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Trump fires State Dept. watchdog critical of admin moves

President Trump has fired the State Department?s inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency?s management.

NH is open for business, but it?s far from normal

After weeks of lockdown in the state, malls were mostly empty, and main streets were far from bustling.

Rhode Island won?t start Phase 2 of reopening the economy until June

For Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden, a complex history gives way to a new alliance

The two have a long history, which is now in the spotlight as Biden considers Warren for his running mate.

As calls for release continue, extent of coronavirus outbreaks behind bars remains unclear

Massachusetts ranks sixth in infection rate among state prison systems, despite testing less aggressively than most of the states with higher infection rates.

What exactly will happen next week? Businesses hungry for information as Baker prepares reopening plan

Some retailers are already booking customers, others are prepared for a long wait. And many are confused.

Five small business owners await state?s reopening details, unsure of what next week holds

Baker, promising ?cautious and careful? reopening plan, already guarding against criticism

A phased reopening plan is expected Monday from Baker's advisory board. On reopening the economy, he said businesses should continue remote working when possible.

Here?s what we know ? and don?t ? about the Mass. reopening plan

Partisan fight over new coronavirus relief could threaten the economy further

Even as the virus?s death toll and economic damage rises, opposition to trillions of dollars in new spending is swiftly hardening on the political right.

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Living apart ? and staying close ? in the coronavirus pandemic

Alan Clayton-Matthews, Michael Goodman, and Alicia Sasser-Modestino

With plummeting revenues, state should impose a temporary tax increase

Whistle-blower lays bare incompetence that cost lives

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In praise of birdsong

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Barack Obama to headline star-studded graduation Saturday ? here?s how to watch

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Why Bob Ross?s ?The Joy of Painting? is perfect pandemic television

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Business groups call for half empty vehicles to maintain proper physical distancing.

Stella Restaurant and Bar in the South End closes after 15 years

Stella Restaurant and Bar in the South End is closing after 15 years, the restaurant announced Friday.

Study: 1 out of 10 residents in 4 neighborhoods unwittingly had coronavirus

In a study that tested Boston residents who had not had symptoms or tested positive for the coronavirus, 9.9 percent of respondents tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, meaning they had ? possibly unwittingly ? had past exposure to the virus. Officials warned that meant the rest of the population was still a potential target for the disease.

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Owning up to a few swings and misses from the press box

When you write approximately 5,000 columns on sports, you're not going to get it right every single time.

Somerville extends state of emergency, cancels events through December

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced Friday that the city?s state of emergency will continue beyond Monday and the suspension of all city-sponsored or permitted events will extend through the end of the year, as Somerville continues to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Robert Kraft?s latest charitable gesture has a nice ring to it

The Patriots owner has donated his championship bauble from Super Bowl LI to benefit corona victims.

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On-field dining? Without baseball, Pawtucket Red Sox may turn McCoy Stadium into a temporary restaurant

With their business model upended, the PawSox are exploring ways to make the most of what they have during the pandemic.

Partners HealthCare hit by steep loss in face of pandemic shutdown

The state?s largest hospital system, and largest private employer, says revenue is declining steeply, but expects a rebound before end of the year.

J.C. Penney files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Bidders step forward to design new entrance test for Boston exam schools

BPS looking for a test that gives a better chance to disadvantaged students.

For two senior athletes, ?this was the year? to finally start ? until the pandemic derailed their dreams

The heartbreak felt by Woburn High baseball players is typical of what's happening across the state.

The lost season: For some high school seniors, coronavirus sidelined their moment to shine

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This Waltham-built, dog-like robot is crawling through Singapore to remind people about social distancing

Spot, a four-legged robot built by Waltham robotics company Boston Dynamics, has been sent to Singapore to stroll through a section of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and serve as an ?ambassador for social distancing,? the company said.

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Good news in politics: The other side hates you less than you think

New research shows that Democrats and Republicans are far less divided than they?re made out to be.

Summer camps are in limbo, causing more hardship for operators, parents, and kids

While some camps around New England are trying to figure out how to balance safety and fun, others have already thrown in the beach towel.

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Rhode Island won?t start Phase 2 of reopening the economy until June

Governor Gina M. Raimondo doubled the time between stages so health officials have enough time to evaluate the effect of loosening restrictions in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak.

Grand juries may resume Monday, evictions on June 1, as R.I. courts start to reopen

Rhode Island?s nursing homes thought they were prepared for the coronavirus. They weren?t.

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Stella Restaurant and Bar in the South End closes after 15 years

Stella Restaurant and Bar in the South End is closing after 15 years, the restaurant announced Friday.

Richard Fenno, who studied Congress close up, dies at 93

Richard F. Fenno Jr., a scholar whose close-range studies of how Congress and other parts of government actually work broke new ground in political science by focusing less on government processes and more on how the people?s representatives interact with their constituents back home, died on April 21 in Rye, N.Y.

S. Roger Horchow, retailer turned Broadway producer, dies at 91

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Attorney says he has affidavits clearing Seahawks? Quinton Dunbar in armed robbery case

Dunbar and Giants cornerback Deandre Baker are accused of armed robbery at a party.

