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A day after Lindsay Clancy was accused of strangling her three children in their Duxbury home last week, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz filed homicide charges that could send the 38-year-old labor and delivery nurse to life in prison, without the possibility of parole. But legal analysts and health experts said other options should be considered.

When postpartum psychosis turns a mother into a killer: Advocates call for alternatives in prosecuting the unthinkable

A day after Lindsay Clancy was accused of strangling her three children in Duxbury, the Plymouth County DA filed homicide charges that could send her to life in prison, without the possibility of parole. But legal analysts and health experts said other options should be considered.

Spotlight report: Part two

A broken bond, a shaken citadel of science
Kristin Knouse and David Sabatini had a relationship that bridged boundaries and broke rules at the Whitehead Institute. After Knouse alleged harassment and other complaints emerged, an investigation rocked Whitehead, forced out Sabatini and damaged all involved. Did it have to end this way?

Read part one of the Globe's investigation into the fall of David Sabatini Tell us your thoughts and see reader feedback about the investigation

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Mac Jones at least will have a chance to succeed next season — which he didn’t have this season
In his second year as a Patriot, he was failed miserably by his coaches, but that won't be case under offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien.

Brian McConnell, who traveled from New Jersey to watch the Bruins, celebrates Boston's winning goal late in the third period against the Maple Leafs Jan. 14.

Bruins and Celtics share an arena but not necessarily the same fan base

Fans of both first-place teams are passionate, but there also are some differences.

‘The Palestinian exception to free speech’: Students and scholars feel muzzled on college campuses over tense topic

Interviews with about 15 students and scholars reveal that people on either side of the Palestinian question feel their voices are being quieted.

New data show Middlesex and Norfolk counties have some of the highest child care costs in the US
In Suffolk County, families paid nearly 30 percent of combined income on child care.

Worcester is booming amid Boston’s housing affordability crisis. Now its home prices are soaring, too.

As new residents flow into Worcester, housing prices there are shooting up, pinching the city's large population of working-class residents and prompting city officials to look for solutions.

As emergency shelters overflow, Healey’s push for funding comes up against a slow-moving Legislature
Governor Maura Healey is facing the challenge of managing a shelter system that can't keep pace with a surge of immigration and a rise in homelessness. Legislators do not appear in a hurry to address the issue.

13-year-old Norwood boy identified as victim targeted in fatal Mattapan shooting, police say

Tyler Lawrence, 13, was shot multiple times in front of 119 Babson St. near the intersection with Fremont Street in what police said was a targeted attack.

Woburn schools to remain closed today amid teachers strike
Woburn schools will remain closed for a second day Tuesday as a teachers strike continues, despite a court injunction and a cease-and-desist order from the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board, the Woburn School Committee and Mayor Scott Galvin said late Monday.

Bobby Hull, who died Monday at 84, is photographed in his Black Hawks gear Oct. 24, 1957, the first of his 23 seasons in professional hockey.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On hockey

Bobby Hull was a hockey legend whose personal life fell far short of that

On the ice, Bobby Hull was a force, a blazing menace off the wing possessing a thunderous, near-mythical, slap shot.

"As we’ve said many times, and we’re going to continue to say, our society has to do better,” said Jaylen Brown reflecting on the death of Tyre Nichols.

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Once again, a tragic death shakes the NBA community because the players know they are not immune

Being professional athletes does not make them untouchable. It doesn’t make them above the fear of running into the wrong officer or being caught in the wrong situation.

MGM Springfield is one of three locations in the state where gamblers can get rolling on Tuesday.

With Massachusetts finally opening sports betting today, the opening ceremonies are ready to go

From Boston-area ex-athletes to state gaming commissioners, plenty of people have a hand in Tuesday's big kickoff.

Opinion

Protesters gathered on Jan. 27 in Memphis ahead of the release of police video depicting five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols.

To honor Tyre Nichols, let’s get policing right

Punishing misbehaving cops after the fact is no substitute for recruiting and training a non-warrior class.

Mexico’s former top cop goes on trial in New York

Wu wants to cut fares at Boston’s commuter rail stations. Is that really a good idea?

IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

Being an influencer is harder than it looks

What makes David Sabatini think he deserves a second chance after his #MeToo downfall?

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Family, heritage, and community all play a powerful role in maintaining the health and wellness of a city’s residents. Our health equity tour of Chicago’s Little Village shows a neighborhood emblematic of these ideas. Next up: Durham, North Carolina.

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The death of Northeastern University student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally injured when she was struck by a Seattle police cruiser while crossing the street, has become a flashpoint for critics of the city’s police force.

