Opioid overdose deaths in Mass. fell again in 2018

The 4 percent drop-off makes 2018 the second consecutive year in which overdose deaths declined. Even so, nearly 2,000 died.

District Attorney Rachael Rollins said, ?We will help in any way we can if she chooses to come forward,? speaking of Vanessa Tyson?s allegations about being assaulted by Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax of Virginia in Boston in 2004.

Suffolk DA prepared to review Boston assault claims against Va. lieutenant governor

Justin Fairfax, the lieutenant governor of Virginia, could be investigated by Rachael Rollins?s office for the alleged assault of a woman at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Lorraine Hawks, seen at her late husband?s crypt in Tampa, contends that he was led to believe his brother-in-law had a chance at a long life with the liver donation.

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Malpractice case involving death of liver donor goes to trial

Paul Hawks, who agreed to donate most of his liver to his sick brother-in-law, died on the operating room table. Did surgeons adequately inform him of the risks?

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Harvard students are uncomfortable that a faculty dean of one of the school?s residential houses is a member of Harvey Weinstein?s legal team.

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Up to eight inches of snow accumulated in parts of New England on Tuesday afternoon.

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In choosing Lau, a longtime aide who also worked on presidential campaigns for John Kerry and Hillary Clinton, Warren has selected an operative she knows and trusts.

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Accepting the deal, worked out by negotiators from both parties, would be a disappointment for a president who has repeatedly insisted he needs $5.7 billion for a border wall.

Renderings of the proposed redevelopment of the World Trade Center on the Boston Seaport show a new open-air public space along the water.

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Fidelity would create large waterfront space at revamped World Trade Center in Seaport

A waterfront courtyard, modernized offices, and additional shops and restaurants feature in the company?s renovation of the World Trade Center complex.

Man pulled over driving with 3 tires in Plaistow, N.H.

A man driving through Tuesday?s snowstorm claimed he didn?t feel his tire fall off after police found him one town over driving on the remaining three tires.

Police, SWAT team arrest man after shooting incident in Reading

A Reading man allegedly fired a single shot into the air near a person shoveling snow late Tuesday night.

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?Will You Accept this Prose?? Go on a blind date with a book this Valentine?s Day

Independent bookstores and local libraries are embracing the trend of getting people to take a chance on reading a random book for the holiday.

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For those who might not be familiar with the unofficial holiday, the concept is pretty simple.

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Here?s a look at what?s new and fun, especially for bachelors and bachelorettes, in this sultry city. Bring your attitude ? and a tiara, if that?s how your crew rolls.

NAMES

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It appears Michelle Obama received a reality check from her mom following her appearance at the Grammys.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/RinaldiSomerville07.jpg ?The whole street is pretty dangerous,? resident says of Somerville road where educator was killed

Allison Donovan, 40, was killed Friday in a hit-and-run crash on Powder House Boulevard in Somerville. Residents say traffic on that street has been a continuing problem.

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Love Letters podcast season 2

Is finding love at work a good idea?

In Episode Two of the podcast, a risky work crush involving H.R. and a conversation with an employment lawyer about dating at work in the #MeToo era.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/shutterstock_84336895.jpg Benefits from exercise are caused not just by changes in muscle, but by changes in fat

The dramatic changes that occur in fat cells when you exercise releases factors into the blood that can have positive health effects.

SCOT LEHIGH

/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/12/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/ScotLehigh%20artwork%20(1)-6502.tif Querying US Attorney Lelling on the City Hall case

The US attorney for Boston acknowledges there are ?not unreasonable? arguments against a controversial prosecution.

Opinion | Igor Volsky

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Presidential candidates want bold ideas they can own. Building a future with fewer guns should be first on their list

TARA SULLIVAN

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For all the quantifiable qualities that mark a team championship-worthy, sometimes it?s the non-quantifiable ones that matter most.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/30/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Lee102818bosbuff20spts.jpg A rundown on the Patriots? free agents

The Super Bowl champs have a slew of free agents, most unrestricted, and will need to make decisions soon.

CELTICS 112, 76ERS 109

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/13/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/3056d4a74c8a4d329f68e9d7cc4e3f3d-3056d4a74c8a4d329f68e9d7cc4e3f3d-0.jpg The Celtics showed effort and energy in win over 76ers

Kyrie Irving missed the Eastern Conference showdown, but Gordon Hayward had 26 points in a reserve role to help spark the road victory.

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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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.

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The Big Picture

Smartphone society

In a world where the smartphone is now ubiquitous, photographers capture daily life in which the personal device is part of the moment.

Real Estate

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

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/13/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Duck-8-1-1024x576.jpg What happened to bird flu? How a threat to human health faded from view

Although the number of cases have subsided dramatically, ?we don?t know how the story?s going to end,? says one influenza expert.

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