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Veepstakes 2024: The running mate race heats up

WATCH: Political reporter James Pindell analyzes vice president Harris’ push for a second term and the Democrat on former president Trump’s short list.

Veepstakes 2024: The running mate race heats up

WATCH: Political reporter James Pindell analyzes vice president Harris’ push for a second term and the Democrat on former president Trump’s short list.

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Milton residents encouraged the town to vote in favor of a state-mandated zoning plan. Voters ultimately rejected to the plan, and now the town is locked in a legal battle with Attorney General Andrea Campbell.

Milton housing lawsuit will head to state’s highest court later this year

The move is a win for Attorney General Andrea Campbell as she seeks an open-and-shut ruling against Milton for failing to comply with the MBTA Communities law, but may present logistical challenges for towns.

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Games & Puzzles 🧩

Introducing the Globe’s new games section

Play the classic crossword you know and love, and enjoy five more daily games we’ve added to the mix. Challenge yourself or play with friends.

Sagadahoc Sheriff says department more careful with yellow flag laws since Lewiston shooting
Sheriff Joel Merry, embattled for months over his department’s handling of warnings about the Lewiston shooter, said his department has applied higher scrutiny to cases in which Maine’s yellow flag law could be used to restrict someone’s weapons.

Key takeaways from Maine commission on Lewiston mass shooter

Flowers lie at the entrance to the University of Georgia campus after a nursing student was found dead on a wooded trail in Athens, Ga., on Feb. 25.

Laken Riley’s father says he’s ‘angry’ his daughter’s killing is being politicized: ‘She was much better than that’

The father of Laken Riley, a nursing student who was killed while she was on a run last month, said he is “angry” that his daughter’s death is being exploited for political purposes.

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Among Red Sox pitchers, there’s a growing concern about a wave of injuries around the game
Amid what seems like a relentless succession of injuries around the sport, pitchers see considerable cause for alarm — with a growing sense that they’ve become disposable.

Red Sox to honor 2004 champions, Tim Wakefield at home opener

Mass. Senate to vote on its own version of limits on emergency shelters, setting up dispute over handling migrants

The Senate proposal is part of a spending bill meant to buoy the strained shelter system through the end of the fiscal year, as well as help fund it into 2025.

Tensions run high at Jamaica Plain meeting to discuss Shattuck expansion plan

Dozens of community groups gathered Monday night in Jamaica Plain for a contentious meeting held to clarify the next steps in the proposed redevelopment of the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital into a sprawling treatment center for addiction and mental illness.

Irish firefighter visiting Boston for St. Patrick’s Day charged with raping woman in downtown hotel, DA says

Authorities say Terrence Crosbie attempted to fly back to Ireland on Saturday night after he was interviewed by police, but State Police stopped the plane on the tarmac at Logan International Airport and took him into custody.

Boston police officer shot in Dorchester, expected to survive

A Boston police officer was shot in Dorchester on Monday night and was taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, officials said.

‘My personal life is my personal life.’ Healey defends decision not to disclose details of four-day trip.
Governor Maura Healey told reporters Monday that she intends to share information publicly about her “work-related travel."

Elizabeth Warren announces inquiry into loan servicer MOHELA, hears personal stories from borrowers

Warren said she will call on the chief executive of MOHELA, a major student loan servicer, to testify before the Senate subcommittee on economic policy in response to servicing failures that have made debt relief inaccessible for some eligible borrowers.

Two former New England College students are victims in double murder-suicide in Miami, officials say

Meghan Moore, 25, and Sidney Capolino, 23, were fatally shot at their Miami apartment by a man who then turned the gun on himself, police said.

Derrick White completed his triple-double against the Pistons with a fourth-quarter assist.

CELTICS 119, PISTONS 94

Derrick White, cruising Celtics fire on all cylinders against sputtering Pistons for sixth straight win

White's first career triple-double (22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists) powered the Celtics, who welcomed Kristaps Porzingis back from injury.

Sabrina Brier appeared in a recent episode of "Abbott Elementary."

TikTok star Sabrina Brier graduates to ‘Abbott Elementary’

The Connecticut native and Smith College grad spoke with the Globe after her recent guest spot on "Abbott Elementary."

A smashed mirror in the vandalized Steeplegate Mall in Concord, N.H.

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Malls once dead, find new life

Malls nearly destroyed America’s Main streets for the convenience of a free parking spot. Then the internet nearly destroyed malls for the ease of home delivery. But now some are slowly reinventing themselves in a different form.

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Athletes warmed up for the Boston Athletic Association half marathon at White Stadium in Franklin Park, Nov. 12, 2023. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has plans to build a state-of-the-art athletic facility at the site.

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Mayor Wu plays hardball over White Stadium soccer deal

Is Wu’s plan to build a state-of-the-art athletic facility at White Stadium in Franklin Park really about the kids?

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Make personal finance course a high school graduation requirement

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How a small Massachusetts town’s transit service is seeking to lure riders

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Ending veteran homelessness is achievable

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Former president Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on Monday that it’s impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of his $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.

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A change by the National Association of Realtors is expected to lead to lower selling commissions. Homebuyers and their agents are likely to get squeezed.

