Lori Trahan brings her drive, principles to D.C.

Representative Lori Trahan joined her husband, Dave, and their dog at their home. Their daughter Caroline, 4, is at left.

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In era of political fire-breathers, the Merrimack Valley?s new representative in the House hews to moderation, in politics and tone.

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Officer Joe Shinners, 29, who hails from the Boston area, was shot while attempting to arrest an armed fugitive. He leaves behind his wife and his 1-year-old son.

Kevin Spacey in 2016.

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Questions surface over Kevin Spacey?s ?secret court? hearing

Before Monday?s arraignment, the actor?s lawyers were given a special opportunity to have his case reviewed in a mini-trial-type setting where records are kept out of public view.

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Adrianne Haslet was hospitalized after she was hit by a car mere blocks from where the terrorist attack happened in 2013.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/01/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/poftak_north_station_tunnel.jpg Tunnel connecting commuter rail, subway at North Station opens

A 250-foot subterranean passageway linking North Station?s commuter rail platforms and the nearby subway station opened Sunday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/01/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Clipboard-24277.jpg Man wanted for sexual assault in Vermont captured after car chase near Philadelphia

Everett Simpson, 41, allegedly forced a woman and her son, whom he did not know, into their car outside the Mall of New Hampshire and made her rent a hotel room in Vermont.

Scott Kirsner | Innovation Economy

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It sure seems that way.

Adrian Walker

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Romney is still the man we know from his years here: Brilliant, occasionally eloquent, a tad self-righteous, and, most of all, malleable.

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The town manager said he was ?certainly not happy? with the placement of the spikes, intended to keep the homeless from sleeping under a bridge over Route 2.

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Liquidation sales at Sears and Kmart stores could begin as early as mid-month, officials said.

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Joseph Haynes is a person of interest in a recent shooting in Haverhill, and he?s wanted by authorities in Florida.

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Rhodes will be replaced by veteran producer Susan Zirinsky.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Ben Volin | On Football

Chargers, the most complete team in the AFC, present a big challenge for Patriots

The Chargers are 9-1 on the road this season, winning in some of the toughest venues in the NFL. They?ll play the Patriots next Sunday at 1:05 p.m. in Foxborough.

Tara Sullivan

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/12/04/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/tara_sullivan_20171204.jpg A year ago, Brady, Belichick, and Kraft were at a crossroads, but they have found common ground

The three men love football and know their chances for success are best when they are together.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT

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McAvoy was tardy on two team-related occasions, so Brad Marchand set him straight.

Lady Gaga poses in the press room with the award for best original song from a motion picture.

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Lady Gaga poses in the press room with the award for best original song from a motion picture.

Regina King won the award for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in ?If Beale Street Could Talk.?

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Regina King won the award for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in ?If Beale Street Could Talk.?

Jeff Bridges accepted the Cecil B. Demille Award onstage.

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Jeff Bridges accepted the Cecil B. Demille Award onstage.

Christian Bale accepted the award for best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy.

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Christian Bale accepted the award for best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy.

Hosts Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh, who won an award for best TV drama actress.

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Hosts Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh, who won an award for best TV drama actress.

Idris Elba and Taylor Swift presenting an award.

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Idris Elba and Taylor Swift presenting an award.

Patricia Clarkson with the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a series, limited series, or TV movie.

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Patricia Clarkson with the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a series, limited series, or TV movie.

Carol Burnett accepting a new award named for her.

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Carol Burnett accepting a new award named for her.

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Mahershala Ali poses with his award for best supporting role in a motion picture.

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Mahershala Ali poses with his award for best supporting role in a motion picture.

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Presenters Emma Stone, from left, Olivia Colman, and Rachel Weisz.

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Michael Douglas accepted his award Sunday.

?Bohemian Rhapsody? wins best dramatic movie at upset-heavy Golden Globes

Veteran actress Glenn Close secured the award for best actress for her performance in ?The Wife.?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/01/07/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/AFP_1C10SN.jpg Take a look at some of the gowns and getups from the Golden Globes red carpet

Sunday?s ceremony involved colorful looks from those in attendance.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/12/26/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/KREITER12262018kidnapping1darker.jpg ?I can?t abandon him. He?s my son?: A mom spends months in Algeria searching for her child

Jerusha Hall?s ex-husband fled with their 3-year-old in July. She hasn?t seen her boy since, but it?s not for a lack of trying.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/01/04/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryanpuffycoats1met.jpg Some women think they can escape the long, dark, puffy coat. But many have succumbed

Does the long puffy coat indicate a woman?s given up? Or is it a sign of empowerment?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/01/02/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/klima_04dorms_20190101_02.jpg Pricey campus housing triggers a debate in Boston

Northeastern, Tufts, and others are creating more expensive student housing options ? with more amenities than your average dorm.

Special reports

After her cancer diagnoses, Marie Cajuste?s life unraveled. She was unable to work during the most intense part of her treatment.

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Unhealthy Divide

Battling a double diagnosis ? cancer and poverty

Cancer is a tremendous burden for anyone, but for a growing number of lower-income and even middle-class patients, an illness means an avalanche of trouble.

The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

The year 2018 in pictures: Part II

Here are the photos from July to December that summed up the year.

Podcasts

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/12/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/gladiator%20pic5.jpg Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.

The story of a profoundly troubled young man and the ugly underside of America?s most popular sport.

Newsletters

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Follow the Celtics? quest for a title and other NBA news both on and off the court. Sign up here.

Real Estate

Recent home sales north of Boston (Jan. 4)

ANDOVER: 16 Balmoral St. #422, Condominium Condo/Apt, built 1925, 768 square feet, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. $225,000 | realestate.boston.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/01/04/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/JPM_PAINTED_LADIES-1024x576.jpg Will San Francisco?s issues push people away from J.P. Morgan?

The annual trip to the J.P Morgan Healthcare Conference is getting harder to justify each year, executives and investors told STAT.

Love Letters: The Podcast

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In a special bonus episode, Meredith Goldstein explores what happens to summer romance when the summer ends, and ?Wet Hot American Summer? creator David Wain shares a girl-crazy memory from his own camp days.

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