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Politics

With the Senate and his legacy on the line, Trump airs grievances in Georgia

The spectacle, which capped the final days of frenzied campaigning by some of the biggest names in politics, underscored the fact that Tuesday’s showdown has given the voters of Georgia the power to determine far more than who their senators are. Continue reading →

ANALYSIS

Fasten your seat belts: political turbulence ahead

It is as though the 2016 election, the Donald Trump presidency, and the upending of our lives due to a pandemic was all in preparation for this week. Will we ever get to leave 2020? Continue reading →

Nation

Pressure on Biden to pick an Asian American or Pacific Islander Cabinet secretary complicates unions’ push for Walsh as Labor chief

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, a former union president and longtime ally of Joe Biden, has reportedly been in contention with California’s labor secretary, Julie Su, for the Department of Labor post. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts is ramping up vaccine drive after what governor calls a rollout with ‘bumps’

Massachusetts officials Monday outlined plans to ramp up their push to vaccinate residents against COVID-19 after what Governor Charlie Baker described as a “bumpy” start. Continue reading →

Business

Five things you need to know about the vaccine rollout in Mass.

Here’s the latest on what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, as well as when and where you might get a shot (or two) in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

With the Senate and his legacy on the line, Trump airs grievances in Georgia

The spectacle, which capped the final days of frenzied campaigning by some of the biggest names in politics, underscored the fact that Tuesday’s showdown has given the voters of Georgia the power to determine far more than who their senators are. Continue reading →

ANALYSIS

Fasten your seat belts: political turbulence ahead

It is as though the 2016 election, the Donald Trump presidency, and the upending of our lives due to a pandemic was all in preparation for this week. Will we ever get to leave 2020? Continue reading →

Nation

Pressure on Biden to pick an Asian American or Pacific Islander Cabinet secretary complicates unions’ push for Walsh as Labor chief

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, a former union president and longtime ally of Joe Biden, has reportedly been in contention with California’s labor secretary, Julie Su, for the Department of Labor post. Continue reading →

The World

World

Trump’s call leaves allies fearful for American democracy

President Trump’s extraordinary telephone call to state officials in Georgia seeking to overturn the election results there has shaken many Europeans — not so much for what it reveals about Trump himself, but for what it may portend for the health of American democracy. Continue reading →

World

South Korean tanker was boarded by armed Iran Guard forces

Armed Iranian Revolutionary Guard troops stormed a South Korean tanker and forced the ship to change course and travel to Iran, the vessel’s owner said Tuesday, the latest maritime seizure by Tehran amid heightened tensions with the West over its nuclear program. Continue reading →

World

An ‘orchard of bad apples’ weighs on new Afghan peace talks

Afghan negotiators are to resume talks with the Taliban on Tuesday aimed at finding an end to decades of relentless conflict even as hopes wane and frustration and fear grow over a spike in violence across Afghanistan that has combatants on both sides blaming the other. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Trump wanted GOP’s help to ‘find’ votes. What they need to find is a backbone

The president’s call to the Georgia Secretary of State was a low point, even for this White House. It exposes the destructiveness of Republicans pledging to reject states’ electoral counts. Continue reading →

OPINION

Trump’s crime spree must not escape investigation

The presidency must never become a get-out-of-jail free card for all crimes committed in one’s lifetime. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Trump jams his thumb on the scale at the 11th hour

President Trump's call urging Georgia officials to change the outcome of the state's election results stirred readers' outrage. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Massachusetts is ramping up vaccine drive after what governor calls a rollout with ‘bumps’

Massachusetts officials Monday outlined plans to ramp up their push to vaccinate residents against COVID-19 after what Governor Charlie Baker described as a “bumpy” start. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts is ramping up vaccine drive after what governor calls a rollout with ‘bumps’

Massachusetts officials Monday outlined plans to ramp up their push to vaccinate residents against COVID-19 after what Governor Charlie Baker described as a “bumpy” start. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. lawmakers rush to pass bills before time runs out

After 734 days of formal lawmaking, the Massachusetts Legislature will enter the final hours of a bizarre session on Tuesday locked in a full-out sprint to finish a pile of legislation. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics 126, Raptors 114

Jayson Tatum scores 40, and other observations of the Celtics’ rout of the Raptors

Rookie point guard Payton Pritchard also had a big night, finishing with 23 points and eight assists. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

Which NFL teams have the most attractive openings for coaches and GMs?

Factors such as draft position, salary-cap space, and young talent will be important as candidates weigh their opportunities. Continue reading →

BRUINS

Minus two key pieces, Bruins move on and begin process of revamping defense

Torey Krug (Blues) and Zdeno Chara (Capitals) have moved on, so young blue liners Jeremy Lauzon, Urho Vaakanainen and Jakub Zboril - as well as veterans Kevan Miller and John Moore - are battling to fill the void. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Five things you need to know about the vaccine rollout in Mass.

Here’s the latest on what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, as well as when and where you might get a shot (or two) in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Business

Five things you need to know about the vaccine rollout in Mass.

Here’s the latest on what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, as well as when and where you might get a shot (or two) in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Business

CIA’s new recruitment website aims to diversify spy agency

Striving to further diversify its ranks, the CIA launched a new website Monday to find top-tier candidates who will bring a broader range of life experiences to the nation’s premier intelligence agency. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

LOVE LETTERS

I thought we were in a relationship

Read an update — and new problem — from a former letter writer. Continue reading →

TELEVISION

A Q&A with Robert Carlock on ‘Mr. Mayor,’ Tina Fey, and Mass. humor

The writer and producer, who grew up in Weston, has a new sitcom with his "30 Rock" collaborator. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

A January without the Pats? Here are some ways to fill all that free time

For fans of the New England football team, it will be a month of inconsequential Sundays for the first time since the 2008 season. Continue reading →