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 2023-04-08 09:49 

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Driver charged in crash that killed Maine Maritime students...

The 20-year-old driver of sport utility vehicle that crashed into a tree and burst into flames, killing four Maine Maritime Academy students, is facing 17 charges including four counts of manslaughter....

 2023-04-08 09:41 

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US deploys guided-missile submarine amid tensions with Iran...

The US Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East, a spokesman said Saturday, in what appeared to be a show of force toward Iran following recent tensions....

 2023-04-08 09:37 

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Truck crashes into pedestrians in Kenya, killing 10...

A truck crashed into pedestrians and motorcycle taxis near western Kenya's border with Tanzania, killing at least 10 people and injuring 10 others Saturday, authorities said....

 2023-04-08 09:12 

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Biden's ancestral hometowns prepare warm Irish welcome...

Joe Blewitt is just about the busiest man in Ballina. His phone rings constantly with calls from locals and the world's media as he prepares to welcome a relative — US President Biden....

 2023-04-07 08:12 

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Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza, as Al-Aqsa crisis escalates...

Israeli medics say an alleged Palestinian shooting attack in the northern occupied West Bank killed two women and seriously wounded another, the latest violence after Israeli warplanes struck southern Lebanon in a significant escalation....

 2023-04-07 08:11 

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French unions, still furious over pension law, resume protests...

French workers marched and went on strike around the country Thursday for the 11th time in three months, as the stalemate between President Emmanuel Macron and labor unions endured even after his pension overhaul to raise the legal age of retirement to 64...

 2023-04-07 08:08 

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Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump...

President Biden's administration on Thursday laid the blame on his predecessor, Donald Trump, for the deadly and chaotic 2021 withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan that brought about some of the darkest moments of Biden's presidency....

 2023-04-07 08:00 

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Lexington's proposed zoning changes set the bar...

The Town Meeting should adopt zoning changes that go beyond what the state is asking for....

 2023-04-07 07:43 

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IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service...

The IRS is outlining how it plans to use an infusion of $80 billion for improved operations....

 2023-04-06 07:47 

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Saudis, Iranians to reopen embassies, ease travel, report says...

Iran's semiofficial ISNA news agency says Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to reopen diplomatic missions in their respective capitals and in additional cities....

 2023-04-06 07:29 

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China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meeting...

China vowed reprisals against Taiwan Thursday after a meeting between the US House Speaker and the island's President, saying the US was on a "wrong and dangerous road."...

 2023-04-06 07:00 

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This time, the hype about AI in medicine is warranted...

I wouldn't take medical advice from GPT-4 or any other machine without checking it with a real doctor. But I suspect that will change before long....

 2023-04-06 07:00 

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Families of fatal overdose victims need resources to bury their loved ones...

As crucial as investments like prevention and recovery are, the cost of overdose deaths should not be overlooked....

 2023-04-06 06:30 

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A hopeful political story, close to home...

Readers sense positive energy in 18-year-old Angus Abercrombie's successful run for Belmont Town Meeting member....

 2023-04-06 06:26 

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Thousands still missing from 20 years of Iraq's turmoil...

Twenty years after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, much of the conflict and sectarian bloodletting it unleashed has subsided....

 2023-04-06 06:20 

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Classical music, for your consideration, in our own backyard...

Two recent Globe commentaries on classical music struck a resounding chord with readers, who had their own views to share on the subject....

 2023-04-05 13:45 

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Health groups call on Mass. to keep mask mandates in health care settings...

Some expressed concern for those with compromised immune systems and other health conditions....

 2023-04-05 13:44 

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City Councilor Kenzie Bok to head Boston Housing Authority...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Bok's appointment Wednesday. Bok will start at the authority in May....

 2023-04-05 13:44 

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Ming Tsai's controversial comments onstage were just the start of the conversation...

What came after was disappointment and an apology, as well as important questions about cancel culture vs. accountability, generational differences, and the responsibility to speak up....

 2023-04-05 13:43 

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Father of the Free State Project sees 'good news' despite losing local election in N.H....

Jason Sorens lost his Planning Board race in Amherst, N.H., but his broader campaign against NIMBY-ism may notch some wins yet...

 2023-04-05 13:38 

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From remote work to onshoring to the limits of a conglomerate, AT&T chief hits hot buttons...

Stankey took over in 2020, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when most of AT&T's office employees were working remotely....

 2023-04-05 13:35 

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Read the unsealed indictment against former president Donald Trump...

Former president Trump has been charged in connection with a 2016 hush-money payment. Read the full pdfs....

 2023-04-05 13:21 

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Tornado strikes Missouri amid severe weather threat in US...

A Missouri State Highway Patrol official said it caused "multiple injuries and multiple deaths," but he didn't say how many or precisely where they occurred....

 2023-04-05 13:18 

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Bruins star David Pastrnak has 56 goals with five games left in the regular season. Will he reach 60?...

It's something done in Boston only by Phil Esposito — and a feat accomplished by a select group of only 22 NHLers in the century-plus of league history....

 2023-04-05 13:14 

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For Credit Suisse shareholders, a wake followed by recriminations...

"I apologize that we were no longer able to stem the loss of trust that had accumulated over the years, and for disappointing you," Axel Lehmann, Credit Suisse's chair, told shareholders....

 2023-04-05 13:14 

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Yes, the Celtics lost to the 76ers, but we saw why they shouldn't stress about meeting in the playoffs...

