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Politics

Republicans joining the push for likely impeachment today

The House voted Tuesday night to urge Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office — a symbolic action after Pence had already said he would not do so. The move sets the stage for an impeachment vote Wednesday. Continue reading →

Nation

‘It was like looking at evil’: The Capitol attack through the eyes of the Massachusetts delegation

Some Massachusetts lawmakers and staff members said they felt unease Wednesday before the riot at the US Capitol, despite receiving assurances from police that security would be tight. Continue reading →

Analysis

Republicans meet violent insurrection with calls for unity instead of punishment for Trump

As House Democrats speed toward impeaching President Trump for a second time, numerous Republicans declared that holding the commander in chief accountable for inciting a violent assault on Congress would further divide the nation and urged their colleagues to turn the page for the sake of unity and healing. Continue reading →

COVID-19 Vaccines

When will people be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and how will they know?

The Globe asked Dr. Paul Biddinger, medical director for emergency preparedness at Massachusetts General Hospital and chair of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine advisory group, to explain what Massachusetts residents should expect in the coming weeks and months. Continue reading →

Metro

If you’re over 75, your vaccine’s coming. But it’s not clear when and where

Residents over 75 were moved to the front of the line last week for getting their COVID-19 shots in the second phase of the vaccination program. But amid various delays, it's also possible the age limit will be dropped to 65 for that round. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Republicans joining the push for likely impeachment today

The House voted Tuesday night to urge Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office — a symbolic action after Pence had already said he would not do so. The move sets the stage for an impeachment vote Wednesday. Continue reading →

Nation

‘It was like looking at evil’: The Capitol attack through the eyes of the Massachusetts delegation

Some Massachusetts lawmakers and staff members said they felt unease Wednesday before the riot at the US Capitol, despite receiving assurances from police that security would be tight. Continue reading →

Analysis

Republicans meet violent insurrection with calls for unity instead of punishment for Trump

As House Democrats speed toward impeaching President Trump for a second time, numerous Republicans declared that holding the commander in chief accountable for inciting a violent assault on Congress would further divide the nation and urged their colleagues to turn the page for the sake of unity and healing. Continue reading →

The World

World

Report gives glimpse into horrors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes

A government-commissioned report released Tuesday found a shocking number of deaths and widespread abuses at religious institutions in Ireland for unwed mothers and their children. Survivors say the document is a small step toward accountability after decades of horrors. Continue reading →

World

Demoted? Pushed aside? Fate of Kim Jong Un’s sister unclear

Some say Kim Jong Un may have demoted his sister over general policy failures. Others, however, believe he could be worried about her rapid rise and increasingly high profile as he tries to bolster his domestic authority in the face of growing economic challenges. Continue reading →

World

Indonesian searchers hunt for crashed plane’s voice recorder

Divers looking for a crashed plane’s cockpit voice recorder were searching in mud and plane debris on the seabed between Indonesian islands Wednesday to retrieve information key to learning why the Sriwijaya Air jet nosedived into the water over the weekend. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Sign the climate bill, governor

Charlie Baker could pocket-veto an urgent, pathbreaking climate bill passed by the Legislature. He shouldn’t. Continue reading →

OPINION

Freedom of association and the Big Tech purge

Twitter and Amazon may be hypocritical, but whom to do business with is up to them. Continue reading →

OPINION

The lawlessness of the ‘law and order’ party

Forget GOP calls for unity. What they want for Trump and his enablers is immunity without accountability for fomenting an attempted coup. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

If you’re over 75, your vaccine’s coming. But it’s not clear when and where

Residents over 75 were moved to the front of the line last week for getting their COVID-19 shots in the second phase of the vaccination program. But amid various delays, it's also possible the age limit will be dropped to 65 for that round. Continue reading →

Metro

Walsh says Boston ‘is not just my hometown, it’s my heart’ in likely final State of the City address

In what was likely his final State of the City address, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said Tuesday night that the city is well-positioned to rebound from an unprecedented pandemic, while imploring people to continue to fight racism, calling it “our deepest moral obligation.” Continue reading →

Metro

If you’re over 75, your vaccine’s coming. But it’s not clear when and where

Residents over 75 were moved to the front of the line last week for getting their COVID-19 shots in the second phase of the vaccination program. But amid various delays, it's also possible the age limit will be dropped to 65 for that round. Continue reading →

Sports

celtics

Some thoughts on how this mini-shutdown will affect the Celtics

Here is one potential benefit of the postponements: Kemba Walker should wind up playing more games. Continue reading →

dan shaughnessy

Bill Belichick made a great call on Medal of Freedom decision

The embattled President Trump found that he didn't have the Patriots to fall back on this time. Continue reading →

bruins

Bruins will retire No. 22 jersey of Willie O’Ree, first Black player in NHL

The Feb. 18 ceremony will be held without fans, but the team plans to have another one when TD Garden is fully open. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Casino magnate, GOP power broker Sheldon Adelson dies at 87

Mr. Adelson, a native of Dorchester, became a major player in Republican politics. Continue reading →

Business

Boston Fed president sees ‘robust recovery’ in second half of 2021

Eric Rosengren said he expects significant employment gains over the next two years as inflation remains subdued and the Federal Reserve keeps short-term interest rates low, but he urged policymakers to address financial instability and income inequality. Continue reading →

Business

Shields Health buys largest specialty pharmacy competitor

Shields Health's acquisition of ExceleraRx will expand the Stoughton company's reach to more than 60 health networks with more than 700 hospitals in 43 states. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

BOOKS

Thinking about not drinking? These authors can inspire your journey

Moderate drinkers looking to quit can find inspiration in the burgeoning quit-lit genre. Continue reading →

COMMUNITY

‘Suitcase Stories’ zooms into the lives of Boston’s immigrant neighbors

The popular spoken word event goes digital with stories from the year 2020. Continue reading →

GETTING SALTY

PapiVivi brings a taste of Puerto Rico to Lynn

Sam Cortiella, a former school counselor, opened the shop to bond with his teenage daughter. Continue reading →