Newport?s Hall of Fame tennis tournament canceled

WImbledon is also off as the pro tennis tours extended their suspensions through at least the end of July.

Kobe?s pilot was not impaired in helicopter crash

Autopsies released Friday revealed the brutality of the January crash outside LA that killed Bryant, 7 others.

James Harrison hints that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin paid him for 2010 hit that drew fine

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MLB?s draft cutdown a stunner for Northeastern?s Ian Fair and other local prospects

The top draft-eligible MLB prospects from Massachusetts

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Infect volunteers with Covid-19? A proposal lays bare a minefield of issues

Experts question Facebook?s approach to combat Covid-19 misinformation

Covid-19 has shuttered labs. It could put a generation of researchers at risk

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An interview with the CDC director on coronavirus, masks, and an agency gone quiet

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House passes $3 trillion Democratic coronavirus relief bill

The House passed a $3 trillion Democratic economic stimulus bill Friday that Republicans and President Donald Trump have already rejected and isn?t likely to trigger bipartisan negotiations.

House OKs Democrats? new $3T coronavirus relief bill over Republican opposition

The House passed the relief bill over Republican opposition Friday evening, setting up a clash with Trump and the Senate.

What exactly will happen next week? Businesses hungry for information as Baker prepares reopening plan

J.C. Penney files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

When shoppers venture out, what will be left?

Partners HealthCare hit by steep loss in face of pandemic shutdown

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Trump fires State Dept. watchdog critical of admin moves

With move to remote voting, House alters what it means for Congress to meet

DeVos funnels coronavirus relief funds to favored private and religious schools

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About two-thirds of people feel Mass. marijuana legalization was a success, according to new poll

Arizona court rejects online initiative signature gathering for initiatives such as marijuana legalization

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The 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author has a special message for this year's graduates

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With five college snowboard racing championships in hand, Myles Silverman is ready for the next level

Robert Kraft?s latest charitable gesture has a nice ring to it

NFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday if state and local governments allow it

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Stella Restaurant and Bar in the South End closes after 15 years

Richard Fenno, who studied Congress close up, dies at 93

S. Roger Horchow, retailer turned Broadway producer, dies at 91

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Cardinal Sean O?Malley to celebrate Baccalaureate Mass for seniors graduating from archdiocesan high schools

Trump?s company has received at least $970,000 from US taxpayers for room rentals

Five small business owners await state?s reopening details, unsure of what next week holds

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Israeli soldier killed in West Bank as tensions rise over annexation push

Several surfers are found dead in the Netherlands

Gunmen storm maternity clinic in Afghan capital, killing 16, including 2 newborns

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With move to remote voting, House alters what it means for Congress to meet

DeVos funnels coronavirus relief funds to favored private and religious schools

Biden says he would not pardon Trump or block investigations

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House passes $3 trillion Democratic coronavirus relief bill

House OKs Democrats? new $3T coronavirus relief bill over Republican opposition

What exactly will happen next week? Businesses hungry for information as Baker prepares reopening plan

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This week on ?Billions,? an entire episode authored by Ben Mezrich

Watch: Oprah speaks to the graduating class of 2020

Chris Evans talks to Jimmy Fallon about playing Wiffle ball in lockdown and his dog?s terrible quarantine haircut

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About two-thirds of people feel Mass. marijuana legalization was a success, according to new poll

Arizona court rejects online initiative signature gathering for initiatives such as marijuana legalization

Maine scuttles residency requirement for pot businesses

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The Era of Stupid

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Let?s democratize and decommodify work

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Recipe: French yogurt cake takes so little effort and gives you so much in return

Recipe: This classic all-beef meatloaf is a comfort-food classic

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3 Rhode Island road trips to consider when you want to get out safely but start small

Congress introduces new bill requiring cash refunds from airlines ? regardless of who cancels the trip

Ready to haul out that bike? Here?s what to know before you go

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Chapter 19: Role of a Lifetime

Local bestsellers for the week ending May 10

For Andre Dubus, daily poetry and dreams of dinner parties

Movies

10 more very good movies that you probably haven?t seen

Doc Talk: Two looks at COVID-19, Louis Malle?s America, Henri Langlois salute

?The Last Dance? as choreography; or why Larry Bird and John Wayne are different

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Michelle Obama helps bring ?prom-athon? to MTV

The unscripted silliness of bloopers is a blunder to behold

Netflix slates Jeffrey Epstein documentary for May 27

music

BSO cancels Tanglewood for the first time in 75 years

Housebound with my records, my preschooler, and a resolve to fill the silence

For musicians, unemployment coverage is out of step

Theater/Dance

In isolation, theater couples entertain new ideas ? and each other

Gloucester Stage cancels summer season

Urbanity Dance is projecting pop-up dance videos, powered by car battery, onto Boston buildings

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Should recreational marijuana businesses be allowed to operate in Massachusetts during the pandemic?

?Happy 78th birthday, Ray. Keep waving. Keep smiling.?

Technology helps keep formerly homeless veterans in Somerville monitored during pandemic

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Richard Fenno, who studied Congress close up, dies at 93

S. Roger Horchow, retailer turned Broadway producer, dies at 91

John P. O?Neil, a former CEO and co-owner of Converse, dies at 98