The Trump presidency

Special counsel?s investigation seems to be growing

 US President Donald Trump.

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The special counsel has taken over a separate criminal probe involving former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/05/08/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/OBAMA_LAST_DAYS.jpg Obama breaks tradition with statement on Paris climate deal

It?s customary for former presidents to not criticize the current office-holder, but President Obama seems to have taken aim at President Trump.

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Does he or doesn?t he? Believe in climate change, that is.

Police dealing with an ?incident? on London Bridge

In a tweet, Metropolitan Police said their department was dealing with ?an incident? on London Bridge.

Metro

Yvonne Abraham

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/03/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/abrahamy-10290.jpg In Hudson, a school district piles problems on a 12-year-old?s shoulders

Keegan Concannon already has way too many problems.

Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, in March.

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Maine governor?s race awaits high-profile candidates

Six people are running for governor in Maine so far, but all eyes are on several high-profile names who could shake up the race.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/03/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/wiggs_Convention_01.jpg At state Democratic convention, will the party move to the left?

Activists who supported US Senator Bernie Sanders are making themselves heard in the Massachusetts Democratic Party.

Boston, MA - 6/03/2017 - Traffic moving freely on the Mass. Tpke despite the lane closures. Lane closures on Mass. Turnpike. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Metro, Reporter: In Caps, Topic: 04pike, LOID: 8.3.2680560938.

Mass Pike in Boston isn?t the place to be this weekend

The Massachusetts Turnpike will be limited to two lanes in each direction in much of Boston this weekend.

BOSTON, MA - 6/02/2017: Public art in and around Boston, Christopher Columbus (1979, Andrew J. Mazzola, Christopher Columbus Park near Atlantic Avenue) (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: ARTS TOPIC 04TyColumn

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Ty Burr | Commentary

Are Boston?s statues honoring all the right men?

As the racist relics of the American South come slowly down, we should cast a critical eye on statues in Boston.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/05/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/turner050917METRO10teeacher5.jpg Massachusetts bill would ban Native American school mascots

A bill that would ban the use of Native American mascots in public schools in Massachusetts is heading to a public hearing.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/03/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walpole.jpg In Walpole, voters go to polls after candidate is urged to leave race over ?shameful? posts

A Boston-area Muslim group called for a candidate to recuse himself from a local election over posts he made online.

Boston, MA - 06/02/2017 - Comedian Michael Che performs at the Wilbur Theater in Boston on Jun. 2, 2017. (Ben Stas for The Boston Globe)

COMEDY

Michael Che makes comedy out of controversy in Boston

The comedian said he was surprised his comment about Boston being ?the most racist city I?ve ever been to? caused so much commotion.

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Pop star Ariana Grande surprised young fans injured in the Manchester Arena attack.

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Bill Maher says he is 'very sorry' for using a racial slur on his HBO show

HBO late-night host Bill Maher apologized for using a racial slur during an interview on his show, ??Real Time.?

Sports

6/2/17 Allston, MA Tom Brady and son Jack Tom Brady quarterbacked for both teams at the 18th annual Best Buddies Challenge held at Harvard Stadium. Also attending were Brady's son Jack, Charlie and Lauren Baker, Danny Amendola and his girlfriend Olivia Culpo, Julian Edelman, James White, Dion Lewis_Dan Koppen, and Scott Zolak Image Jay Connor

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DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Barring photographer not a great look for Best Buddies

Best Buddies did itself no favors by denying access to Tom Brady?s event Friday at Harvard.

Names

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/03/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/Brady_5477G.jpg Best Buddies apologizes for barring Globe photographer from charity event

?It?s unfortunate that it happened. Tom Brady had nothing to do with it,? said a representative for Best Buddies.

Former NFL Player Dwight Hollier attends The Joyful Heart Foundation Presents: The Joyful Revolution Gala at Spring Studios in New York, NY, on May 6, 2015. (Photo credit: Anthony Behar/SIPA via AP)

Ben Volin | SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES

Life in the NFL can be challenging. That?s where Dwight Hollier comes in

The former linebacker has worked as the league?s vice president of wellness and clinical services for the last four years.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 10: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates on the ice in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 10, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Fluto Shinzawa | Sunday Hockey Notes

The Capitals? dilemma: What to do with Alex Ovechkin?

Even if they want to, it will be tough for the Capitals to trade Alex Ovechkin.

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In America, everyone who has a cellphone thinks they are a professional photographer. They are not.

Investigations

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If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/02/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Tights.jpg Compression tights fail to curb runners? muscle fatigue

Nike funded a study to learn whether compression tights (like those it sells) help runners go farther, faster. Turns out, they don?t.