Nation

Renee Good was concerned about ICE, a lawyer says, but wasn’t following agents

Renee Good was concerned about the actions of immigration agents in Minneapolis, said Antonio M. Romanucci, a lawyer for her family, but she and her partner "weren't following anybody around" on the morning that Good was fatally shot by one of those agents. Continue reading →

Nation

A surprise at the National Zoo: An endangered terrapin hatchling

About the size of a half-dollar, the tiny painted river terrapin hatchling - a critically endangered species - at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., should get an Olympic gold medal. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump store to close as sales falter, with no election battles ahead

After six years of drawing MAGA supporters from all over, the 800-square-foot store, which sports everything from hats and watches emblazoned with the president's name is closing. Continue reading →

World

CIA director meets with Venezuela’s interim president in Caracas

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Delcy Rodríguez, the interim president of Venezuela, in Caracas on Thursday, reinforcing the Trump administration's message that it sees the interim government as the best path to stability in the country in the short term. Continue reading →

World

More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Army helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops and hundreds of tourists and workers were evacuated from one of the world’s biggest game reserves. Continue reading →

World

Iran protests quelled since deadly crackdown, residents say

A heavy police presence and deadly crackdowns on protesters appeared to have largely suppressed demonstrations in many cities and towns across Iran, according to several witnesses and a human rights group. Continue reading →

OpEds

A dangerous new phase in Trump’s war on the press

Raiding a reporter’s home and confiscating her devices is not law enforcement — it’s intimidation, and it signals a perilous new phase in the government’s assault on journalism. Continue reading →

OpEds

Democrats must offer vision, not just opposition

They should put forward policy ideas to address ongoing frustration with ICE. Continue reading →

Letters

What in the world will we do about climate change?

Readers react to a collection of Ideas essays on whether we'll ever succeed at our goal to limit global warming. Continue reading →

Metro

‘Sugar and spite’: After anti-ICE cookie goes viral, Western Mass. bakery deals with death threats and surge in demand

The Sweet Boutique has been selling out of the round treats emblazoned with a rude anti-ICE slogan. Continue reading →

Business

Is it safe to go hiking in N.H. today? This AI-powered website will tell you.

“If it saves one life or makes somebody make the correct choice once, it’s worth it to me,” said the site’s creator. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Teen who allegedly killed paddleboarder in Maine had previous violent episode, records show

Court records about the July murder have been sealed because the alleged killer was 17 at the time. Continue reading →

Patriots

The Texans have ruled out star receiver Nico Collins (concussion), but do they still have enough weapons to beat the Patriots?

Collins was injured after a face-first fall to the turf in the third quarter of the Texans' 30-6 wild-card win over the Steelers Continue reading →

Red Sox

With Ranger Suárez signed, the Red Sox can turn back to the pursuit of position players

With Alex Bregman gone, the Red Sox don't have a perfect fit for upgrading their infield ahead of next season. Continue reading →

Red Sox

It was a surprise when the Nationals hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to be their manager — except to those who knew him at BC

BC baseball people view Butera not just as one of them. He is one of the best of them. Continue reading →

Business

Is it safe to go hiking in N.H. today? This AI-powered website will tell you.

“If it saves one life or makes somebody make the correct choice once, it’s worth it to me,” said the site’s creator. Continue reading →

Business

N.H. secures $1.9 million settlement from landfill operator

The settlement resolves alleged violations at Casella Waste Management’s Bethlehem landfill. Continue reading →

Business

Is a food hall in Fenway worth saving? There’s only one answer.

We know that food halls can succeed in Boston because they already do, from High Street Place in the Financial District to Hub Hall by TD Garden. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jim McBride dies at 78; brought honky-tonk back to country music

He had a long string of hits for artists such as Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings, and Conway Twitty. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Renfrew Christie dies at 76; sabotaged racist regime’s nuclear program

Dr. Christie provided the research needed to blow up the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station; he would be tortured and imprisoned on death row for his undercover work. Continue reading →

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Things To Do

What is happening on MIT campus this weekend? We have a clue. Sort of.

The annual Mystery Hunt returns to the Cambridge campus for MLK Jr. weekend, bringing thousands of puzzle hunters together for one epic quest. Continue reading →

Movies

Kristen Stewart stops by the Coolidge to discuss directorial debut, ‘The Chronology of Water’

Stewart joined fans in Brookline for a Q&A session following a screening of the drama on Wednesday night. Continue reading →

Arts

Eight ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Boston

A selection of local concerts, museums offering free admission, and special programs over the holiday weekend. Continue reading →