How long is too long for solitary confinement in Massachusetts?

Lawmakers are considering a sweeping overhaul of the state?s criminal justice system and are looking at the question of solitary confinement.

Myeshia Johnson cried over the casket of her husband, Sgt. La David Johnson.

Trump says he didn?t disrespect a fallen soldier. The dead man?s mother says otherwise

President Donald Trump told the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson that the soldier ?knew what he signed up for,? according to a Florida congresswoman.

GROUND GAME

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Here?s why the president?s alleged comments won?t go away as a story or as a political problem.

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??He said, ?I?m going to write you a check out of my personal account for $25,000,? and I was just floored,?? the father said.

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New Hampshire is making an unusual play to lure Amazon?s second headquarters: trashing its southern neighbor.

Dave Ratner, of Dave?s Soda and Pet City, on his store's Facebook page promoting dog food. Ratner appeared with President Trump when he signed an executive order on health care, and it has hurt his business.

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Sorry, Dave, it?s 2017 ? you don?t get to opt out of politics anymore

Cat food and human soft drinks make for an odd juxtaposition, but not nearly so awkward as mixing business and politics.

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The mid-day event was organized by students after Black Lives Matter signs were defaced in a Boston College dorm.

Stoughton High teacher resigns after allegations of inappropriate sexual relationship with student

The teacher, who was not identified, allegedly began a sexual relationship with a Stoughton High School student that continued after the student graduated.

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At least five people complained to the city about the image.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/10/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/AFP_RJ29R.jpg This weekend offers a rare chance to see an October meteor shower

This year, in this amazingly clear weather pattern, we?re going to have a great chance to check out the meteor shower without any clouds.

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Michael Hebb admitted to playing a role in a grisly double slaying and was ordered to serve up to seven years for being an accessory to the crime.

Actress Laura Michelle Kelly, producer Harvey Weinstein, and director Diane Paulus at the opening night of ?Finding Neverland? at the American Repertory Theater.

Gretjen Helene

Why did AIDS charity auction money go to a Cambridge theater ? and Harvey Weinstein?s pocket?

Harvey Weinstein reportedly arranged for $600,000 raised for charity to be sent to the American Repertory Theater, earmarked to reimburse Weinstein and fellow ?Finding Neverland? investors.

The Season Ticket podcast

Host Chris Gasper and NBA writer Gary Washburn process Gordon Hayward?s ghastly injury in the Celtics' season opener.

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Celtics praise quick response to Hayward injury in Cleveland

The swift action left the Celtics heartened and even encouraged that everything had been done to minimize both the physical and emotional damage.

Gordon Hayward?s ankle was reset on the court, according to ESPN.

What we know about Gordon Hayward?s injury

Here?s how things unfolded Tuesday night as the Celtics took on the Cavaliers in the season opener.

Fallout from the Harvey Weinstein scandal

JOAN VENNOCHI

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This Hollywood creep is just more proof that sexual harassers are not limited to any political persuasion.

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Maroney alleged that Dr. Larry Nassar molested her repeatedly beginning when she was 13 years old.

Love Letters

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She?s endured years of affairs, but worries that their adult children will think less of their father if she leaves him.

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New tech vs. old law: How far can police go with digital searches?

By this time next year, American law enforcement officials may have a lot more power to investigate our online activities. Or a lot less.

MCAS scores

Some schools could shift their focus to more test prep.

New tests bring worse scores for Mass. students

Students in grades 3-8 performed worse on the redesigned MCAS ? often by eye-popping double-digit margins.

Alexis de Tocqueville chronicled American and French democracy

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What Donald Trump has in common with Napoleon III

Alexis de Tocqueville famously extolled democracy in America, but his look at French politics may say more about us today.

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The Bedford VA hospital admitted its care for Bill Nutter was not ?up to our standards,? but the reality was uglier. Now, the FBI is investigating.

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Michael A. Cohen

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In Trump?s world, the answer to everything is ?what?s in it for me??

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The Amazon bid

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An open letter to the owner of Amazon, proposing a true partnership that rewrites the relationship between a city and the big companies that call it home.

STAT

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The survey finds 6 in 10 doctors report abusive remarks from patients, and many get little help coping with the wounds.

Crossword

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Self-driving cars could ease traffic, but increase sprawl

A new study inspired by Boston's early experiments with self-driving cars finds that the technology could ease congestion, but also lead to more cars on the road and further encourage urban sprawl