The Battle for the GOP

‘I do look at them in a different light:’ Tensions are high in Congress as Democrats want consequences for election-denying Republicans

Many Democrats believe that the Republicans who voted against certifying the 2020 election were essentially cheering on the Jan. 6 mob’s effort to kill them. The result is an atmosphere more tense and distrustful than anyone can remember. Continue reading →

Nation

House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

The Equality Act amends existing civil rights law to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identification as protected characteristics. The protections would extend to employment, housing, loan applications, education, public accommodations, and other areas. Continue reading →

Nation

Chief: Capitol assault much bigger than intel suggested

The acting US Capitol Police chief was pressed to explain Thursday why the agency hadn’t been prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists, including white supremacists, who were trying to halt the certification of the presidential election last month, even though officials had compelling advance intelligence. Continue reading →

World

Japanese website puts boisterous children, noisy neighbors on the map

Noisy children skateboarding on the streets. Couples arguing in their homes. People gathered on the sidewalk, gossiping for long hours. Some people would describe these activities as noise pollution. A new website in Japan has put perpetrators on a map, spurring debate about those who disturb the peace. Continue reading →

World

Refugee who set herself on fire in Greece is charged with arson

The charges are the latest in a series of punishments directed at refugees and asylum-seekers, rights groups say, and reflect the Greek government’s hard line on migrants. Continue reading →

World

Ties with Saudis at stake as US releases findings on killing

The United States has pledged to tell the world its conclusions on what role Saudi Arabia’s crown prince played in the brutal killing and dismembering of a US-based journalist, but as important is what comes next — what the Biden administration plans to do about it. Continue reading →

OPINION

After a brutal year, Garland must work to reform DOJ — and restore Black Americans’ trust

Federal civil rights enforcement is once again becoming a priority after years of being all but disregarded when it comes to the killing of unarmed Black Americans. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Governor Baker is right — schools must reopen

Children have fallen behind academically. Pediatricians report rising anxiety and depression among kids. Schools can reopen safely for in-person learning, and it’s past time they do. Continue reading →

OPINION

Debra Haaland as interior secretary — a champion for the land

The appointment is a chance to set right the many betrayals of land ownership and use. Continue reading →

Metro

The ‘new normal’ is coming: Mass. set to enter final phase of reopening in March

Massachusetts sports venues, concert spaces, and theaters will be able to reopen in coming weeks, Governor Charlie Baker announced, laying out for the first time a concrete timeline to bring back segments of the economy that have remained shuttered since the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly a year ago. Continue reading →

Metro

‘Your estimated wait time is 50,475 minutes’: State vaccine appointment site hits more snags

For the second week in a row, thousands of Massachusetts residents logged onto computers and smartphones in search of a COVID-19 vaccination shot, only to come away frustrated and no closer to their goal. Continue reading →

Metro

Baker grilled by lawmakers on handling of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The hearing laid bare the divergent views Governor Charlie Baker, Democratic leaders, and other officials hold on the rollout’s progress and, perhaps more dramatically, its biggest shortcomings. Legislators described a mismanaged operation with a lack of focus on equity. Continue reading →

dan shaughnessy

The skidding Celtics don’t need patience. They need action

What makes this slump especially maddening is the smug manner in which all of the principals seem to accept the losing. Continue reading →

Sports

Some fans will be allowed back at Fenway Park, TD Garden, and Gillette Stadium beginning March 22

Governor Charlie Baker said Thursday that the venues will be allowed to operate at 12 percent capacity and must implement precautions. Continue reading →

Bruins notebook

Urho Vaakanainen joins Charlie McAvoy on No. 1 defensive pairing

The Bruins were without three of the blue liners who were in their top six to start the season: Jeremy Lauzon, Matt Grzelcyk, and Kevan Miller. Continue reading →

Business

First a closure, now a breakup of the team behind Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Bar

After a decade in business together, the owners of the restaurant group who operated Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar, The Hawthorne, and Row 34 are ending their partnership a week after announcing that a trio of their restaurants in Kenmore Square would close. Continue reading →

Business

Parents, rejoice: Mass. summer camps can open this year

But operators say they need more details about capacity levels and safety protocols. Continue reading →

Business

State health secretary explains why employer-hosted vaccine programs are being suspended

Only several weeks after actively soliciting help from the business community, the administration is now telling companies to put their COVID-19 vaccination efforts on hold. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jon Westling, former president of Boston University, dies at 78

Mr. Westling was BU's president from 1996 to 2002, and previously had been interim president on two occasions. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jon Westling, former president of Boston University, dies at 78

Mr. Westling was BU's president from 1996 to 2002, and previously had been interim president on two occasions. Continue reading →

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PETS

Tap your dogs’ unleashed potential. Here’s where you can let them run free

Greater Boston features a surprising number of open spaces where our well-behaved pooches are welcome to roam without fences. Continue reading →

OMNIPOP

Bad Bunny is the undisputed champ in a pop music marketplace gone global

The Puerto Rican superstar's success reflects a shift in how listeners consume music and who gets to decide what's "popular." Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW

Andra Day shines bright through the foggy ‘United States vs. Billie Holiday’

The singer’s first major acting role is a marvel of dramatic and vocal technique. Continue reading →