Politics

‘I answered the call of my president’: Rioters say Trump urged them on

In the two weeks since a raging mob stormed the Capitol, President Trump has shown no sign that he believes he shares responsibility for the worst incursion on the halls of Congress in more than two centuries. But one group of people has already come forward and directly implicated Trump in the riot at the Capitol: some of his own supporters. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden’s long political evolution leads to his biggest test

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has navigated a half-century in American politics by relentlessly positioning himself at the core of the Democratic Party. Continue reading →

Nation

Small numbers of protesters gather at fortified US capitols

Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday as National Guard troops and police kept watch to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the US Capitol. Continue reading →

World

Migrant caravan, now in Guatemala, could pose early test for Biden

Thousands of migrants from Honduras have entered Guatemala and plan to continue north to the United States, potentially posing an early test of the immigration policies of President-elect Joe Biden, who has pledged to ease the Trump administration’s restrictions on asylum. Continue reading →

World

Israel trades Pfizer doses for medical data in vaccine blitz

After sprinting ahead in the race to inoculate its population against the coronavirus, Israel has struck a deal with Pfizer, promising to share vast troves of medical data with the international drug giant in exchange for the continued flow of its hard-to-get vaccine. Continue reading →

World

‘There is no safe area’: In Kabul, fear has taken over

Fear has long been part of life in Kabul, with the possibility of sudden death from a Taliban strike. But these days — even as the Afghan government tries to negotiate peace with the Taliban — there is a heightened sense that life is fragile here. Continue reading →

OPINION

What America ought to be

America ought to be about thriving Black lives. It ought to be about healing the past so we can thrive in the future. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Biden must champion a new Civil Rights Act

The Trump administration spent four years rolling back civil rights. The Biden administration will have to push for sweeping reforms. Continue reading →

OPINION

White people now realize white supremacy is coming for them

The events of Jan. 6 provide an opportunity to educate the nation about the complex nature of systemic white supremacy and the devastating impact it has on every aspect of American life. Continue reading →

Metro

Following long tradition, Black clergy take the lead in coronavirus pandemic

Black clergy have long been at the front lines of change, pushing for better public education for Black and brown children, criminal justice reform, and voting and civil rights. And now they are on the front lines against the coronavirus. Continue reading →

Metro

As the planet warms faster, scientists study controversial ways to lower temperatures

Long considered too risky, solar geoengineering is now being more seriously considered as the threat of climate change grows more dire. But critics say such a test would set a dangerous precedent. Continue reading →

Metro

COVID-19 variant detected in Massachusetts woman who traveled to UK, according to state

The woman, who is in her 20s, had traveled to the United Kingdom and became ill the day after she returned to Massachusetts, the department said. She tested negative for COVID-19 before she left the UK. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Kemba Walker’s return spoiled by the Celtics’ worst showing of the season

The veteran guard's return should provide some much-needed scoring help on a team that has struggled without Jayson Tatum. Continue reading →

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

As Tom Brady heads to his 14th conference title game, why did he have to leave New England again?

Brady, even at age 43, showed the powers that be in Foxborough that they should have tried harder to work things out. Continue reading →

AFC PLAYOFFS | NO. 1 CHIEFS 22, NO. 6 BROWNS 17

Chiefs lose Patrick Mahomes to concussion, but claw past Browns to host another AFC title game

Backup Chad Henne and the defense did just enough to keep the reigning champions in the running for a repeat. They'll host Buffalo in the third straight AFC Championship in Kansas City next Sunday. Continue reading →

Business

Building an escape route from poverty

Thrive! is in local government pilot programs in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York. It focuses on money and power. A core part of the startup is software that can show whether government spending is equitable and effective. Continue reading →

Business

Here are some of the biggest winners and losers among Mass. stocks in 2020

Some sectors soared, others crashed. So much of business, and of life, was conducted from home offices and spare bedrooms while people sheltered from COVID-19. Good for some companies. Quite bad for many others. Continue reading →

Business

Behind a secret deal between Google and Facebook

Facebook was going to compete with Google for some advertising sales but backed away from the plan after the companies cut a preferential deal, according to court documents. Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

City of Boston will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with speeches, performances

The roster of featured speakers on the livestreamed program includes Mayor Marty Walsh, BU president Robert Brown, “CityLine5″ host Karen Holmes Ward, and prominent author and activist Ibram X. Kendi. Continue reading →

Names

‘The Mandalorian’ star Bill Burr stands by his Boston accent

During a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon,” the Canton native discussed his role on Disney+’s Star Wars series “The Mandalorian” playing mercenary Migs Mayfield. Continue reading →

Names

Chris Evans responds to rumors of his ‘Captain America’ return

Shortly after the news broke, the Sudbury native appeared to pour water on the report, tweeting “News to me.” Continue reading →