Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn (center) arrived at federal court in Washington on Friday.

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President Trump?s former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. Flynn was reportedly acting in consultation with senior Trump transition officials, including President Trump?s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

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The deal struck by former national security adviser Michael Flynn could have an effect well beyond the Trump presidency, however it ends.

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A Harvard Law expert says former national security adviser Michael Flynn will likely not spend a day in jail ? and that may say a lot about what he had to offer prosecutors.

Former FBI director James Comey testified in June that Trump had asked him to drop an investigation into Michael T. Flynn. Flynn pleaded guilty Friday.

James Comey tweets Bible verse about ?justice?

?But justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream,? the tweet read.

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The comment came amid another veiled reference to President Trump: Obama pointed out he had more Twitter followers than others ?who use it more often.?

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She envisions that the boy, who has a rough time with the demands of everyday life, lighting up ?like a Christmas tree? if Globe Santa provides a gift for him.

Braeden Yee, 11, talks with a group of students at BU?s School of Medicine.

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Patients make the house call at BU School of Medicine

For the third-year medical students attending the Boston University School of Medicine, there?s a guest lecturer in today?s class. He is 11 years old.

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Most of the islands were not affected and are open for business. But even the places hit hard could benefit from travelers.

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The government wants to seize Shkreli?s one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album.

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Two games Friday and six on Saturday at Gillette Stadium will determine the state champions.

Rosenberg ?devastated? over allegations against husband

Speaking for the first time after a Globe report in which several men accused his husband of sexual assault and harassment, Senate president Stan Rosenberg said Bryon Hefner is entering a treatment program for alcohol dependency.

KEVIN CULLEN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/12/01/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/cullen-10609.jpg How can Rosenberg continue to do his job?

Governor Charlie Baker said it?s up to the Senate and Rosenberg to decide whether Rosenberg should resign. I respectfully disagree. It?s entirely up to Rosenberg.

Yvonne Abraham

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/12/01/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/abrahamy-9528[1]-10624.jpg ?I am afraid to cooperate with the investigation?

The men who say they were assaulted by the Senate president?s husband are glad to know they?re not alone ? but they are wary of participating in an investigation.

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One prior holdout, Senator Jeff Flake, announced that he would support the bill, which could be voted on as soon as this afternoon.

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Work orders for 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. reveal the building to be, if not dumplike, well . . . a little bit worn, like so many other old houses.

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New figures released this week from the US Department of Commerce find a troubling drop in international visitors to the United States.

A Boston police officer escorted a group of school children past the shooting scene.

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Man shot in Roxbury has life-threatening injuries

Authorities said it appears the man was shot inside the passenger seat of a car.

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Fans can see a glimpse of Anna Alcott Pratt, who inspired the character of Meg, the eldest of the March sisters in ?Little Women.?

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US Representative Blake Farenthold of Texas was sued by his former communications director over alleged harassment in 2014.

talking points

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What a long, slow death it has been for the state?s first proposed offshore wind farm.

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?The Voice? coach knows what they?re feeling.

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There are only two people who are bigger potential targets than Flynn ? Jared Kushner and Donald Trump.

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Researchers are giving cancer to miniature human brains, called organoids, in hopes of improving glioblastoma care.

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