The 76ers needed all they could get from the incredible Joel Embiid, who single-handedly helped Philadelphia avoid getting swept by Boston this season....

 2023-04-05 13:11 

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Swiss regulators defend rescue of Credit Suisse via UBS deal...

The merger was "the best option" and one that "minimized risk of contagion and maximized trust," said Urban Angehrn, chief executive of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority...

 2023-04-05 13:10 

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Bank rules should change after Silicon Valley Bank failure, says JPMorgan CEO...

Jamie Dimon said the US financial system needs to be adjusted so that one bank's failure does not "cause undue panic and financial harm."...

 2023-04-05 13:08 

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Former Providence mayor Elorza named CEO of education organization...

The Washington, D.C. organization said Elorza was hired based on his accomplishments, including "taking the unprecedented step to engage the state Department of Education to turn around the city's chronically underperforming school system."...

 2023-04-05 13:08 

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Job openings fell in February as labor market's slow cool-down continued...

There were 9.9 million job openings, compared with 10.6 million on the last day of January, the Labor Department reported Tuesday in the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey....

 2023-04-05 13:06 

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Enough white-collar workers at GM take buyouts to avoid layoffs...

Stories you may have missed from the world of business....

 2023-04-05 13:03 

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Trump says Republicans in Congress should 'defund' Justice Department, FBI...

A day after being arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom on state charges, former president Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Republican-led Congress should...

 2023-04-05 13:03 

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Cities will get nearly $200 million in grants for pipeline upgrades...

The grants, announced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will be paid for with money from the infrastructure law that Biden's administration is touting in a series of events across the country....

 2023-04-05 13:01 

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'Free Staters' by any other name?...

"I am coming around to the idea that we should get rid of the term 'Free Stater.'" wrote Jason Sorens, the father of the Free State Project. "It misleads far more than it clarifies."...

 2023-04-05 13:00 

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Mastercard to require banks to use recycled materials for cards...

Starting in 2028, the company will require all banks issuing one of its payment cards to use sustainable materials as it seeks to remove firstuse, PVC plastics from its network....

 2023-04-05 12:58 

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Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy after failed launch and lack of funding...

Last week, Virgin Orbit said it was laying off 675 employees, or about 85 percent of its workforce, citing its "inability to secure meaningful funding."...

 2023-04-05 12:52 

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A job offer was revoked for this superintendent finalist. The reason? For using the word 'ladies' in an e-mail, he said....

The Easthampton School Committee revoked its job offer to Vito Perrone after meeting in executive session last Thursday....

 2023-04-05 12:45 

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Mayor Smiley's first big test comes today: addressing ATVs...

Smiley ran on a theme of improving quality of life for residents, and the ATVs are a bugaboo....

 2023-04-05 03:48 

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Padres' Manny Machado ejected after being called out on violation...

Machado was adjusting his batting gloves and appeared to be calling time as the clock wound down to 8 seconds, by which time a batter must be facing the pitcher under new rules adopted for this season to speed the pace of play....

 2023-04-05 03:42 

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Judge Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, giving liberals majority with fate of abortion law looming...

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz, 60, defeated former Justice Dan Kelly, who previously worked for Republicans and had support from the state's leading anti-abortion groups....

 2023-04-05 03:41 

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League source expects Celtics to sign former Raptors wing Justin Champagnie to fill out roster...

Champagnie averaged 18.2 points and 8 rebounds this season in the G League. The Celtics have had an open roster spot since trading Noah Vonleh in early January....

 2023-04-05 03:20 

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Watch: Celtics nearly pull off last-second comeback against Sixers...

A missed free throw from Marcus Smart set off a wild sequence....

 2023-04-05 03:10 

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Experts say Trump prosecution far from sure thing...

The arraignment of former president Donald J. Trump marked a watershed moment in American political and legal history, experts said, but the outcome is far from certain....

 2023-04-05 03:03 

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Boys' volleyball roundup: Tyrell Lout delivers 33 assists for No. 3 Lowell in MVC win over Lawrence...

Check out the latest high school boys' volleyball scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe....

 2023-04-05 02:37 

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Celtics come up just short of an improbable win in Philadelphia after nearly perfect Joel Embiid scores 52...

Jayson Tatum's last-second shot skidded off the rim. With Jaylen Brown sidelined, Derrick White stepped up to score 26 points....

 2023-04-05 02:33 

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Why are the Red Sox (and their opponents) launching so many homers to start the season?...

Unusual winds? A juiced ball? The answer might be more simple than you think....

 2023-04-01 12:00 

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After 53 years, he's retiring from coaching cross-country. But Joe Casey's influence will never wane for the women who ran for him....

The story of Masconomet girls' cross-country has been consistently and amazingly triumphant. Behind it all has been Casey, the man who started the program 48 years ago....

 2023-04-01 11:44 

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Harris seeks billions for climate resilience across Africa...

Vice President Kamala Harris is pushing for $7 billion in private-sector investments to help Africa prepare for the effects of climate change....

 2023-04-01 11:42 

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Pope Francis leaves hospital; 'Still alive,' he quips...

A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he's...

 2023-04-01 11:39 

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Small areas reopen near Fukushima nuclear plant, few return...

Evacuation orders were lifted in small sections of Tomioka, a town just southwest of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, on Saturday, in time for the area's popular cherry blossom season and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida joined a ceremony there ...

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