Rather than force a vote, as President Trump had demanded earlier in the week, and lose, Paul Ryan ? with Trump?s acquiescence ? decided to hit pause.
Michael A. Cohen
Republicans never wanted to kill Obamacare It?s awfully hard to take away government benefits from people once they?ve received them.
President Trump says Obamacare is ?exploding? After the failure of the Republicans? health care bill, President Trump tried to blame Democrats and predicted the current law would soon collapse.
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?We?ll be living with Obamacare,? Ryan says Paul Ryan spoke to reporters Friday after the health care bill was withdrawn.
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The trip was over for these Syrian refugees. The family had been searching for a new home since fleeing their own in Aleppo in 2012, amid the bloody civil war in Syria. They had found one in Massachusetts. But uncertainty lay ahead: Tomorrow, Donald Trump would be sworn in.
Paul Manafort to appear before House Intelligence Committee Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who has drawn scrutiny over his alleged ties to Russia, has volunteered to speak with the panel, the committee chair said.
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?SNL? cast member stands by ?most racist city? comment The day before the Super Bowl, Michael Che said Boston is ?the most racist city? he?s ever been to.
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DANTE RAMOS
President Trump?s budget is akin to telling the football squad or the ruthless Heathers from ?Heathers? that they?re back in charge. Sorry, science club and theater kids.
Talking Points
Health care pulled, real estate startup raises $50 million, and more A roundup of business news from Friday.
THINGS TO DO
The Weekender: Ex-junkies, alien invaders, and sexier Sex Pistols The Globe?s picks for everything fun to do this weekend.
UMass researchers catch glimpse of ancient galaxy Researchers caught a detailed glimpse of an ancient galaxy that?s raising questions about what happened after the big bang.
Wallace Ramirez was driving in Queens when he struck the stroller with his truck, New York City police said.
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Hundreds of text messages, sent between Aaron Hernandez and Alexander Bradley after Hernandez allegedly shot Bradley in the eye, read like a noir novel.
Alex Speier
For now, Dave Dombrowski will stick with the pitchers he has The Red Sox president does not see a pressing need to add depth options for the starting rotation.
Gas stations disappearing across Massachusetts Massachusetts drivers had best keep a close watch on their car?s gas gauge these days.
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Khalid Masood, who attacked Britain?s Parliament, killing four people and wounding some 50, was born Adrian Russell Ajao, London?s top counterterror officer said Friday.
Trump Today: That?s my final offer, says dealmaker Trump Is this the art of the deal? Even if the bill passes the House, it?s unclear how it would do in the Senate.
See who made it to Round 3 of Munch Madness One of these 16 restaurants will be named the winner in just a couple weeks. Vote now before Round 3 ends Saturday.
Opinion | A.J.B. Lane
The liberal Lego Batman movie Trigger warning! Scenes of violence and aggression!
Address: The week in real estate Our weekly digest on buying, selling, and design, with expert advice and insider neighborhood knowledge.
SPOTLIGHT FOLLOW-UP
Star surgeon is scrutinized on concurrent procedures New York authorities are probing how a famed prostate specialist manages his vast patient load.
Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know about If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.
TV documentary on pain treatment funded by doctor with industry ties The doctor has significant financial ties to pain medicine makers ? a fact not disclosed in the program.
The Red Sox president does not see a pressing need to add depth options for the starting rotation.
Prosecutors say a Quincy man who claimed he accidentally hit and killed his ex-wife with his car actually murdered her.
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??In Georgia, agriculture is one area where Democrats and Republicans consistently reached across the aisle and work together,?? Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue said.
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An analyst, a safety official, and a dealership general manager weigh in.
Ousted President Hosni Mubarak left the Armed Forces hospital in Cairo?s southern suburb of Maadi earlier in the morning on Friday.
Ridge White carries on a family tradition by specializing in `yestertech? nautical instruments.
Henryk Ross?s Lodz Ghetto photographs are a unique document of the Holocaust.
Finding an audience for films about people with disabilities can be difficult, but the ReelAbilities Film Festival is up to the challenge.
Besides capturing beautiful street shots of iconic city sights, the 23-year-old Brighton resident is working on a project about female empowerment through dance.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight? ?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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The Big Picture
Dogs and their mushers sped over 200 miles in Maine for the 25th annual Can-Am Crown 250 sled dog race.
Ground Game
With health care proposal, GOP feels history repeating It wasn?t that long ago that Republicans mocked Democrats about the bumbling way they drafted the Affordable Care Act.
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