Why an alleged Boston gangster?s iPhone matters to the ACLU

Eric Risberg/Associated Press

Are federal authorities trying to force Apple to break into the phone of a reputed member of the Columbia Point Dawgs?

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Jeffrey Pendleton?s death has drawn attention to New Hampshire?s practice of putting in jail people who cannot make bail.

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Mortimer Zuckerman is stepping back from the board of the Boston-based real estate company that made him a billionaire.

Black firefighter suing Red Sox after allegedly being denied entrance to Fenway

A Boston firefighter who works in a night inspection unit is suing the Red Sox for allegedly denying him entrance to Fenway Park.

Different grades of syrup are lined up along a window inside of the Marvin's sugarhouse in Johnson, Vermont last April.

Ian Thomas Jansen-Lonnquist for The Boston Globe

Does your maple syrup actually contain maple?

Too many goodies that claim maple flavor, some critics say, have no maple at all inside.

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The disastrous rollout of the state?s tourism campaign included a much-maligned slogan and a video that featured a scene from Iceland.

The area in the  Fort Point neighborhood where the new GE headquarters will be located.

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

GE?s property tax bill could reach tens of millions

General Electric could still end up paying Boston millions in property taxes, despite the $25 million incentive package that the city has offered.

State Representative Gloria Fox addresses the crowd during a community meeting last year.

Sean Proctor/Globe Staff

Departure exposes diversity gap on Beacon Hill

Gloria Fox, who announced this week that she will not seek a 17th term, is one of just six black lawmakers in the 200-member House and Senate.

JEFF JACOBY

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The authoritarian abuse of power in a Trump administration isn?t just a theoretical possibility.

MICHAEL A. COHEN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/04/01/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/cohen-1638.jpg A dark turn for the Sanders campaign

Bernie Sanders is increasingly embracing the tactics he once decried.

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The New Jersey governor also spoke about his chances of landing a VP nod from Donald Trump.

April 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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Celtics 109, Warriors 106

Celtics shock Golden State, end home win streak

Isaiah Thomas had 22 points to lead the Celtics, while Jared Sullinger had 20 points and 12 rebounds. Steph Curry led Golden State with 29 points

Bruins 6, Blues 5

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David Krejci had two goals and two assists to lead Boston.

World Figure Skating Championships

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The Spaniard turned in a flawless performance in the free skate to soar past Yuzuru Hanyu.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

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Ramping up for his role as fifth starter, knuckleballer strikes out 8 Blue Jays.

NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

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The erstwhile third baseman, who can?t be happy with the move, is now simply taking up space on the roster.

Lifestyle

Love Letters

He cheated before they were married

So what do I do? Move forward and brush it under the rug for the sake of my beautiful children, or take a risk and try to find someone who truly knows how to love me and my children?

Globe investigations

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The Boston Globe?s 2001-2002 investigation into sexual abuses by clergy in the Catholic Church resulted in more than 600 stories.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

BetaBoston

scott kirsner | innovation economy

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/31/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/kirsner_new-5907.jpg Making movies the ?Moneyball? way

The Boston office of Legendary Entertainment crunches ?big data? to help the film studio make key decisions, from casting to marketing.

Crux

John Allen Jr. | All Things Catholic

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/27/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/allen-1570.jpg A guide to decoding Catholic reaction to Pope Francis

Pope Francis is massively popular around the world, but somewhat divisive inside the church itself.

Design New England

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In the latest issue of Design New England, a one-of-a-kind design combines aesthetics and functionality for harmonious living.