Melrose fire chief placed on leave due to ‘alleged violation of city policy’
Fire Chief Ed Collina was placed on leave as of March 15, officials said.

New Patriot Antonio Gibson says he isn’t here to be just a third-down back
Gibson, 25, who signed a three-year free agent deal, prides himself on his versatility, and believes "we can do a lot of great things together.”

Dartmouth refuses to bargain with basketball team, beginning likely federal fight over unionization effort
In a statement announcing its refusal to bargain a labor deal with the athletes, the school was adamant that it believes “athletes in the Ivy League are not employees.”

Bedford police investigating after mail stolen from US Postal Service mailbox
A police officer was parked at the Bedford Market Place facing the back of the post office at 158 Great Road when the officer noticed a maroon, newer-model Jeep Cherokee pull up to the mailbox at about 1:30 a.m., Bedford police said.

For sale: 7-bed mansion in Atlanta with ... a Rembrandt stolen 34 years ago in the Gardner heist?

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum received about 20 tips over the past year from people who thought they saw stolen paintings in real estate listings, according to Anthony Amore, the museum’s security director.

Quiz: Do you recognize the art stolen in the Gardner museum heist? Watch: Tips about stolen art keep Gardner investigation going Read more Globe coverage of the Gardner art heist coverage

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Brockton High School was once a model for the nation. So what went wrong?
The city’s flagship high school is in turmoil: Fights break out multiple times a week, attracting stampedes of students, eager to record the melees on their cellphones. Scores of teens roam the halls during class. But it wasn't always this way.

The Karen Read murder case has become a media sensation. Here are the people involved.
The high-profile Karen Read trial is slated to begin in April. Here’s an overview of who's who in the case, which has drawn intense public interest and sparked a range of conspiracy theories and coverup claims.

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Earliest ice-out on record declared at N.H.’s Lake Winnipesaukee

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TikTok star Sabrina Brier graduates to ‘Abbott Elementary’

The center-field scoreboard offered a close-up view of Fenway organist Josh Kantor, who's about to begin his 22nd season with the Sox.

Fenway organist Josh Kantor is limbering up for Opening Day

At the Orpheum Theatre, Jon Batiste dispatched heart-swelling optimism and dynamic excerpts from “We Are” and “World Music Radio.”

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Ashfield, MA 06/13//2023, At Sanderson Academy, books in a fourth-grade classroom.

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Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

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Boston police officer shot in Dorchester, expected to survive

A Boston police officer was shot in Dorchester on Monday night and was taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, officials said.

Bedford police investigating after mail stolen from US Postal Service mailbox

A police officer was parked at the Bedford Market Place facing the back of the post office at 158 Great Road when the officer noticed a maroon, newer-model Jeep Cherokee pull up to the mailbox at about 1:30 a.m., Bedford police said.

Sagadahoc Sheriff says department more careful with yellow flag laws since Lewiston shooting

Sheriff Joel Merry, embattled for months over his department’s handling of warnings about the Lewiston shooter, said his department has applied higher scrutiny to cases in which Maine’s yellow flag law could be used to restrict someone’s weapons.

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Celtics guard Jaylen Brown returned from a night off to score a game-high 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting as Boston rolled past Detroit despite Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford all getting their turn to rest.

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With the Celtics needing a few more wins to take the East, coach Joe Mazzulla and his staff are in experimentation and rest mode.

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Derrick White, cruising Celtics fire on all cylinders against sputtering Pistons for sixth straight win

White's first career triple-double (22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists) powered the Celtics, who welcomed Kristaps Porzingis back from injury.

Blake Snell is the highlight of a big-spending winter by the Giants, who have followed a 107-win 2021 with two roughly .500 seasons.

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Report: Blake Snell signs two-year deal with Giants, has opt out after 2024 season

Projected to receive something closer to a five-year deal after his strong 2023 with the San Diego Padres, Snell’s deal comes less than two weeks before the new season begins across the league.

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Four things to know from Elon Musk’s interview with Don Lemon

Former CNN reporter Don Lemon mixed it up with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an interview Lemon posted on Musk's X social network Monday.

Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here’s what fueled the growth.

Every year since 2021, Spotify has published its “Loud & Clear” report, an attempt to be more transparent about its payments.

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Two former New England College students are victims in double murder-suicide in Miami, officials say

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Among Red Sox pitchers, there’s a growing concern about a wave of injuries around the game
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Buying a home is about to get even more complicated — and maybe more expensive
A change by the National Association of Realtors is expected to lead to lower selling commissions. Homebuyers and their agents are likely to get squeezed.

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Fire Chief Ed Collina was placed on leave as of March 15, officials said.

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In a statement announcing its refusal to bargain a labor deal with the athletes, the school was adamant that it believes “athletes in the Ivy League are not employees.”

The Karen Read murder case has become a media sensation. Here are the people involved.
The high-profile Karen Read trial is slated to begin in April. Here’s an overview of who's who in the case, which has drawn intense public interest and sparked a range of conspiracy theories and coverup claims.

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A number of meteorological pieces have given rise to a spring weeks ahead of schedule, providing us with fresh sights and sounds of a season eager to burst free.