Federal judge halts plan to build parts of border wall

The judge immediately halted the Trump administration’s efforts to redirect military-designated funds to build sections of wall on the Mexican border.

3,100 slot machines, 671 hotel rooms, 5,800 employees: Encore readies itself to open amid drama

The sweep of the casino’s effort is unique in Massachusetts history: readying a five-star hotel, a massive casino, 15 restaurants and lounges, a conference space, a spa, and more — all to open in one fell swoop.

Governor Baker defends state prison system, now under federal investigation

The probe, launched by the civil rights unit of the US attorney’s office in Massachusetts, is focused on reports of mistreatment of inmates.

What happens next with Brexit, now that Theresa May is resigning?

The EU claimed its fourth victim in the past three decades on Friday, as a choked-up Theresa May acknowledged that her attempt to get Britain out of the bloc with her career intact had failed.

2 members banned from MFA after investigation into students’ claims

The museum said it pored through hours of security footage and interviewed dozens of people, including staff and visitors, after a group of students said it was subjected to racism on a recent visit. It also pledged to change its protocols for museum staff and guards.

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Senate wants an outside review of MBTA Retirement Fund

The state Senate is pushing a proposal that would subject the privately run MBTA Retirement Fund to an outside review, the second such time it’s approved a measure to dig into the troubled system.

Prominent professor warned Harvard of sex harassment threat to grad students

Harvard officials received a detailed warning a year ago by a prominent faculty member that graduate students were vulnerable to sexual harassment by powerful professors.

Memorial Day

Family and friends take ‘pride and honor’ in tribute to fallen Mass. soldier
Eric Emond’s name was added to the very memorial he helped create — one that pays tribute to Mass. service members who have died since 2001.

Cullen: Remembering Eric Emond

Dave Epstein

Long weekend will feature plenty of sunshine in New England

Blast of wind expected to hit Cape and Islands Friday afternoon

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Boston Calling 2019

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The three-day event kicked off Friday at the Harvard University athletic complex.

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Chris Sale, Red Sox can’t overcome poor defense in loss to Astros
The Boston ace dropped to 1-6 despite allowing only two earned runs in six innings as he got outdueled by former Red Sox pitcher Wade Miley .

‘Not really if, it’s when’: Mass. marijuana pesticide ban prompts fears of crop failure

As the state’s cannabis industry scales up, business leaders say they have far more to lose because of Massachusetts’ hard-line ban on pesticides.

NCAA Division 1 women’s lacrosse semifinals
BC women’s lacrosse team will again play for a national title
The Eagles beat North Carolina, 15-14, in double overtime and will play in the NCAA final on Sunday.

Trump to invoke emergency declaration to sell arms to Saudis, senators say

The Trump administration notified Congress on Friday that it is invoking a rarely used provision in federal law to bypass congressional review of arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Mario Batali pleads not guilty to sex assault charge in Boston court

Batali, 58, is charged with indecent assault and battery in what appears to be the first criminal charge to arise from a series of sexual misconduct allegations against him.

The rise and fall of Mario Batali

Bailey, Elizabeth Warren’s golden retriever, may be a media darling, but he’s not always a good boy
On Friday morning, the senator tweeted a photo of a somber-looking Bailey surrounded by the shredded remains of an unlucky piece of home decor.

Fla. man arrested in alleged theft of almost $750,000 from ATMs in Mass., R.I.

Dean Colin, 26, of Miami is facing multiple charges, Seekonk police said in a statement Friday morning.

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European vote provides lessons for US

RENÉE GRAHAM

On a class trip to MFA, an unexpected lesson about racism

RENÉE LOTH

For better presidential debates, ask better questions

MICHAEL A. COHEN

Hey, Pelosi: It’s impeachment time!

STEPHEN KINZER

Why are we so fixated on Iran?

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ASTROS 4, RED SOX 3Chris Sale, Red Sox can’t overcome poor defense in loss to Astros The Boston ace dropped to 1-6 despite allowing only two earned runs in six innings as he got outdueled by former Red Sox pitcher Wade Miley .

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