Nation

A second Trump term poses a crucial test of the Senate’s independence

President-elect Donald Trump’s determination to crash over traditional governmental guardrails will present a fundamental test of whether the Republican-controlled Senate can maintain its constitutional role as an independent institution and a check on presidential power. Continue reading →

Nation

Supreme Court poised to enter fray over regulation of flavored vapes

The Supreme Court is scheduled Monday to consider the regulation of flavored e-cigarettes in a case that illustrates an enduring public health conundrum: how to keep kids away from sweet-flavored, addictive vapes while giving adult smokers better options to help them quit cigarettes. Continue reading →

Nation

VIPs, traffic drama, and booming business: How Trump is changing Palm Beach

Just down the road from the Mar-a-Lago estate where Donald Trump was assembling his Cabinet, local officials last month held their own high-stakes discussion: What to do about the traffic? Continue reading →

World

Fighting rages in Syria as rebels advance

Rebel forces advanced in Syria on Sunday amid fierce fighting, capturing the airport and military academy of the major city of Aleppo and attacking the outskirts of the western city of Hama, according to rebel officials and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Continue reading →

World

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense cease-fire holds

Israeli jets Sunday launched an airstrike over a southern Lebanese border village, while troops shelled other border towns and villages still under Israeli control, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported. Continue reading →

World

Former defense minister accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza

A former Israeli defense minister has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, a rare critique from a member of the security establishment at a time of war. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Making his voice heard, he holds up a light for the homeless community

Many think I would have a better chance of getting published if I didn’t associate my name with homeless people. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

When the foster care system is in the dark

A recent audit found that the state system had incomplete records on mental health treatments for hundreds of foster children. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Echos of ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ and all it meant

Joan Vennochi's column about the well-loved and long-played Arlo Guthrie recording struck a chord with readers. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Singing circles build community one note at a time

On a recent crisp morning, a small group gathered at the Arnold Arboretum. The reason? To sing. Continue reading →

K-12

Lawrence mayor, City Council push to appoint some members to elected-only School Committee

The School Committee, which has been rendered powerless during the nearly 13 years of state receivership, is outraged the proposal is being pursued as members were preparing to finally have decision-making authority again. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

A local artist designs memorial for the lives of forgotten Vietnamese soldiers

The absence of these names and, more broadly, remembering Southern Vietnamese soldiers’ contributions to the war, spurred Ngoc-Tran Vu to create 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative. Continue reading →

On hockey

Memories flow from former players as Bruins put ribbon on 100 years of hockey

The Bruins celebrated 100 years of hockey with a pregame ceremony and a 6-3 win over the Canadiens. Continue reading →

CAVALIERS 115, CELTICS 111

Shorthanded Celtics unable to hold off revenge-minded Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers down the stretch

The Celtics' defensive slippage began at a critical time, as Donovan Mitchell completely took over down the stretch, and Jayson Tatum was unable to match his production. Continue reading →

Chad Finn

‘It’s a bummer.’ It sure is, Drake Maye. The Patriots are letting The Kid QB down.

Maye deserves better. So much better. “Just Came Up Short” might eventually be the name of the 2024 Patriots season-in-review video. Continue reading →

Business

Jungle bells? Giant, animal-headed nutcrackers arrive in downtown Boston as holiday decorations.

The hope is that the 12 figurines, which include an elephant, a rhinoceros, and a unicorn, become a quirky annual tradition. Continue reading →

Business

Jungle bells? Giant, animal-headed nutcrackers arrive in downtown Boston as holiday decorations.

The hope is that the 12 figurines, which include an elephant, a rhinoceros, and a unicorn, become a quirky annual tradition. Continue reading →

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COLLEGES

Lou Carnesecca, legendary St. John’s men’s basketball coach, dies at 99

Carnesecca coached St. John’s for 24 seasons over two stretches, with 18 20-win seasons, 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, and a Final Four trip in 1985. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Robert Dixon, last surviving Buffalo Soldier, dies at 103

Rev. Dixon trained Military Academy cadets in horseback riding and mounted tactics. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Earl Holliman, rugged screen presence, dies at 96

From starring in the first episode of "The Twilight Zone" to serving as Angie Dickinson's boss on the 1970s "Police Woman," Mr. Holliman had an extensive TV and movie career. Continue reading →

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Free things to do this week in Boston: holiday festivities, culinary comics, plus $1 ice cream

December is here — and Santa Claus is booked and busy. Continue reading →

Music

Keith Lockhart swears Santa is writing his own material for Holiday Pops

This year's shows include a "Home Alone" orchestral accompaniment and a performance from Bernadette Peters. Continue reading →

your tv gps

Catch a Winston Churchill docuseries and Keira Knightley in a spy thriller

Plus, a new "Star Wars" TV show premieres. Continue reading →