When a ?minor? delay on the T isn?t so minor

The MBTA?s handling of delays and the warnings it sends to riders leave many feeling frustrated and helpless.

The federal lawsuit, filed by the parents of Chessy Prout, contended that the assault was a ?direct result of [St. Paul?s] fostering, permitting, and condoning a tradition of ritualized statutory rape.?

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St. Paul?s School settles ?Senior Salute? lawsuit

The school says it has settled a lawsuit brought by the parents of a former student who said she was sexually assaulted as part of the sexual contest.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: The U.S. Capitol is shown at sunset on January 18, 2018 in Washington, DC. Congress continues to wrestle with funding the federal government as immigration has become a key stumbling block in negotiations to pass a continuing resolution. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

House passes stopgap funding bill, setting up Senate shutdown battle

The House approved a stopgap spending bill Thursday night but Senate Democrats appeared ready to block the measure.

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??Day one, the world doesn?t fall apart,?? said the national president of the American Federation of Government Employees. But ??things start to crumble?? over time.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/AFP_X53CZ.jpg Fact check: Military won?t ?shut down? as Trump claims

The president and the Defense Department have broad authority to keep running whatever military operations they deem necessary.

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Here are a few things to consider as the competition gets real.

Shirley Leung

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Politicians at the state and city level need to cooperate. Ditto for developers. And we need to get creative with financial incentives.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/somerville2.jpg ?I did something bad?: Boy apologizes to Somerville police

When a Somerville boy got caught and the police came knocking, he knew it was time to come clean. Here?s his letter.

Boston, Massachusetts - 1/17/2018 - Theo Evans(3) look as an exhibit of penguins during a tour of the in Boston, Massachusetts, January 17, 2018. Theo is one of five children suffering a life threatening illness being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital that the Aquarium hosted for a private tour. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff)

For one night, these kids had the run of the Aquarium

Three pediatric patients and their families made the aquarium their playground as part of the Sea Exploration and Adventure Star program.

Psychic gets 26 months in prison for concealing $3.5m in payments

A psychic was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison for concealing the payments from a client with dementia on Martha?s Vineyard who was desperate to be rid of demons.

Pope Francis arrived at a beach near Iquique, Chile, on Jan. 18.

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KEVIN CULLEN

Pope Francis, company man

The promise of this pontiff died in Santiago, Chile, this week when he slandered victims of sexual abuse.

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The pope?s remarks drew shock from Chileans and immediate rebuke from victims and their advocates.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/brady1502-15434.jpg Will Patriots Nation be in good hands Sunday?

Tom Brady always toughs it out, but toughing it out doesn?t always yield the most positive results.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/882f1590819f4bc78b1ff03419a29400-882f1590819f4bc78b1ff03419a29400-0.jpg Bill Belichick has few answers on Tom Brady?s injury

The Patriots coach sidestepped inquiries at his Friday morning press conference.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/bortlesfacts.jpg Meet the man behind the Blake Bortles Facts Twitter account

Did you know Blake Bortles has won twice as many NFL playoff games in 2018 than Tom Brady? Mike Tiscione has made it his mission to inform you of such facts.

NAMES

Aaron Hernandez book - and movie - on the way

James Patterson?s book about the former Patriots tight end is due out Jan. 22.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/jetblue%205-746726.jpg Delta requiring more information on animals before they fly

Owners of psychiatric service animals and so-called emotional-support animals will need to sign a statement vouching that their animal can behave.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/11/17/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/obama2.jpg No, Obama wasn?t playing HQ Wednesday night

It was Michelle?s birthday, and the former president was out to dinner and saw a play.

Opinion

Year One of Trump is over. Here?s what changed

One year after Donald Trump upended the political world, 10 experts grapple with his presidency.

Susan Braudy, a journalist and author, says Michael Douglas (above) unbuckled his belt, put his hand into his trousers and fondled himself in her presence.

Michael Douglas touched himself in front of me, former employee says

A woman who worked for Michael Douglas in the late 1980s says he fondled himself in front of her ? an allegation the actor has vigorously denied.

KEVIN CULLEN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/bpd%20generic-13241.jpg Even in the #MeToo era, some people are catching a break

People who can?t keep their wandering hands to themselves are increasingly out of a job. But not always.

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The University of New Hampshire notified 18 lecturers in its liberal arts college that their contracts would not be renewed.

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The vintage acts perform Aug. 11.

Mark Wahlberg in ?The Fighter.

Names

Mark Wahlberg linked to alleged steroid distributor

Richard Rodriguez says the actor was one of his clients.

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Chris Christie is disputing reports suggesting he tried to get special treatment that he enjoyed while he was governor.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/DT2XFKpWAAAu9cn.jpg The city of Los Angeles needs a graphics designer ? badly

A cheeky job posting from the city used Comic Sans and amateur MS Paint-style illustrations to draw in candidates.

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Chris Gasper goes behind enemy lines and talks to Jaguars reporter Gene Frenette ahead of the AFC Championship game.

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He?s your president, Donald Trump supporters. You need to speak up about his racism.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/19/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Exercise%20brain.jpg Experts clash on whether hitting the gym helps the brain

The disagreement sheds light on a deep ideological schism between equally respected experts about what constitutes proof.

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Here?s likely your first chance to get an up-close look at Tesla?s newest sedan: The Model 3 is making its public East Coast debut following its West Coast debut last week. The car will be on display Friday at the Tesla showroom on Boylston Street in Boston as well as at Tesla?s Manhattan Meatpacking location [?]