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A low-profile judge, indicted for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant, finds herself in harsh spotlight

Federal prosecutors say Judge Shelley Joseph helped an undocumented immigrant avoid ICE custody. For friends and colleagues of Joseph, a mother of two teenage girls who started her career as a prosecutor targeting violent gangs in Boston, her current predicament defies belief.
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How a Newton court judge allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant escape

Why would Wynn consider selling its Everett casino when it?s so close to opening?

Many people are confounded that Wynn Resorts would think about selling its $2.6 billion casino along the banks of the Mystic River in Everett, just weeks away from its debut.
Wynn eyes sale of its Everett casino to MGM Some highlights of the long, winding road to the Everett casino

Patriots finalizing extension with Julian Edelman, according to reports
The deal would keep Edelman under contract through the 2021 season, when the wide receiver will be 35. 47 minutes ago

After 2017 sexual harassment complaints, union official now up for a promotion

Tyrek D. Lee Sr. was executive vice president of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East when he was placed on leave.

This author asked for a tweet-sized synopsis of ?Game of Thrones?
The responses rained down like dragon fire. 35 minutes ago

'GOT' finale pulled in 19.3 million viewers. That?s peanuts compared to M*A*S*H

In Cambridge, honors classes for everyone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin has dismantled the racial divide between honors and lower-tier classes in two subjects in which diverse perspectives perhaps matter the most: English and history.

Love Letters Podcast Season 2
Can dragon boats lead you to love?
If you?re single, chances are you?ve been told to take a class or join a social activity. Is this really a good way to meet someone?

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Kevin Cullen
When grief rewrites your address book: How a Boston tradition got started
The story of the American flags on Boston Common on Memorial Day is a reminder of what the day really means.

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Joan Vennochi

Casino for sale because Matt Maddox is mad at Massachusetts?

Andrew Bacevich

I?m anti-abortion, and I have a request

Food & Wine says this Southie spot is one of the nation?s best new restaurants
The Italian restaurant opened in February, run by Karen Akunowicz, longtime chef at the South End?s Myers + Chang. 2 hours ago

This Mass. roast beef shop was rated one of the best in the country by People magazine

A no-frills roast beef shop on the North Shore has won the attention of People magazine as having one of the best sandwiches in the country.

Red Sox, Yankees will break new ground in London when they play on artificial turf
The two rivals will play on artificial turf for the first time in more than 2,200 games over a century. 2 hours ago

NAMES
?Tom vs. Time? is now an Emmy Award-winning show
Would you expect anything less from the GOAT? 2 hours ago

Swastika found drawn on desk at Newton middle school

A student found the swastika drawn on the desk Monday morning, school officials said. 23 minutes ago

Man arrested after allegedly trying to hit Foxborough officer with car and leading police on chase

Foxborough police attempted to pull over a Norton man for a license plate violation, but when officers approached the stopped car, he turned the wheels toward the officer and sped up, police said. 47 minutes ago

Man accused in New Bedford kidnapping, rape added to State Police most wanted list

Carlos M. Vizcaino, 33, is wanted on charges of armed kidnapping with sexual assault, rape with threat of bodily injury, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, State Police said. 40 minutes ago
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Stakes high in New Hampshire timber industry debate

New Hampshire?s wood-fired power plants helped support the timber industry for nearly four decades. But their days could be numbered now.

Boston traffic forces unpredictability on commuters
When it comes to traffic in Boston, can you ever leave too early?

Ed Markey will face a Senate challenger: high-profile labor lawyer Shannon Liss-Riordan
Massachusetts voters officially have a 2020 Senate primary on their hands.

Evidence may be limited in retrial of 1985 murder case

As prosecutors move to retry Darrell Jones, whose conviction for a 1985 murder was vacated two years ago, they could be limited in the evidence they can present against him.
TOM RUTLEDGE

The secret to ?Jeopardy? champ James Holzhauer?s million-dollar run

No one has ever played the game like James Holzhauer. I know because, more than 30 years ago, I was a ?Jeopardy? champion.

Opinion, Ideas & Commentary

glen johnson

US-Iran standoff illustrates key foreign affairs lessons

Michael A. Cohen

For voters at Biden rally, it?s personality over politics

Sameer Sabir

Shaken baby syndrome no ?controversy? at all

NIALL FERGUSON

China finds that Trump does have a principle

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Early primary voting: Its time has come

ELIZABETH WARREN AND JOE KENNEDY III

Getting people the behavioral health care they need

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Why is oat milk suddenly so popular, and what?s it actually like?

After Swedish brand Oatly made inroads into the US, HP Hood brought its own oat milk to market. In Boston, baristas are having a hard time keeping cartons on hand.

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Red Sox rout Blue Jays in opener of road trip

The Red Sox broke out with 16 hits against Toronto to back the pitching of David Price, who looked strong in his return from the injured list.
Politics

Moulton unveils national service education plan
The plan includes a guarantee of tuition assistance or job training benefits for young Americans who take part in national service.

BUSINESS

Senator seeks probe of Chinese company making MBTA?s subway cars
Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to step in and investigate whether a Chinese state-owned company could pose a threat to national security.

Marijuana

No pot on this table: Boston warns restaurants over marijuana-infused meals
City officials said any restaurants that host cannabis-infused dinners ? however private ? could lose their licenses.

COLLEGE ADMISSION SCANDAL

He bought the fencing coach?s house. Then his son got into Harvard

The Needham house was assessed at $549,300, but sold for nearly a million dollars. The buyer, who never lived a day there, would sell it 17 months later at a substantial loss in what may become the next chapter in the national debate over fairness in college admissions.
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Know about college admissions wrongdoing? Tell us

In light of the recent college admissions scandal, we?re looking for the public?s help better understanding how families and students play the admissions game.
Lifestyle

Madonna adds Madame X tour dates, including Boston shows

NAMES

Sheldon and Miriam Adelson among guests at Rashi School gala Sunday at Seaport Hotel

?Saturday Night Live? mocks Trump again, this time with a raucous Queen cover

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Filming begins downtown on Ryan Reynolds movie ?Free Guy?