Two monkeys missing as mysterious acts continue at Dallas Zoo
The monkeys, which have long white whiskers resembling a handlebar mustache, would "likely stay close to home," zoo officials said in a statement. Staffers searched the grounds throughout the day but couldn't find the animals.

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The Bengals’ unfortunate Joseph Ossai pushed himself into a dubious spotlight
Folks in Cincinnati are pretty chill, and Ossai’s teammates rallied around him Sunday, but these things don’t go away easily.

Two more Memphis officers are disciplined and three EMTs are fired in connection to death of Tyre Nichols

The circle of punishment widened Monday for the shocking display of police brutality after video footage showed many more people failed to help Tyre Nichols beyond the five officers accused of beating him to death.

Troubled Massachusetts GOP to hold election for chair, with party’s future on the line
Contending with internal chaos, legal and financial challenges, and dwindling political influence, the Republican State Committee is set to convene in Marlborough on Tuesday to decide on its leadership.

COVID-19 emergencies to end on May 11, Biden says
The move to end the emergency declarations in the United States comes as most of the world has returned to normalcy three years after the beginning of the pandemic.

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As recently as 2021, callers could expect an ambulance to arrive within about 6 minutes. But, median response times in Boston for life-threatening emergencies have now grown from just over 7 minutes in January 2022 to 7.7 minutes in December, records show.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Maura Healey toured a portion of the former Marriner Mill in Lawrence, which is being developed into mixed-income rental housing, on Aug. 11.

Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one.

From left, Monica Mastel, John Dean, and Paul Clement were sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee during the final stage of the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 7, 2018. Clement testified, "Judge Kavanaugh is enormously qualified to serve on the Nation’s highest court. I am confident he will serve with distinction."

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A building with an apartment for rent in Miami Beach, Fla.

As any economist can tell Mayor Wu, rent control never works

ChatGPT represents a leap forward in the capacity of machines to scour the vast volumes of text written by humans that exists on the Internet, and to infer relationships and knowledge to create original content — from pithy responses to your questions, to short stories in the style of Chekhov, to compelling undergraduate philosophy essays.

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Demonstrators protested in Times Square on Saturday in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police during a traffic stop.

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Andrea Campbell during her run for mayor.

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A new branch of Plant CityX to open at Bryant University. But there’s a twist.

The university has partnered with Providence-based vegan food hall and marketplace Plant City to open a fast-food location in a residence hall on its Smithfield campus.

When postpartum psychosis turns a mother into a killer: Advocates call for alternatives in prosecuting the unthinkable

A day after Lindsay Clancy was accused of strangling her three children in Duxbury, the Plymouth County DA filed homicide charges that could send her to life in prison, without the possibility of parole. But legal analysts and health experts said other options should be considered.

Norwell voters fail to pass proposal for new town hall

The current building at 345 Main St. was built in 1950 and has been in failing condition for more than a decade, according to town officials.

Barrett Strong, whose ‘Money’ helped launch Motown, dies at 81

Among the songs he helped write were “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and "War."

Sports

Mac Jones threw only 14 touchdown passes in 14 games this season — a sure sign that something was wrong.

Mac Jones at least will have a chance to succeed next season — which he didn’t have this season

In his second year as a Patriot, he was failed miserably by his coaches, but that won't be case under offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien.

The Celtics' Joe Mazzulla is believed to be the first interim coach to coach an All-Star Game.

Joe Mazzulla, who wasn’t supposed to be the Celtics’ coach five months ago, will coach the All-Star Game

He becomes the eighth Celtics coach to serve as an All-Star coach, joining Red Auerbach, Tom Heinsohn, K.C. Jones, Doc Rivers, Chris Ford, Bill Fitch, and Brad Stevens.

"As we’ve said many times, and we’re going to continue to say, our society has to do better,” said Jaylen Brown reflecting on the death of Tyre Nichols.

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Once again, a tragic death shakes the NBA community because the players know they are not immune

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R.I. FOOD & DINING

A new branch of Plant CityX to open at Bryant University. But there’s a twist.

The university has partnered with Providence-based vegan food hall and marketplace Plant City to open a fast-food location in a residence hall on its Smithfield campus.

Biden to highlight grant for NYC rail tunnel under Hudson

The money is part of $1.2 billion in mega grants being awarded under the 2021 infrastructure law.

Strikes, protests hit France in round 2 of pension battle

Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet

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Will Nakshian and his sister Laura Ward participated in Monday night's candlelight vigil at the Rhode Island State House in memory of Tyre Nichols.

Candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols draws hundreds who push for stop to police brutality

Boston police ask for public’s help to identify man following assault in Mattapan

Boston trial underway for Russian tech tycoon accused in $90 million insider trading and hacking scheme

sports

John Hussey (left) led the "all-star" crew that officiated the 49ers-Eagles game. The Eagles got the most first downs by penalty in a playoff game since 2002.

