All but five of the priests with Massachusetts ties on the list are deceased, and among the living are some former clergy who were publicly accused of misconduct.
It was Mayor Martin Walsh’s sixth annual address to a citywide audience since he was first elected in 2013.
Purdue Pharma sought to put blame on addicts, Mass. says in lawsuit
Documents reveal new details about Purdue’s marketing of OxyContin and its cozy ties with Tufts University and Mass. General Hospital.
Mass. members of Congress rap Columbia Gas about backdated bills
Federal lawmakers from Massachusetts have criticized Columbia Gas about backdated gas bills being sent to Merrimack Valley residents, months after explosions and fires rocked the region.
Kirsten Gillibrand says ‘I am going to run’ for president in 2020
The senator said Tuesday on ‘‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’’ she is launching an exploratory committee for a White House run.
Wednesday’s vote will be the second no-confidence vote against May in less than two months. She successfully fended off a challenge from her Conservative partymates in December.
Congress prepares to skip planned recess if shutdown continues into next week
Congress is planning to skip next week’s planned recess if the partial government shutdown continues. And there is every indication it will drag on.
Ayanna Pressley appointed to Financial Services Committee
The committee is responsible for overseeing all components of the nation’s housing and financial services sectors.
Hampshire College puts freshman class in doubt, merger on the table
Hampshire College in Amherst announced its desire to merge with another educational institution, citing financial strain that threatens its future.
Charlton’s rule requiring town meeting votes on marijuana contracts is overly onerous, AG says
“[The] by-law requirements are so clearly onerous and impractical . . . that a reasonably prudent businessperson would not choose to operate a marijuana establishment,” Attorney General Maura Healey wrote.
Vowing "I will not be bullied," President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general asserted independence from the White House on Tuesday.
HIAWATHA BRAY | TECH LAB
Facing new competition, Netflix bulks up for an arms race — by raising fees
Streaming services are in a costly war for original programming, and subscribers will have to pay.
Ian Thomas Jansen-Lonnquist for The Boston Globe
Responding to a lawsuit, Dartmouth College said it took unprecedented steps to deal with three professors accused of sexual misconduct, and it denied allegations that administrators fostered an inappropriate and unsafe culture.
Christopher Muther
Do you know who isn’t taking to Twitter to complain about the Gillette ad? Those of us who have been bullied, beat up, and sexually victimized. When I watched it, I saw myself.
No citizenship question on next census, but worries remain about undercounting immigrants
State officials remain concerned that the broader anti-immigrant climate could lead to an undercount of Latinos and noncitizens.
Storms may come to town this weekend, but for now, skies are clear and the air isn’t too chilly.
Chesto Means Business | Jon Chesto
No one said redeveloping an old power plant in a booming urban neighborhood would be easy. But the owners of the old Edison complex in South Boston are finding out just how tough it can be.
Say hello to Remy, Harvard’s cat-in-residence
Popular with students and faculty alike, an orange tabby from Cambridge who prowls Harvard’s campus has become a mini-celebrity with a devoted online fan base.
Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff
Editorial
By focusing on housing and things the city can and should be allowed to do on its own, Marty Walsh shows the seriousness of his intent.
Letters
Regarding the wall: It’s your move, Congress
As Donald Trump stands firm, some look to Congress to break the logjam over border security.
Letters
Advice for new congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez: First, watch and learn
“She may have learned the social media part of a politician’s job brilliantly, but that still leaves a lot for her to learn.”
Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe
Dining Out
The James in Needham serves modern food and a good old-fashioned welcome.
special report
On Thursday, the Globe will release a multi-part investigation into how and why the lives of promising Boston valedictorians didn’t quite turn out the way they expected.
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL
What to expect from the Chiefs defense, and how the Patriots should attack it
The Chiefs are stingy at home, play a multitude of complex coverage schemes, and have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL.
WORK SPACE
When a reverse motion detector sounds, this MD becomes a lifesaver
Dr. Jessie Gaeta doesn’t spend much time in her office. She goes on the road, or into the bathroom, to take care of homeless people.
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.
Jim Davis/Globe Staff
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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Though many people saw the rout as a death knell for the dynasty, Bill Belichick was simply “on to Cincinnati.”
A 24-page opinion dealt with two Essex County cases in which prosecutors sought pretrial detention for defendants under the law.
The partial federal government shutdown is complicating the already complicated process of getting and managing a mortgage. For one thing, the political storm is like severe weather at a major airport: You can expect minor delays or worse.
In a twist, the nine-term Iowa congressman was among those supporting the measure of disapproval.
Alex Cifuentes spoke about the alleged bribe to President Enrique Pena Nieto during his testimony Tuesday in Joaquin ‘‘El Chapo’’ Guzman’s trial in New York.
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Volkswagen and Ford say they're forming a global alliance in which they will work together to develop commercial vans and medium-sized pickups while exploring broader cooperation on battery-powered and autonomous vehicles
The streaming company’s most popular plan will see the largest hike, to $13 per month from $11.
The Showtime series is slated to be released in 2019.
We hear repeatedly that the United States has the safest food supply in the world. But with all these recalls, how can that possibly be true?
Anti-abortion leaders are rebranding as ‘pro-science.’ Are they?
The March for Life, an annual anti-abortion demonstration, says that being “pro-life is pro-science.” Scientists say otherwise.
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.
