Another trooper facing charges in State Police overtime scandal

Daren DeJong is the fifth current or retired trooper to face charges in the broadening scandal that has rocked the state?s top law enforcement agency.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/23/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/clark_barbara_senator_072219_07.jpg More female candidates mean tough choices for women?s groups

This year, so many women are running for certain seats that endorsing one of them means, of necessity, snubbing others.

National Grid lockout causing headaches for customers

A month after the utility company locked out 1,250 workers over a contract dispute, residents in need of gas work are experiencing significant delays.

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??What kind of lawyer would tape a client? So sad!?? the president said Wednesday on Twitter.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Rex_12_mile_wide_body_of_water_disco_9770183A-18446.jpg Researchers find 12-mile-wide lake of liquid water under the ice on Mars

Researchers have detected a lake of liquid water under the ice that stretches more than 12 miles across, according to a new study published Wednesday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/200_needham_teens_crash.jpg Teens killed in Needham crash did ?everything right,? family says after indictments

Robert Berry of Needham and Dania Antoine-Guiteau of Wellesley each face charges involving motor vehicle homicide for the February crash that killed two students.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryanschoolbus2_met.jpg Once again, school busing in Boston is under scrutiny

A report has revealed the computerized student assignment system is exacerbating segregation. The city spent $122.5 million on school transportation in 2017-18.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/08312008_31busteaze1-6859829-8381-U832996319084yBF--90x90@BostonGlobe.com.jpg Necco factory?s closure came out of nowhere, employees say

The famed candy company shut down suddenly Tuesday after word that it?d been sold again, to an unknown party.

Work resumes Thursday night and a stretch of Commonwealth Avenue will be closed to vehicles for about two weeks.

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Don?t be fooled by last year?s calm: Comm. Ave. will be a mess for 2 weeks

Last summer?s bridge work didn?t produce the feared traffic chaos. Officials worry commuters won?t heed their warnings this time around.

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The 250,000-square-foot facility would serve as a key link in the company?s growing next-day and same-day delivery service in Greater Boston.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Rex_Mega_Millions_lottery_up_to_522_9769414I.jpg Two in Mass. hit Mega Millions prizes in jackpot drawing

Lanzilli?s Grocery in East Boston and Lee?s Supermarket in Brighton sold Mega Millions tickets worth a combined $4 million in winnings.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/24/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/blanding09281629reveremet2.jpg Revere audit turns up $2.2m, but that?s not good news

Why? Two possible cases of corruption by parking meter technicians, officials said.

Malcolm Butler on the bench during Super Bowl LII while Bill Belichick patrols the sideline.

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DAN SHAUGHNESSY

I had to ask about Malcolm Butler, and Belichick just didn?t want to go there

The Butler question has greeted me every day since Super Bowl LII. But it seems we will get no answer.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/1002945482.jpg Red Sox acquire RHP Nathan Eovaldi from Rays

The Red Sox landed the 28-year-old righthanded pitcher in exchange for minor league lefty Jalen Beeks.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/37338414_2363526843674541_5529953951912296448_o.jpg The Somerville Public Library had a stuffed animal sleepover, and it was adorable

The event is getting increased attention following a Forbes opinion piece last week that called for shutting down public libraries and having Amazon take over.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/c8ee0a453fcc476ca64faa45c511c856-c8ee0a453fcc476ca64faa45c511c856-0.jpg President Trump?s walk of fame star is destroyed ? again

Photos circulated Wednesday morning of rubble pile where the president?s star had been with a pick axe nearby, according to local media.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/1004911144.jpg Sean Spicer?s Mass. book signing was canceled over ?political concerns?

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer?s publisher says a book signing at a Seekonk BJ?s has been canceled ?due to the political climate.?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/bournecrop1-18453-U832996319084ZuC--90x90@BostonGlobe.com.jpg A U-turn can turn into a dangerous move, Bourne police caution

Bourne police posted a video to their Facebook page Tuesday to show their followers ?just how dangerous an improper u-turn can be.?

Renée Graham

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/24/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Graham-4604.jpg Never underestimate the hypocrisy of white evangelicals

As long as Trump keeps his promise to nominate right-wing ideologues to the high court, white evangelicals will never question their deal with the devil-in-chief.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/1004617982.jpg ?A bit of a stir? aboard Air Force One: The first lady?s TV tuned to CNN

President Trump raged at his staff for violating a rule that the White House entourage should begin each trip tuned to Fox.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/21/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Chin072118FannyPack_Nat1.jpg Fanny packs: They?re in vogue. We?re not lying

After decades as the poster accessory for the binoculars-and-tall-white-socks crowd, ?belt bags? have been blessed by the beautiful people.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/25/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/892054040.jpg Demi Lovato hospitalized after reported drug overdose

??Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support,?? Lovato?s representative said in a statement.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/24/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Graham-4604.jpg Never underestimate the hypocrisy of white evangelicals

As long as Trump keeps his promise to nominate right-wing ideologues to the high court, white evangelicals will never question their deal with the devil-in-chief.

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After five years, the infections have been traced to imported leeches.

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Seattle?s mayor talks growing pains that offer some lessons for Boston

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan spoke at a Globe event on how innovation is shaping our world, and she?s in high demand among the hundreds of mayors gathered in Boston.

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