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Kevin McCarthy gets a win as House passes rules package

Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed his first test late Monday as the Republicans approved their rules package for governing House operations

Body found in New Hampshire in 1971 is identified as a Boston woman

Katherine Ann Alston, who graduated from Dorchester High School in 1963 and attended Boston College, was identified through forensic testing and assistance from the DNA Doe Project.

DOJ reviewing potentially classified docs at Biden center

The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Biden’s former institute, the White House said Monday.

‘We’re taking this all in’: Healey meets with legislative leadership for first time since inauguration

Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll met with legislative leaders Monday for the first time since their swearing-in ceremony last week.
SHIRLEY LEUNG

Business leaders are counting on a friendly relationship with Governor Healey

Celtics 107, Bulls 99
Al Horford’s late 3 helps Celtics turn away charging Bulls, 107-99, for third victory in a row
Chicago came back from a 16-point deficit in the third quarter and had a chance to tie the game with two minutes left.

Gary Washburn: The Celtics were challenged by the always-pesky Bulls, but they passed the test with physicality

Cambridge protesters call for answers in fatal police shooting of 20-year-old Sayed Faisal

Sayed Faisal was a supportive and energetic person, an immigrant and only child whose family came to the United States about a decade ago to pursue the American dream, family and friends said.

Police investigating death of contractor after fall from roof at Mass. General

Possible shooting reported in Belmont; two people treated for gunshot wounds

Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading human rights activist

‘Fighting the same battles’: Three years later, Chinatown’s historic row houses still at risk

Advocates say 9 Johnny Court is just one example of what’s at stake if displacement and gentrification continue to wreak havoc on Chinatown.
Sports Media

Sports Hub’s Tony Massarotti addresses recent absence, says NESN did not ask him back as Red Sox analyst

The cohost of “Felger and Massarotti” announced during Monday’s program that his recent absences have been due to an unexpected health issue.
TECH LAB

LastPass security breach was worse than you’ve heard. Here’s what to do.

If you use the popular password manager, the first thing to do is create a new master password. Next, change every other password you’ve stored.
Opinion
Joan Vennochi

How much scrutiny for Governor Healey and her family?

Looking back at coverage of the last two male governors — a lot and the standard is fickle. What gets reported and opined about depends on who is drawing the line between what falls in the realm of public interest and what does not.
MARCELA GARCÍA

Here comes the immigration show trial
Alex Beam

The only things Boston and London have in common? A consonant and two vowels.
Don Bacon

Held hostage in the House
JEFF JACOBY

Audiobooks are glorious
The Emancipator

We’ve Been Here Before: Insurrections and White Supremacy

As we remember and assess the damage of the January 6th Insurrection on America today, it’s valuable to take a hard look at the impact and consequences that white conservative election denialism played in our shared history.
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Kevin Hayden sworn in for first full term as Suffolk DA
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden was sworn into office Monday evening at Roxbury Community College, marking the beginning of his first full term as the county’s top law enforcement official.

Larry Edelman
Rob Zeaske returns to GroundTruth Project as chief executive
GroundTruth Project is the Boston umbrella organization for journalism service programs Report for America and Report for the World.

Manchester, N.H., man wanted on arrest warrant following birth of baby later left in woods

George Theberge, 45, is wanted on an arrest warrant for charges of felony tampering with witnesses, reckless conduct, and endangering the welfare of a child, police said.

Stoughton High School students to protest against removal of Pride flags in classrooms
The ban is part of a broader directive made to faculty at the beginning of the school year that prohibits the display of any “political” items, including Pride flags and Black Lives Matters or the law enforcement-associated Thin Blue Line.

Georgia 62, TCU 7 | College Football Playoff final
Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win second straight College Football Playoff title; first repeat champion since 2012
The Bulldogs were untouchable from the opening kickoff to make it back-to-back in a romp.

Critics worry new state proposal will worsen student achievement gaps
The plan would set up individualized goals for schools and districts to return to their 2019 achievement levels, but critics say it's too slow.

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‘I feel really, really lucky.’ Meet Maura Healey’s partner.

Healey began quietly dating attorney Joanna Lydgate after Lydgate left the attorney general’s office in 2020. They spoke exclusively to the Globe about their relationship.

She beat antiabortion amendments in two states after Roe’s demise. Here’s her advice to the abortion rights movement.
The mistake her allies on the abortion rights side often make, she said, is pressuring persuadable voters out of their comfort zones.

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Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

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Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

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MARCELA GARCÍA

Here comes the immigration show trial
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The only things Boston and London have in common? A consonant and two vowels.
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Audiobooks are glorious
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An interfaith, international affair at Pope Benedict’s funeral
IDEAS | WILLIAM DEVINE

The business of college sports deserves to collapse

Metro

Superintendent resigns in fiery School Committee meeting

Judy Paolucci was hired in November to lead the North Kingstown district, which has been rocked by scandal since 2021.

Boston police seek to identify three people after credit cards used following vehicle break-in

The vehicle was broken into on Oct. 30 near 12 Gaston St. in Dorchester, police said.
RI HOUSING

R.I. housing secretary’s report may not be compliant with state law

A spokesman for House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi told the Globe that the Speaker is “disappointed” and plans to meet with Housing Secretary Joshua Saal to “better understand what prevented compliance.”

Two incarcerated men indicted following October altercation at Middleton Jail

During the Oct. 22 altercation, six men, some who were carrying shanks, allegedly attacked another inmate, officials said.

