancock Hall in Boston, MA on February 07, 2019. Hundreds of ballet dancers from all over New England, ages 9 to 19, will be auditioning for the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) throughout the weekend. Students will be competing with the hope of advancing to Finals Week in New York City in April, where scholarships will be awarded. (For the past 20 years YAGP has awarded more than $250,000 annually in scholarships to send up-and-coming dancers to prestigious schools and companies around the globe. YAGP Alumni have gone on to join American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, New York City Ballet, among others! This year's international semi-finals held auditions in Brazil, Korea, Australia, Japan, Italy, France and Spain. National semi-finals include 22 cities across North America including Los Angeles, Toronto, Denver, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Tampa, Chicago, Dallas, Boston and Atlanta. A full list can be found at www.YAGP.org. ) (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: Metro reporter:

Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff

Photos: Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition

Hundreds of ballet dancers from all over New England, ages 9 to 19, will be auditioning for the Youth America Grand Prix throughout the weekend.

LAKERS 129, CELTICS 128

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After Kyrie Irving had given the Celtics the lead with 11.5 seconds to go, the former Celtic buried a 19-footer as time ran out.

Your Home | Makeovers

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A gut rehab offers stunning Charles River views and sleek accommodations for a Boston couple as they grow older ? including wider doorways that can fit a wheelchair.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

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This is the story of how American Sign Language became a second tongue on part of Islington Road.

Special reports

They were the top of their class at Boston public schools. Then life happened

Read a multi-part investigation into how and why the lives of promising Boston valedictorians didn?t quite turn out the way they expected.

Love Letters: The Podcast

Season Two: How do you meet someone?

Dating in 2019 is?complicated. Frustrating. Sometimes completely exhilarating. In Season 2 of the podcast, Meredith Goldstein goes deep on one of her most-asked questions.

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The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

Highlights from the Patriots Super Bowl parade

Patriots fans filled the streets to celebrate New England?s sixth Super Bowl win.

Nation & World

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William P. Barr is expected to be confirmed.

A divided Senate committee advances William Barr nomination

A polarized Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of William P. Barr to be President Trump?s second confirmed attorney general Thursday, as Republicans and Democrats split over his views on executive authority and the special counsel?s ongoing Russia investigation.

Real Estate

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Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region?s housing shortage.

STAT

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The research has profound implications for people whose consciousness may be hard to determine after a stroke or traumatic brain injury.

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