Nation

Baltimore investigation turns to ship’s deadly mechanical failure

As crews were still sorting out how to disentangle the ship and recover the bodies of those who died, investigators were also turning to the most central question: What could have caused such a catastrophic failure at the worst possible moment? Continue reading →

Nation

Third employee of weekly newspaper in Kansas sues over police raid that sparked a firestorm

Cheri Bentz alleges in the suit filed Friday in federal court that she was unlawfully detained and interrogated, and had her cellphone seized. Continue reading →

Politics

10 Senate races to watch in 2024

The fight for Senate control is playing out almost entirely in Democrat-held seats this year as President Joe Biden’s party defends a slim 51-49 seat majority. Continue reading →

World

Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar

The World Central Kitchen charity said the vessels and a barge carried enough to prepare more than 1 million meals from items like rice, pasta, flour, legumes, canned vegetables and proteins. Also on board were dates, traditionally eaten to break the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Continue reading →

World

A loyal Israel ally, Germany shifts tone as the toll in Gaza mounts

“What changed for Germany is that it’s untenable, this unconditional support for Israel,” said Thorsten Benner, director of the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin. Continue reading →

World

From New England to Notre-Dame, a US carpenter tends to a French icon

Born in New York City into an observant Jewish family, he owns a small timber framing business in rural New England and admits that until recently he didn’t even know what a nave was. Continue reading →

For years, no one noticed body parts disappearing from Harvard’s morgue. Then came a phone call.

A tip would blow open the doors to a dark but not-so-secret nationwide network, leading investigators into the Harvard morgue and a gruesome American market. Continue reading →

My father donated his body to Harvard. What happened after was horrifying.

He donated his body to Harvard Medical School and I’ve been left wondering: How I can keep my memories of him untainted? Continue reading →

Ted Landsmark on racism, the flag attack photo, and seizing a chance to make change

Platforms for speaking thoughtfully about how to overcome racism do not always come predictably; when such opportunities arise, one must be ready. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

String of near-disasters should be wake-up call for aviation industry

Flying is remarkably safe. Yet "minor" incidents have been on the upswing lately— some of which could have been much, much more serious. Continue reading →

LETTERS

When Trump says ‘bloodbath,’ is it a metaphor or a call to arms?

Trump uses the language of violence and intimidation because it appeals to his MAGA base. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Larry Summers — former Harvard president, current gadfly

"As president of Harvard, he was just as cocksure of his opinions as his current behavior indicates," writes one reader. Another calls Summers "a hero, not just for his fight against antisemitism" but "also because of his efforts to rescue [higher education] from its ... obsession" with DEI. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

In Canton, Tuesday’s town election overshadowed by Karen Read controversy

Four candidates for local office who have said Read did not kill her boyfriend in 2022 will appear on town ballot. Continue reading →

Politics

Look beyond the $90,000 price tag for private New England universities

Sticker prices at private universities are reaching new levels of ridiculousness. But most families won’t have to pay them. Continue reading →

RI Crime

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian is suspect in hit-and-run crash in Warwick, R.I.

The executive, who was formerly the Mayor of Warwick, failed to notify police of the crash or provide information, according to court documents. Continue reading →

Bruins notebook

Bruins show appreciation for Capitals defenseman John Carlson on the occasion of his 1,000th career game

Still one of the game’s exemplary power-play point men, Carlson has an 8-38–46 line in 73 games after scoring in the second period. Continue reading →

CELTICS 104, PELICANS 92

Celtics stave off potential three-game skid, race past Pelicans after a sloppy start

The Celtics took their first lead Saturday when Derrick White hit a 3-pointer to beat the first-half buzzer, then rolled over New Orleans in the third quarter to answer their critics. Continue reading →

NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY: Boston University 6, Minnesota 3

Boston University rallies past Minnesota to earn return trip to Frozen Four

After falling down 2-0 in the first period, the Terriers recovered to beat the Gophers and win the Sioux Falls Regional. Continue reading →

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IDEAS

A new religion has Americans looking to the stars

Psychology professor David DeSteno says traditional religions have competition: UFOs and aliens. Continue reading →

IDEAS

How Nashville and the Pentagon fell into harmony

In “Cold War Country,” Joseph Thompson charts the collaboration that made country music sound like patriotism. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lou Whittaker, renowned mountaineer and Rainier guide, dies at 95

An elder statesman of American climbing, Lou Whittaker led pioneering expeditions to Mount Everest, started one of the country’s premier guide services and summited his own backyard peak, Mount Rainier, more than 250 times. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Eleanor Collins, Canada’s ‘first lady of jazz,’ dies at 104

Ms. Collins was at home in the intimate environs of the jazz club. She could easily be the center of attention, but if audience members were more interested in one another than in her, she was equally adept at providing background music. Continue reading →

Obituaries

William Delahunt, former congressman who led a groundbreaking prosecutor’s office, dies at 82

"If we had more Bill Delahunts, we wouldn’t be having the problems we’re having today," former Massachusetts attorney general Francis X. Bellotti said of his friend's ability to broker bipartisan agreements in Congress. Continue reading →

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Which of the most recent Oscar best-picture nominees pass/fail the Bechdel Test?

Only 49 percent of Oscar best-picture winners from 1929 to 2017 passed the test that many have embraced as one indicator of sexism in film. Continue reading →

ART REVIEW

At the Gardner, the riotous maximalism of Raqib Shaw

An artist’s tortured past yields glittering traumas in high relief Continue reading →

Theater

Patti LuPone’s ‘A Life in Notes’ sheds the show tunes

At Symphony Hall, the Broadway legend will perform a concert of favorites that shaped her early years — the ones she heard on her transistor radio. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

Accessible beauty: A guide to national parks for travelers with sensory and mobility needs

A few parks stand out as especially user-friendly for those with accessibility issues. Here’s a look. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

At long last, a cruise ship designed for people who hate cruises

Maybe we should call it a “floatel.” The Ritz-Carlton’s posh yacht is part of the first generation of hotel brands making the leap from land to sea. Continue reading →

Real Estate

See how this downsizing Conn. couple reduced their living space and carbon footprint

An ADU is referred to by several names — granny-flat, detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU), in-law suite, casita, laneway house, and more. They present a chance to live a more environmentally conscious life. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Home of the Week: A slice of paradise along the Provincetown shore

This one-bedroom, one-bath condo is close to attractions, but also offers tranquility with private deck and beach. Continue reading →