Mueller: Charging Trump was 'not an option'; announces closure of special counsel office
?If we had confidence the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so. We did not, however, make a determination as to whether the president did commit a crime,? Special Counsel Robert Mueller said. He made his first public statement on the Trump-Russia investigation Wednesday morning, declaring the investigation closed and stating that he would resign and return to private life. Mueller said the report?s words were chosen carefully and serve as his testimony, and he does not plan on speaking further.
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Where?s the beef? The North Shore, where they?re fighting over the number one sandwich
Inside the long-smoldering, recently reignited argument about who makes the best roast beef sandwich on the North Shore.
Inside the long-smoldering, recently reignited argument about who makes the best roast beef sandwich on the North Shore.
Fingerprints and eyeball scans: a faster way to get through security at Logan
A company called Clear, which allows its members to skip TSA security lines, arrives at Logan this week.
A company called Clear, which allows its members to skip TSA security lines, arrives at Logan this week.
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Is ?Girl Power? really the right message for our daughters?
We mean well with this slogan, but let?s think about what it?s actually telling girls and boys.
We mean well with this slogan, but let?s think about what it?s actually telling girls and boys.
Trump urges Roy Moore not to run for US Senate in Alabama
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday the ?consequences will be devastating? if Alabama Republican Roy Moore seeks the seat again in 2020.
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No prison time for Peabody woman who admitted to role in Lottery ticket scam
The defendant, Bhavna Patel, 44, was sentenced to a year of probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.
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Alex Trebek shares ?mind-boggling? pancreatic cancer update
?Jeopardy!? host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he?s in ?near remission? of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is ?kind of mind-boggling.?
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?Jeopardy!? host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he?s in ?near remission? of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is ?kind of mind-boggling.?
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Kit Harington checks into Conn. wellness center after ?Game of Thrones?
The star of the HBO hit checked into a wellness retreat to work on what his representative says are ?personal issues.?
?And the crowd goes mild?: Harvard baseball team?s reaction to NCAA Tournament news is very polite
A video of the team shows players shaking hands, rather than cheering and shouting.
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Peabody woman pulled over in a van with 22 dogs and a parrot
Police in Connecticut got a surprise when they pulled over the van and discovered that 22 dogs and parrot were living inside the vehicle.
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Man who allegedly used meat cleaver during robberies under arrest
Canton police said they have arrested an 18-year-old from Stoughton who allegedly used a meat cleaver as a weapon and an electronic bike as his getaway vehicle to rob several stores.
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A bear in Rhode Island tried to open a woman?s car door ? but she fought to keep it shut
A woman and a black bear got a good look at each other in Rhode Island.
A woman and a black bear got a good look at each other in Rhode Island.
Prosecutors detail what allegedly happened to 13-year-old girl who died at a Lawrence hospital
The Lawrence man who allegedly gave drugs to a 13-year-old before her death was arraigned Tuesday in Lawrence District Court.
The Lawrence man who allegedly gave drugs to a 13-year-old before her death was arraigned Tuesday in Lawrence District Court.
Before Tuesday night, Red Sox bullpen had been a source of great relief
The Red Sox had received stellar work from their relievers, showing you can win without a traditional closer.
The Red Sox had received stellar work from their relievers, showing you can win without a traditional closer.
?Tap Tap Taparoo.? Boston athletes show support for Bruins
Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore pulled on a jersey commemorating Adam Sandler?s title character in ?Happy Gilmore.?
Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore pulled on a jersey commemorating Adam Sandler?s title character in ?Happy Gilmore.?
Gillette ad shows father teaching his transgender son to shave
Gillette?s new ad campaign captures a pivotal life moment ? a father teaching his son to shave ? and a cultural milestone.
Closure of Pilgrim nuclear plant is part of a shifting energy industry
Sometime late Friday afternoon, the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station will be shut down, closing a plant that for nearly five decades has generated electricity for much of the region.
Ocasio-Cortez reacts to baseball team showing video that featured photo of her alongside dictators
The video was an edited version of Reagan?s first inaugural address, delivered in 1981, which at times discusses the solemn sacrifices made by members of the nation?s armed forces but also contains a warning for America?s enemies.
Several residents rescued during fire that destroys historic building in Bourne
A fire official said the building, which was constructed around 1825 and included nine residential units, was a total loss.
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Walsh to announce private fund for the Boston Public Library
Walsh said the effort will generate new resources for investments in technology, programming, the preservation and restoration of the historic library facilities, and the care of its rare collections.
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Adrian Walker
Who?s the rich guy helping poor Mount Ida students fight the school?s closing in court?
Though a class-action lawsuit on behalf of former students of Mount Ida College was dismissed Friday, benefactor Robert Hildreth vows he will keep up the fight against colleges that shut their doors.
Matthew Gilbert
Netflix looks back at the Central Park Five
Director Ava DuVernay has made a four-part miniseries about the case, calling attention to our flawed and corrupt justice system and institutionalized racism.
Director Ava DuVernay has made a four-part miniseries about the case, calling attention to our flawed and corrupt justice system and institutionalized racism.
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A damaged Torah and a fight with UPS over fixing it
A sacred Torah damaged by UPS en route to a Milton synagogue leads to questions about who?s responsible for paying for repair.
A sacred Torah damaged by UPS en route to a Milton synagogue leads to questions about who?s responsible for paying for repair.
Wynn Resorts won?t appeal Gaming Commission?s $35m fine
Wynn is opting not to appeal the decision of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to fine the gambling giant $35 million, though the company disagrees with regulators? findings.
Wynn is opting not to appeal the decision of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to fine the gambling giant $35 million, though the company disagrees with regulators? findings.
Saying he ?needs some time,? Dustin Pedroia will step back and reassess his status
Pedroia, who was placed on the 60-day injured list, said he isn?t sure he can play again.
