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‘She was just kind of all over the place. Just screaming.’ Jennifer McCabe testified at Karen Read trial

Earlier Friday, McCabe's husband, Matthew, testified that Karen Read had told his wife that she did not remember driving to the Canton home earlier that morning.

Woman’s death after illegal medical procedure in Somerville raises concerns about underground clinics

The death of an Everett mother and the hospitalization of another woman following illicit medical procedures have renewed concerns about the dangers of underground clinics and unlicensed practitioners, who often target communities of color.

Marjorie Taylor Greene insults Democratic lawmaker, spiraling House committee meeting into chaos
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene remarked on the physical appearance of a Democratic lawmaker during a committee meeting, sparking a back and forth that drew in multiple members of Congress.

Scottie Scheffler watched his tee shot on No. 11 on Friday.

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Moderna wins a battle in vaccine patent dispute with Pfizer-BioNTech

The Cambridge biotech said Friday that the European Patent Office has upheld the validity of one of its key patents, a victory in an ongoing dispute with Pfizer and BioNTech over rival COVID-19 vaccines.

Duxbury teenager says he and friends were attacked by group at Kenmore T station

“Once they had us cornered, they got in our faces,” Phoenix Soares, 18, said in an interview. “One pushed my friend and then another kid came up and punched me in the face.”

Police investigating after Berklee student punched in the face by stranger

Sean "Diddy" Combs appears at the premiere of "Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story" in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016

Israeli military says it found bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza

Trucks are rolling across a new US pier into Gaza. But challenges remain to getting enough aid in.

Representative Seth Moulton visited Salisbury Beach to view the beach erosion caused by recent storms in March.

After $600,000 of sand washed away in days, a new plan arises for Salisbury Beach: Add more sand

Now, the town needs $1.75 million from the state to start the new multiphase plan: adding about 120,000 cubic yards of sand then continuing with studies to map out a long-term strategy.

A celebration of "Twenty Years of the Freedom to Marry" was held at the Arlington Street Church Friday afternoon.

Twenty years after landmark Goodridge decision, same-sex couples celebrate their legal right to marriage

Following landmark decision, the date of May 17, 2004 was the day same-sex marriage license applications became legally available.

Mass. couples reflect on 20 years of same-sex marriage: ‘We don’t have to feel like we’re in the shadows’

A visitor looks at the new official portrait of King Charles III, painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo, displayed at the Philip Mould gallery, on Pall Mall, central London, on May 16, 2024, following its official unveiling two days before at Buckingham Palace.

What’s red, red, and red all over? We spoke with Jonathan Yeo about the reaction to his official portrait of King Charles III.

Say what you will about the artist's rather striking, larger-than-life oil painting of the monarch. But it’s got people talking.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics had reason to smile, handily defeating the undermanned Heat and Cavaliers in the first two rounds.

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The first two series weren't especially taxing for the Celtics, and the games weren't very entertaining from a fan standpoint, either.

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State placed migrant children in hotels with registered sex offenders, Globe investigation finds
After the Globe identified sex offenders in hotels housing new migrants and homeless families, the state said it is moving the individuals.

Tom Furrier, the longtime owner of Cambridge Typewriter in Arlington, is looking to pass the shop on to a new owner.

For $35,000, you could own the Boston area’s last remaining typewriter shop

Tom Furrier, the longtime proprietor and master repairman of Cambridge Typewriter in Arlington, is in search of a new owner as he prepares to retire.

The author at one of the spots where Boston's border is clearly marked. The dividing line is not always so apparent.

IDEAS | MILES HOWARD

I walked the entire 90-mile perimeter of Boston. It was surprising and delightful.

Trekking in a “circle” around a city is becoming one of the great urban adventures of our time.

The Warren Conference Center and Inn, a wedding venue and conference center in Senate President Karen E. Spilka's hometown, has gotten a $1.5 million earmark in each of the last three years.

$1.5m for a wedding venue and conference center. $250,000 for historic ships. Here’s what top Senate brass put into the budget.

The Massachusetts Senate’s budget plan includes nearly $2.4 million targeting groups and causes in Senate President Karen Spilka’s district before the bill even hits the Senate floor, a Globe analysis found.

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I’m concerned about my wife’s mental health

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Moody's this week affirmed the city's highest-possible bond rating, despite mounting concerns about the office market and commercial property tax base.

Despite looming tax base worries, Moody’s affirms Boston’s strong credit rating

The major credit rating agency affirmed this week that Boston’s finances remain in great shape — at least for now.

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I walked the entire 90-mile perimeter of Boston. It was surprising and delightful.

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SCOT LEHIGH

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AAPI Heritage Month

Anne Nishimura Morse, the William and Helen Pounds Senior Curator of Japanese Art, sits for a portrait in one of the newly renovated galleries at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Amy Tan, pictured here in a park near Harvard Square, was recently in Cambridge on a book tour for her latest work, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles."

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The oxtail pho with bone marrow at Le Madeline in Quincy.

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Jeannie Salomon speaking at the Cultural Society for Entrepreneurship, Bilingualism, Resources and Inspirations' May 4 AAPI Heritage Month Celebration.

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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in Los Angeles in February.

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Karen Read arrived for court with her defense team attorneys at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham on May 13.

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The major credit rating agency affirmed this week that Boston’s finances remain in great shape — at least for now.

Missing Taunton man, 66, who has possible dementia, found safe, police say

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Here’s how the jet stream, ‘troughing’ and zonal pressure all play key roles in New England’s recent wet weather pattern.

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Thomas Cassidy was found safe Friday, Taunton police announced. He had been reported missing more than 24 hours earlier.

Meet Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, which now owns Putnam Investments
With the economy and markets in flux, Johnson is wary of inflation but bullish on Bitcoin and Putnam's future in Boston.

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