Politics

Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages

Included were documents concerning some of Epstein’s famous associates, including email correspondence between Epstein and prominent contacts from across the political spectrum. Continue reading →

Nation

Don Lemon arrested by federal officials in connection with church protest

Federal authorities arrested independent journalist Don Lemon, accusing him of violating congregants’ constitutional right to worship when he entered a church in Minnesota earlier this month with protesters. Continue reading →

Nation

Mangione no longer faces death penalty in federal case

A Manhattan federal judge on Friday ruled that prosecutors would not be able to seek the death penalty at the trial of Luigi Mangione. Continue reading →

World

Syrian government and Kurdish-led militia seal a deal to merge forces

BEIRUT -- Syria's government and a powerful Kurdish-led militia reached a comprehensive agreement Friday to integrate Kurdish forces into the Syrian military, according to Kurdish leaders and a Syrian official, the most decisive step yet to bringing calm after clashes between the sides had threatened to reignite a full-blown conflict in the country's northeast. Continue reading →

World

Belarusian balloons full of cigarettes pose NATO’s latest security threat

At first, they might not seem like much of a threat: weather balloons, filled with helium or hydrogen, carrying bundles of cigarettes from Belarus. Continue reading →

World

Why the long face? Born of a factory mistake, sad toy horse captures China’s mood.

When Vivian Hao, a 39-year-old editor in China's Anhui province, came across the red horse plushie on social media, she felt a pang of recognition. The toy, meant to spread holiday cheer, seemed to capture something deeper about modern life. Continue reading →

OpEds

A child’s birthday, a national nightmare

People who are appalled, angry, and frightened are saying "We have to do something." Continue reading →

OpEds

I fought in a war zone. ICE isn’t following the rules.

As an Army veteran, I was trained to show restraint and respect civilians — standards ICE agents now ignore in American neighborhoods. Continue reading →

OpEds

FBI raid in Georgia sparks concern about election integrity

The raid on an election center stokes fears for voting rights and the midterms. Continue reading →

Metro

Gloucester fishing boat with 7 on board feared lost, sending city into mourning. Again.

One body was recovered near an empty life boat Friday morning. The Coast Guard search will continue overnight, officals said. Continue reading →

Metro

Weston native becomes first American woman to complete solo, unsupported ski to South Pole

Monet Eliastam skied 700 miles across Antarctica to the South Pole, completing the expedition in 57 days. Continue reading →

Weather

After last week’s massive snowstorm, a weary region braces for another wintry blast

“People are ready for spring to show its face,” said Robert Faley, who directs Chatham's public works department. Continue reading →

Celtics

Celtics giving Jayson Tatum room to make decision on return

After it appeared a foregone conclusion Tatum would return from his torn right Achilles this season, he is now unsure. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins travel without centers Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha for Stadium Series matchup vs. host Lightning

Lindholm and Zacha, both of whom are dealing with upper-body injuries, will not be available for Sunday night's outdoor game in Tampa. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye sits out practice because of illness, right shoulder injury

Coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that Maye was at the facility, was able to participate in meetings, and would have been at practice if not for the illness. Continue reading →

Business

Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as tensions rise over protest crackdown

Images reveal activity at two Iranian nuclear sites, suggesting that Tehran may be obscuring its efforts to salvage any materials remaining there. Continue reading →

Business

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says

Panama’s president moved to assure the public on Friday that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Mass General Brigham cancer clinicians push for unionization vote

An 'overwhelming majority' of nurse practitioners and physician assistants have signaled their support, the Massachusetts Nurses Association said. Continue reading →

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Things To Do

Free February events: Valentine’s Day, school break, and more

Whether you’re looking for your next date night, school break activities, motivation to get outside, or ways to keep up your New Year’s fitness goals, Boston has plenty of free events for you to choose from this February. Continue reading →

Music

Grammys 2026: How to watch, who’s performing, and everything you need to know about Sunday’s ceremony

The Grammy Awards return Sunday to celebrate the biggest music releases from the past year. Continue reading →

Movies

Kraft was at Trump’s side at the ‘Melania’ premiere

The Patriots owner had a seat of honor at the Kennedy Center screening of the first lady's documentary Thursday night in D.C. Continue reading →