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Trump delivers State of the Union under twin clouds of shutdown, oversight

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence applaud President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol Building on February 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. President Trump's second State of the Union address was postponed one week due to the partial government shutdown. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

On Tuesday night, Trump asked for Democrats and Republicans to ?break decades of political stalemate? and work together.

Fact-checking President Trump?s claims in his State of Union address

The president is delivering the State of the Union on Tuesday night at the Capitol.

Nine weird things that happened at the State of the Union

Even before Tuesday night?s State of the Union address, things around Washington, D.C., were already pretty weird.

Democratic women wore white to the Capitol to honor suffragettes

They paid tribute to the women who came before them and gave a nod to their own achievement.

Charlie Baker will urge Washington to act on climate change

Governor Charlie Baker is set on Wednesday to call for the federal government to take significant action to respond to the threat of climate change, marking a sharp contrast with his party.

Long delays in State Police crash probes are strikingly routine

Extended delays in crash investigations over the past five years are strikingly routine, a Globe review of State Police records has found.

Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke to reporters last month. — Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff/File

Elizabeth Warren faces new questions about heritage amid apology effort

The lingering questions about her claims are an unwelcome distraction for Warren campaign days before she is expected to make her candidacy for president official.

Amy Klobuchar to make 2020 announcement on Sunday

The senator from Minnesota signaled on Tuesday she could become the next Democrat to enter the presidential contest, teasing a major announcement on Sunday in Minneapolis.

John S. Driscoll, longtime editor who led the Globe for seven years, dies at 84

John S. Driscoll, 84, of Rye, N.H., who died Tuesday, was a longtime editor who led The Boston Globe for seven years.

An estimated 1.5 million jubilant fans show Patriots pride at parade

Players and their families rode duck boats, waved to revelers, and basked in the glow of the franchise?s sixth title.

These photos show just how massive the 2019 Patriots parade crowd was

One of the biggest crowds ever flocked to Boston Tuesday to celebrate the New England Patriots winning Super Bowl 53.

Julian Edelman spikes ceremonial puck drop before Bruins game

The Patriots wide receiver did his best imitation of teammate Rob Gronkowski.

Some of the best miked up moments from Super Bowl 53

From grandpa Bill Belichick to a Sean McVay pep talk, there were quite a few quotable moments in Atlanta.

Tom Brady partied hard after the Super Bowl

Brady acknowledged he took a short break from his strict diet after the Patriots defeated the Rams in Atlanta.

Winter weather returns after balmy stretch

Temperatures plummeted overnight and much of New England will wake up Wednesday to a seasonal chill.

Border Patrol agent Vincent Pirro looks on near a border wall that separates the cities of Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in San Diego. President Donald Trump is expected to speak about funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border during his State of the Union address Tuesday. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) — Gregory Bull/AP Photo

EDITORIAL

A national emergency for a wall? No way

This comes down to a question of separation of powers, not immigration policy.

JEFF JACOBY

The government shutdown was supposed to hurt the economy. It didn?t.

Far from suffering a grievous blow because of the 35-day standoff, the US economy surged.

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Bruins get past Islanders

Patrice Bergeron scored twice in his 1,000th game as a Bruin.

Boston fire thanks Mayor Walsh for stopping for car fire on I-93

As if playing host to 1.5 million jubilant Patriots fans wasn?t enough, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh apparently stopped on the highway to help a driver whose car was on fire.

Alltown Fresh?s parent company is one of several trying to introduce a new type of retail experience to a grocery sector already undergoing massive changes. — Debee Tlumacki for the Boston Globe

At this gas station, you can fill up with a pint of quinoa

In Plymouth, Alltown Fresh serves up a novel concept: roadside convenience and healthy foods.

New Hampshire?s opioid crisis looms over marijuana legalization debate

Over four hours, dozens implored New Hampshire lawmakers to either join, or stand apart from, the state?s neighbors on all sides that have legalized pot.

Marijuana smoking may be linked with having higher sperm concentrations

Turns out marijuana could actually have significant benefits for the reproductive health of men.

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Read a multi-part investigation into how and why the lives of promising Boston valedictorians didn?t quite turn out the way they expected.

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Highlights from the Patriots Super Bowl parade

Patriots fans filled the streets to celebrate New England?s sixth Super Bowl win.

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David Ortiz?s home in Weston has been put on the market for $6.3 million.

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Big Papi?s house in Weston for sale for $6.3 million

The VA Hospital in Bedford. A 2015 report found policy violations under Bedford VA Police Chief Shawn Kelley.

Drunken encounter at car dealership lays bare problems with police at Bedford VA

Tom Brady at his press conference after Super Bowl LIII.

Tom Brady partied hard after the Super Bowl

Boston City Councilor Kim Janey is sponsoring a plan to changes the city?s system for providing marijuana licenses, in an effort to support underrepresented owners.

Proposal would rewrite Boston?s marijuana licensing process

Director of ?HAIR? Diane Paulus directing during a rehearsal at The Delecorte Theatre in Manhattan?s Central Park. (Joe Tabacca for The Globe-7/17/08) 28paulus

NBC cancels ?Hair Live!? broadcast that Diane Paulus was co-directing

Shoes making steps to a healthy life at the gym.

Walking 100 steps a minute is good. 130 is better.

31 photos from the Patriots? win in Super Bowl 53

New head named for FBI?s Boston office

Nora Princiotti

How Brady became one of hip-hop?s favorite references

Atlanta, GA - 2-03-19 - Tom Brady and Julian Edelman embrace after the game. The New England Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff)

Tara Sullivan

Brady, Edelman were caught in the moment

David Andrews (60) and the Patriots celebrated Sony Michel?s fourth-quarter touchdown run.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

You cannot beat the Patriots, you can only be envious

Washington Governor Jay Inslee spoke at the Battle Born Progress Progressive Summit last month in Las Vegas.

How will West ? and Democratic primary ? be won?

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Personell attend to Lindsey Vonn after she crashed in the super-G event at the world championships.

With retirement near, Vonn has nasty crash in super-G at world championships

Lindsey Vonn crashed in the super-G at the world championships, straddling a gate mid-air and ending up in the safety nets.

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Representative Seth Moulton met with Democrats in Bedford, N.H.

Seth Moulton dances around 2020 talk in brief N.H. visit

The Salem Democrat took questions for about 45 minutes but never even winked at whether he would be the second person from Mass. to jump into the campaign.

Politics

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks as other House Democrats listen during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol January 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. House Democrats held a news conference to introduce the

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez clapped back after Dan Crenshaw hit at both her and the Patriots

The congresswoman responded to a tweet sent by her Republican colleague, Dan Crenshaw, who combined an apparent dislike of the Patriots with her marginal tax proposal.

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Pope Francis waved to Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan as he prepared to board his plane on Tuesday.

Pope acknowledges priests, bishops have sexually abused nuns

Pope Francis has for the first time publicly acknowledged the scandal of priests and bishops sexually abusing nuns and says he is committed to doing more to fight the problem.