Sports

Celtics 107, Bulls 99

Al Horford’s late 3 helps Celtics turn away charging Bulls, 107-99, for third victory in a row

Chicago came back from a 16-point deficit in the third quarter and had a chance to tie the game with two minutes left.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

The Celtics were challenged by the always-pesky Bulls, but they passed the test with physicality

It was one of the more important wins of the season because it earned zero style points. The Celtics missed 30 of their 41 3-pointers and allowed Zach LaVine to score 15 fourth-quarter points.
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NFL Black Monday live: Cardinals fire Kliff Kingsbury; Browns request interview with Jerod Mayo

As the 2022 regular season comes to a close, we’re tracking the firings (and hirings) for teams across the league.
Georgia 62, TCU 7 | College Football Playoff final

Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win second straight College Football Playoff title; first repeat champion since 2012
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL

It was appointment viewing in Dracut as Ashlee Talbot reached 1,000 points by dropping 36 against Central Catholic
High schools

Boys’ hockey roundup: Nantucket knocks Dennis-Yarmouth from the unbeaten ranks behind Ryan Davis’s two goals

Business

Larry Edelman

Rob Zeaske returns to GroundTruth Project as chief executive

GroundTruth Project is the Boston umbrella organization for journalism service programs Report for America and Report for the World.
RI HOUSING

R.I. housing secretary’s report may not be compliant with state law

A spokesman for House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi told the Globe that the Speaker is “disappointed” and plans to meet with Housing Secretary Joshua Saal to “better understand what prevented compliance.”

‘Fighting the same battles’: Three years later, Chinatown’s historic row houses still at risk
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Cofounder of Amplify Latinx steps in to become business group’s new CEO
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‘If you want to solve homelessness in Boston, you’ve got to take a look at the real estate market’
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I distanced myself from a negative friend. So why did I say he could move in?
YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Jan. 9-22

metro

Prosecutor: Investigators found damaged knife with blood in home of missing Cohasset woman

Police investigating death of contractor after fall from roof at Mass. General

Manchester, N.H., man wanted on arrest warrant following birth of baby later left in woods

sports

Celtics center Robert Williams gets first start of the season

For this year’s NFL playoffs, it’s ‘Pro’ quarterbacks vs. ‘Joe’ quarterbacks

Dover-Sherborn star Luke Rinaldi found a kindred spirit in Norwood’s Noah Beaudet and the Tri-Valley League rivals have formed an unusual bond

business

Moderna prepares for transition year as COVID vaccine sales wane, CEO says.

Last year was slowest for new housing approvals in Boston since 2015. Some warn 2023 will be slower.

Business leaders are counting on a friendly relationship with Governor Healey

politics

Sarah Huckabee Sanders to take oath as Arkansas governor

DOJ reviewing potentially classified docs at Biden center

New Korean War memorial is riddled with errors

Nation

California deluge forces mass evacuations, boy swept away

Boy swept away, Montecito evacuated in California storms

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

World

Prince Harry accuses Camilla of ‘dangerous’ leaks to media

Pfizer’s Paxlovid not included in China’s national insurance

In power with Netanyahu, ultra-Orthodox parties chart Israel’s future

opinion

No ‘pipe dream’ — both parties must know immigration reform is urgent

Good news and bad news in Biden’s expanded stick-and-carrot border approach

Lauding of climate change’s ‘silver lining’ gets a going-over

lifestyle

Three Kings Day arrives with music, entertainment in Boston’s Latin Quarter

I want more from this marriage

I want him to consider polyamory

food & dining

Recipe: Stuff roasted honeynut squash with prosciutto and egg for a cozy, charming lunch or brunch

Noma, rated the world’s best restaurant, is closing its doors

Where to eat in the dead of winter in R.I.

travel

Europe will soon allow phone calls on flights. Will the US be next?

Skijoring at Snowfest, art with attitude, and Caribbean charms in St. Croix

Akaash Singh is on Team Travel Agent and wants to flush his phone but can’t

Arts

Portland Museum of Art announces architects for $100 million expansion

At the Clark, a glimpse of a French cultural storehouse

‘The Glory of Handiwork’ gives new meaning to the domestic arts

Books

Laura Zigman’s ‘Small World’ is a love letter to a sisterhood forged through disability and death

Comedic and caffeinated, Kashana Cauley’s debut novel, ‘The Survivalists,’ may give you the jitters

Poet Laureate Ada Limón uses poetry as a way of tuning in to the world

Movies

Belmont World Film’s 20th Family Festival fosters a love of film for young audiences

‘Corsage’: All about Elisabeth

‘Women Talking’ speaks volumes

Television

Am I reality TV snob? Define snob.

This week’s TV: Golden Globe apathy, ‘The Last of Us’ arrives, and all about ‘Velma’

Adam Rich, who starred in ‘Eight Is Enough,’ dies at 54

music

For its first performances of 2023, H&H is directed from within

From modest beginnings to Modest Mouse: Quincy festival takes a big leap in year two

At BSO, ringing in the new year with reimagined Beethoven

Theater/Dance

A new view of a classic movie inspired choreographer Stefanie Batten Bland’s ‘Look Who’s Coming to Dinner’

In Dave Malloy’s ‘Preludes,’ Rachmaninoff’s career is decomposing

Plans for a new Comedy Studio in Harvard Square hit some snags

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The Argument: Should Massachusetts expand tolling to alleviate traffic congestion?

Watertown Boys & Girls Club is a success story

Lesson learned: Don’t draw conclusions until you give it a try

Obituaries

Russell Banks, who mined a hardscrabble New England childhood for his novels, dies at 82

Adam Rich, who starred in ‘Eight Is Enough,’ dies at 54

Bill Campbell, 74, first big-money free agent of the Sox, dies