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Politics

With many Republicans shrugging off Trump’s mob, Democrats pursue impeachment

Although it's unlikely to remove President Trump before he leaves office, Democrats feel obligated to pursue impeachment to hold him accountable for the deadly Capitol riot. Continue reading →

Metro

Even after Trump leaves, his increasingly violent movement remains

Among the New England residents who traveled to the Capitol last Wednesday were business owners, carpenters, retirees, veterans, local political activists, a Natick town meeting member, and a New Hampshire police chief. Continue reading →

COMMENTARY

No money for GOP lawmakers who tried to undermine election, say GE, Blue Cross, State Street

More companies have decided to withhold political donations to Republican lawmakers who objected to the Electoral College results, while others are pausing contributions to both parties to consider how they will give in the future. Continue reading →

Patriots

Bill Belichick, a patriot first, said no to President Trump

Belichick was flattered to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but he put his team (the country) above self. Continue reading →

K-12

Boston schools plan to bring more students back in person in coming months

Students will attend classrooms under a hybrid model during which they would receive in-person instruction two days a week and would learn remotely three days a week. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

With many Republicans shrugging off Trump’s mob, Democrats pursue impeachment

Although it's unlikely to remove President Trump before he leaves office, Democrats feel obligated to pursue impeachment to hold him accountable for the deadly Capitol riot. Continue reading →

Politics

Law enforcement: We’ll be ready for Joe Biden’s inauguration

The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will be held on the same risers in the same spot at the US Capitol where a violent, pro-Trump mob descended last week. Continue reading →

Politics

Beyond impeachment, a push for ethics laws that do not depend on shame

As House Democrats move toward punishing President Trump with a history-making second impeachment, they are also pressing ahead with a parallel effort to try to ensure that Trump’s four-year record of violating democratic and constitutional norms cannot be repeated. Continue reading →

The World

World

US-Canada border is mostly closed, but Canadians made it to Capitol siege

Despite strict limits on nonessential travel between Canada and the United States, two Canadian nurses active in the so-called “anti-lockdown” movement made it to Washington for the Wednesday rally that preceded the deadly riot at the Capitol. Continue reading →

World

China expands lockdowns, local political conference delayed

Lockdowns have been expanded and a major political conference postponed in a province next to Beijing that is the scene of China’s most serious recent COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →

World

US rush to declare Houthis terrorists threatens to halt aid to Yemen

The Trump administration’s rush to declare Houthi rebels in Yemen a terrorist organization leaves humanitarian aid workers and commercial importers vulnerable to criminal penalties, officials said Monday, risking future shipments of food, medical supplies, and other assistance to the impoverished country. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

What drives the pro-Trump mob

Understanding that psychology may allow us to mitigate and prevent far-right extremism. Continue reading →

OPINION

The coaching call of Bill Belichick’s life

Belichick understood that after Jan. 6, there’s no middle ground with Trump. Continue reading →

OPINION

Speech has consequences

As leaders are realizing in the wake of the Capitol attack, words have consequences. Even tweeted words. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Even after Trump leaves, his increasingly violent movement remains

Among the New England residents who traveled to the Capitol last Wednesday were business owners, carpenters, retirees, veterans, local political activists, a Natick town meeting member, and a New Hampshire police chief. Continue reading →

Metro

Methuen Police Chief Solomon, subject of scathing report over salary and contracts, stepping down

The state Civil Service Commission is investigating hiring and promotions in the Methuen Police Department under Solomon, the Globe has reported. Continue reading →

Metro

Even after Trump leaves, his increasingly violent movement remains

Among the New England residents who traveled to the Capitol last Wednesday were business owners, carpenters, retirees, veterans, local political activists, a Natick town meeting member, and a New Hampshire police chief. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Bill Belichick, a patriot first, said no to President Trump

Belichick was flattered to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but he put his team (the country) above self. Continue reading →

Bruins

Craig Smith ready to give it his best shot with Bruins

The new Bruins forward brings to Boston a reputation as one of the league's most dangerous 5-on-5 players - with some music skills, too. Continue reading →

CFP championship: Alabama 52, Ohio State 24

Perfect ending: Alabama blasts Ohio State for national title

Quarterback Mac Jones threw four touchdown passes in the second quarter as No. 1 Alabama completed an undefeated season. Continue reading →

Business

COMMENTARY

No money for GOP lawmakers who tried to undermine election, say GE, Blue Cross, State Street

More companies have decided to withhold political donations to Republican lawmakers who objected to the Electoral College results, while others are pausing contributions to both parties to consider how they will give in the future. Continue reading →

COMMENTARY

No money for GOP lawmakers who tried to undermine election, say GE, Blue Cross, State Street

More companies have decided to withhold political donations to Republican lawmakers who objected to the Electoral College results, while others are pausing contributions to both parties to consider how they will give in the future. Continue reading →

Business

Another plan to add lab space, this time near Andrew Square

Core Investments told the Boston Planning & Development Agency that it wants to clean up a 9.1-acre former scrapyard along Dorchester Avenue and put four buildings on the site over several years. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Donald ‘Dee’ Rowe, coach, envoy of UConn basketball, dies

Mr. Rowe would spend half a century helping to build the basketball program at UConn. In every role he assumed, his calling cards were the same: a genial spirit, a bone-deep sense of loyalty, and an infectious love for the game. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

LOVE LETTERS

Should I be working to get her back?

Do I need to keep working on myself and trying to start my career and accept the fact it is over, or is it possible to work on becoming the best version of myself while still fighting to get her back? Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Tanks, a lot: Hudson’s American Heritage Museum is home to an array of armored vehicles and much more

With exhibits spanning the Revolutionary War to the present day, the museum is a showcase for military vehicles and artifacts drawn from the largest private collection in the world. Continue reading →

ASK MATTHEW

It’s never too late to catch up on a good TV show

I don’t know anyone, including other TV critics, who is so consistently up to date with the better shows that they have nothing old on their “still to watch” list. Continue reading →