A Harvard face-off in the court of public opinion

Nancy Gertner and Alan Dershowitz.

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In an Ali-Frazier battle of legal minds, former federal judge Nancy Gertner this week smote celebrated legal scholar Alan Dershowitz in the opinion section of the New York Times.

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The DNC says that Russia launched a ?brazen attack on American democracy? that began with a cyberattack on the committee.

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Gil Santos, longtime voice of the Patriots, dies on his birthday

Santos was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame after 36 seasons and 744 games as the team?s radio play-by-play announcer.

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The longtime voice of the Patriots chronicled some of the Patriots? biggest moments.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/04/20/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/OK_0742_AS_M_JNH.jpg The bloody history of April 20 and the days leading up to it

?It?s a really strange phenomenon,? said a domestic terrorism expert. ?We sometimes refer to April as the beginning of the killing season.?

One injured, suspect in custody after shooting at Florida high school, sheriff says

The local sheriff?s office said a suspect is in custody after the shooting at Forest High School in Ocala, Florida.

Students walked out of class at Columbine High School last month in a push for more gun control.

Poll finds support for new gun laws is stronger than after Sandy Hook shooting

The poll found clear majority support for three specific restrictions, including an assault-weapons ban, raising the age restriction on certain guns, and ?red-flag laws.?

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Denise Ezekiel allegedly transferred money from the agency to her personal bank account, attempting to disguise the payments as reimbursements for travel and training.

In this image released by ABC News, former FBI director James Comey appears at an interview with George Stephanopoulos that will air during a primetime

In Comey memos, Trump talks of jailed journalists, ?hookers?

The documents contain new details about interactions with Trump that former FBI Director James Comey found so unnerving that he documented them in writing.

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Ring in spring with these delicious recipes and state-of-the-art appliances

Fresh veggies and smart ranges can be your ticket to a colorful and convenient cooking season.

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Buzzsaw | Matthew Gilbert

From ?Game of Thrones? to ?Handmaid?s Tale,? the 10 best TV drama performances over 10 years

Critic Matthew Gilbert submits his choices from an embarrassment of riches.

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INNOVATION ECONOMY

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Somerville?s Voxel8 says its 3-D printing method allows for more customization and less waste and it is hoping shoe manufacturers take notice.

RED SOX 8, ANGELS 2

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A series in Anaheim should have been a challenge, but instead the Red Sox dominated. Of their 43 hits, 11 were home runs.

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BRUINS 3, MAPLE LEAFS 1

Without Patrice Bergeron, Bruins still push Maple Leafs to brink of elimination

The Bruins have a 3-1 series lead with Game 5 Saturday night back in Boston.

Foxborough, MA: September 24, 2017: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (left) and Texans DL J.J. Watts (right) shake hands after the game. The New England Patriots hosted the Houston Texans in a regular season NFL football game at Gillette Stadium. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff).

Patriots open season vs. Texans, play five night games in 2018

The 2018 schedule has been released, and New England gets a late bye week before a tough stretch to wrap up the season.

Shirley Leung

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A one-seat ride through the Ted Williams Tunnell serves Logan Airport, the Seaport District, and South Station.

Greg Skomal

1,400 basking sharks met off the Mass. coast. But why?

The largest grouping of the sharks ever recorded was seen off the Mass. coast several years ago and led researchers to study the strange underwater meet-ups.

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The weather seems stuck in winter mode. May is just around the corner, but spring has still not sprung.

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For hundreds of thousands of people in Massachusetts, many of whom are hungry and isolated, Meals on Wheels is a daily human connection to the outside world.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/04/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/3e68b72e7de7443d8d189b8f51f56d36-3e68b72e7de7443d8d189b8f51f56d36-0.jpg Investigative materials reveal pop star Prince?s final days

Some of Prince?s closest confidants had grown increasingly alarmed about his health in the days before he died and tried to get him help.

Globe Magazine

Top spots to live in Greater Boston in 2018

The hottest towns for home buyers, for prices ranging from under $500,000 to more than $1 million.

Love Letters: The Podcast

LATEST EPISODE

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How climbing mountains and other ?breakup accomplishments? can improve self-worth after a relationship ends.

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Opinion & Ideas

Editorial

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Gun safety activism is paying off on Beacon Hill.

A new chapter in the story of a terrier who found adventure in Milton

One day, in the friendly little town of Milton, a mysterious visitor arrived out of the blue. No one could say where, exactly, the little dog had come from. But before long, they began spotting it all over town . . .

Sean Gannon?s funeral service was held at Saint Pius X Church on Thursday.

John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

A man determined to choose violence. A cop determined to live a good life

Only three years apart in age, the police officer and the career criminal accused of killing him could not have been more different.

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Real Estate

What kind of home does your money buy in Coolidge Corner?

A sampling of the housing market includes a condo overlooking a pool area and one with heated bathroom floors. Search for more listings at realestate.boston.com.

The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

The Big Picture: Monday in photos

Thousands of runners competed in miserable weather conditions during the 122nd running of the Marathon.

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As the spring house hunt gets underway and National College Decision Day nears, thoughts are turning to campus housing.

Crossword

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Puzzled? Keep trying your hand at our interactive crossword and see if you can triumph.