Trump says he will make a “major announcement” on Saturday at 3 p.m. about the government shutdown and border security.
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‘‘BuzzFeed’s description of specific statements . . . are not accurate,” said a spokesman for Robert Mueller.
1 person killed in Jamaica Plain double shooting
A law enforcement official said it appeared two people were shooting at each other.
State Street is doing away with more jobs
It’s unclear how many will come from the ranks of the company’s Boston workforce.
Under fire for a wide-ranging criminal overtime fraud scandal, the Massachusetts State Police curbed payroll spending — albeit slightly — during 2018 for the first time in years.
Red Sox principal owner John Henry said the team will be monitoring the shutdown and weighing their decision thusly.
Former N.H. resident and Bowdoin College grad among four Americans killed in Syria terror blast
Bowdoin President Clayton Rose discussed the tragic death of the alum, Jonathan Farmer, in a letter to the campus community.
Trump, Kim Jong Un to hold second summit
President Trump is to hold a second summit with the leader of North Korea near the end of February to try to coax the North to give up its nuclear program.
Who’s aboard the Joe Biden 2020 train? Stephen Lynch
Former vice president Joe Biden is the one to beat if you want Congressman Steve Lynch’s endorsement for 2020.
Surgeon accused of trying to record staff in Winchester hospital restroom
Dr. Dennis Begos, who was chief of surgery at Winchester Hospital from 2007 to 2017, was arraigned last month in Woburn District Court.
REBECCA PACHECO
10 ways to feel good about yourself that don’t include social media’s 10-year challenge
Here are some alternative ways to boost your self image that don’t involve an Instagram filter, Rebecca Pacheco writes.
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A winter storm warning is still in effect for parts of Massachusetts from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Dave Epstein
When does snow start in Boston? How much snow with Boston get? David Epstein’s weather report explains.
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AFC CHAMPIONSHIP | SUNDAY, 6:40 P.M. (CBS)
The AFC’s two best teams are set to slug it out in Kansas City for the right to advance to the Super Bowl.
Jim McBride
When Robert Kraft bought the Patriots, it signaled a new beginning for the franchise
Since Kraft purchased the team — 25 years ago next week — the Patriots have won 310 games, been to nine Super Bowls, and won five titles.
Commentary | Jeneé Osterheldt
After decades of allegations of abuse and rape, R. Kelly is facing the music.
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Opinion | Lew Finfer
Fifty years ago, a homeownership program in Boston backfired. The lessons are still being learned.
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EDITORIAL
What’s most important is that legislative leaders send a message that they’re serious about changing a sexist culture that has thrived for too long. New rules only go so far.
‘I’m glad we’re not the first’: Walsh says Boston is learning from other pot shops
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh said the extra time has given city officials a chance to learn about possible issues that could arise and prepare for them.
Dinner With Cupid
Blind date: ‘Topics I’m glad we did not talk about: when I last got my teeth cleaned’
Will this future doctor and dentist share chemistry?
White Chicago officer who shot black teen gets nearly 7 years in prison
Jason Van Dyke’s sentencing brought an end to a historic case that centered on a shocking dashcam video and fueled the national debate over race and law enforcement.
Boston Globe Archive
Globe Magazine
One hundred years ago today an enormous steel tank ruptured, sending a torrent of brown syrup on a deadly path through the North End.
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Our photographers share the stories behind what went into making the year’s best photos, as selected by the editors of the Globe Magazine and photo department.
Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.
The story of a profoundly troubled young man and the ugly underside of America’s most popular sport.
Court Sense
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The AFC’s two best teams are set to slug it out in Kansas City for the right to advance to the Super Bowl.
Governor Baker’s plan would allow companies to operate online sports betting without a financial relationship to an existing casino, opening the doors to many potential sports books.
As snow (potentially) begins to fall this weekend, you can spend your time searching for a new home. From a condo in Malden to a house with a barn in Dover, the open houses this weekend are plentiful. Check them out: Under $500,000 131 Pierce St.
President Trump sent a pointed letter to Nancy Pelosi in apparent payback after she asked him to reschedule his State of the Union speech.
Sweden’s news agency says a secret, high-level meeting between envoys from the United States and North Korea is being held in Stockholm.
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With the new Altima, Nissan seeks to improve performance and efficiency, safety and technology, and styling and comfort.
The shoe maker will consolidate its Massachusetts operations and add jobs at the Somerville site.
Ms. Oliver’s work celebrated nature and her longtime home of Provincetown.
The herd to the rescue: How an invisible shield can keep us healthy
When you get a vaccination, you make the herd stronger.
Love Letters: Until next year, my sweetheart
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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Are we ignoring — or outright banning — an easy affordable-housing fix?
Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region’s housing shortage.
