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Sessions told President Trump he needed the freedom to do his job, according to two people who were briefed on the discussion.
Republicans wage effort to tarnish Comey ahead of Senate testimony Republicans raised doubts about former FBI director James Comey, as the GOP braced for Comey?s testimony Thursday in Congress.
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The former FBI director purportedly made the comment to Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Top official says Trump asked him to intervene in Russia probe Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats told associates the comments came during a March 22 meeting with Trump.
Homeland chief suggests Jared Kushner is part of Russia probe John Kelly indicated President Trump?s son-in-law and his communications with Russia are part of a probe by the Justice Department?s special counsel.
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American voters provided hundreds of thousands of dollars of free market research for Trump Hotels.
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Before she was charged with leaking government secrets, Reality Leigh Winner shared scathing opinions about President Trump.
Bond says she didn?t see McCarthy dispose of toddler?s body Rachelle Bond remained on the witness in the trial of Michael McCarthy, accused in the death of Bella Bond.
In an industry undergoing a staffing crisis, their innovative techniques make these young chefs all the more valuable.
How the testimony unfolded on the first day of the texting suicide case Tuesday was the first day of the trial of Michelle Carter, who in 2014 allegedly pressured Conrad Roy III into committing suicide.
Carter played ?sick game of life and death,? state says Michelle Carter was a needy teenager anxious to improve her social standing whose ?sick game? triggered the suicide of Conrad Roy III, prosecutors said.
RED SOX 5, YANKEES 4
The Sox got home runs from Mitch Moreland, Hanley Ramirez, and Andrew Benintendi.
Jerry Remy says Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka shouldn?t get a translator The NESN broadcaster made the comment during Tuesday?s game.
For many young people, memes ? the wild variety of funny captions over memorable images ? are a second language.
MFA wants to expand its audience, broaden its appeal The new director aims to broaden the museum?s appeal with everything from an outdoor cafe to free memberships for newly minted US citizens.
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL
The Patriots backup QB discussed his status and his thoughts about the future ? sort of.
Dave Epstein
The latest computer models have a large and intense ocean storm forming to our east.
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Time passes lethargically in season five of ?Orange Is the New Black,? all 13 episodes of which are set during a three-day riot at Litchfield Penitentiary.
Townshend is bringing ?Classic Quadrophenia? to Tanglewood for its US debut.
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As a child growing up in Boston, ?I used to live in the library,? Mrs. Elam once said. ?It was the only place I could go without having to explain myself.
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Boston is ranked as the eighth best city in the world ? ahead of cities like Amsterdam and Berlin, according to a new Deutsche Bank survey.
Have an investigative news tip? Do you know about wrongdoing that needs to be exposed? Call the Globe Spotlight team: 617-929-7483 or [email protected].
SCOT LEHIGH
Trump is dragging America down The president is keeping America from its natural greatness.
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Former top Mass. lawmaker often helped his business, family Former House assistant majority leader Garrett Bradley had a pattern of taking actions that advanced his business and personal interests.
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Hundreds died while taking an arthritis drug, but nobody alerted patients A STAT investigation found that the risks of Actemra, a rheumatoid arthritis drug, might be greater than patients are led to believe.
?It went well,? Ainge said. ?I had dinner with him last night.... He?s very talented.?
The Legislature?s Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing on the bill today. Activists say dozens of schools in the state have such mascots.
Called The Playhouse, the building began life serving the 1902 Wildacre mansion next door.
The House passed its version of an Obamacare replacement bill more than a month ago.
Xavier Thomas, 45, was walking with his girlfriend over the bridge when the attack began on Saturday night.
Fighting the union-backed initiative has become Job No. 1 for the Massachusetts High Technology Council, which the governor spoke to Tuesday.
Hollywood has tried to bring a series to the commonwealth for years. Hulu will finally make it happen.
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The ancient Middle Eastern dish combines hummus, chickpeas, pita, and yogurt, and is popular at iftar, the break-fast meal at sunset during Ramadan.
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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