The NFL’s ‘all-star’ officiating crews are ruining the playoffs

Report: 49ers QB Brock Purdy has torn elbow ligament, out six months

With Massachusetts finally opening sports betting today, the opening ceremonies are ready to go

business

President Joe Biden spoke at the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel North Portal on Monday in Baltimore, Md. The tunnel is 150 years old and is the biggest chokepoint in the rail system between New York City and Washington, D.C., and frequently causes delays.

‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden hails plans for big East Coast tunnel fix

After a long wait, former city councilor Tito Jackson’s cannabis business opens in Boston

FAA says safeguards in place to prevent another shutdown of system

politics

President Biden talks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on Jan. 30.

Biden to highlight grant for NYC rail tunnel under Hudson

Trump investigations: Georgia prosecutor ups anticipation

Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

Nation

The entrance to the Dallas Zoo.

Two monkeys missing as mysterious acts continue at Dallas Zoo

Deadline nears for Alec Baldwin in deadly movie set shooting

Tyre Nichols case shows officers still fail to intervene

World

Security officials and rescue workers gather at the site of a suicide bombing, in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Jan. 30.

Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises to 88

Strikes, protests hit France in round 2 of pension battle

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

opinion

ChatGPT represents a leap forward in the capacity of machines to scour the vast volumes of text written by humans that exists on the Internet, and to infer relationships and knowledge to create original content — from pithy responses to your questions, to short stories in the style of Chekhov, to compelling undergraduate philosophy essays.

Are you for real? The most urgent question with artificial intelligence as a new interlocutor.

Big Law’s cancel culture

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New Kids on the Block performed at the TD Garden.

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Minnesota teen has slept in his backyard for nearly 3 years just for fun

Am I ‘walking bad luck’ with love?

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Assistant manager Esmeralda Lozano, left, and Plant City executive chef Luis Jaramillo talk to Bryant University students Aimee Parenteau and Bill Robatzek at the Plant City X restaurant opening soon inside the Newport House residence hall at Bryant University.

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Welcome to Stowe, home of well-stocked general stores and some of the best chocolate in New England — right in this building at Laughing Moon Chocolates.

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Is this Maine’s most romantic town?

A winter seaside love affair with Newport

Arts

Boston City Hall.

What building could be uglier than Boston City Hall? These were deemed even worse.

Kin and kinship at the Griffin Museum of Photography

Shelburne Museum hires curator of Native American Art

Books

Aleksandar Hemon’s ‘The World and All That It Holds’ conscripts readers into the war torn life and love of a queer Jewish apothecary turned soldier and survivor

Andrea Wulf, author of ‘The Invention of Nature,’ on her love-hate relationship with her Kindle

‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’ and other accounts of the oppression of women in Iran

Movies

Celtic fans . . . or are they? Movie magic at the Boston Garden during filming of the movie "Celtic Pride," as thousands of "extras" are actually cardboard photographs of people filling the seats of the Old Boston Garden to form the background for some of the scenes.

Nine movies that gave sports fans their due before ‘80 for Brady’

Bungle fever: ‘You People’ fails to get laughs out of interracial dating

‘Shotgun Wedding’: Something old, nothing new from J.Lo and Josh Duhamel

Television

Ms. Williams (right) joined Penny Marshall in a "Laverne & Shirley" scene in which they sought marriageable doctors while serving as hospital volunteers.

‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

New Kids on the Block announce BLOCKCON, a first-ever fan convention. But it’s in ... Chicago?

This week’s TV: Pamela Anderson tells all, the Grammys are back, and a new Connie Britton series debuts

music

Mr. Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists, would collaborate with Norman Whitfield on a series of 1960s' classics.

Barrett Strong, whose ‘Money’ helped launch Motown, dies at 81

Danish String Quartet brings the surprise

New Kids on the Block announce BLOCKCON, a first-ever fan convention. But it’s in ... Chicago?

Theater/Dance

"Rome & Jewels" a hip-hop version of "Romeo and Juliet" by Rennie Harris's Puremovement American Street Dance Theater at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre.

Rennie Harris’s ‘Rome and Jewels’ is a poignant tale of woe

More heat than light in The Huntington’s ‘The Art of Burning’

For comedian Taylor Tomlinson, stand-up success means having it all

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The latest estimate for renovating Norwell Town Hall and bringing it up to safety codes is between $10 million and $12 million.

Norwell voters fail to pass proposal for new town hall

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Obituaries

Mr. Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists, would collaborate with Norman Whitfield on a series of 1960s' classics.

Barrett Strong, whose ‘Money’ helped launch Motown, dies at 81

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