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Derek Chauvin Trial

Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence, and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the US. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

In Boston, the Derek Chauvin verdict brings a sense of justice

The city largely saw celebrations following the swift and sweeping conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd, a collective sense of relief that community demands for police accountability were finally being heard. Continue reading →

Social Justice

This isn’t justice — George Floyd is still dead

This country is many things. Just is not one of them. George Floyd should still be here, instead of being made a martyr for social change. Continue reading →

ADRIAN WALKER

In Minneapolis, Chauvin’s jury said George Floyd’s life mattered

We’ve seen these cases play out in exactly the opposite way for decades. In communities of color, the fear that police can literally get away with murder is a palpable, everyday reality. Continue reading →

Investigations

Boston police commissioner was notified of alleged molestation by officer, but patrolman was returned to duty amid union pushback, files show

Despite findings, Patrick Rose kept his badge, worked on child sexual assault cases, and ascended to power in the police union, documents released by the city show. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Florida voting restrictions bill heads to Legislature

A bill that would impose a host of new restrictions on voting in Florida passed a key committee in the state Senate on Tuesday after a fiery debate among senators and hours of citizen testimony opposing the measure. The vote set the stage for a possible full floor vote in the Republican-controlled chamber in the coming weeks. Continue reading →

Nation

Georgia faith leaders urge boycott of Home Depot over voting law

A major coalition of Black faith leaders in Georgia, representing more than 1,000 churches in the state, called Tuesday for a boycott of Home Depot, arguing that the company has abdicated its responsibility as a good corporate citizen by not pushing back on the state’s new voting law. Continue reading →

Politics

General says Afghan withdrawal will make terror fight harder

In a blunt assessment Tuesday, the top US general for the Middle East told Congress it will be extremely difficult but not impossible for the US to find, track, and take out counterterrorism threats in Afghanistan once all American troops are withdrawn. Continue reading →

The World

World

Navalny’s doctors prevented from seeing him at prison clinic

Several doctors were prevented on Tuesday from seeing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a prison hospital amid his three-week hunger strike, and authorities stepped up actions against his supporters on the eve of protests called by his team. Continue reading →

World

US ambassador in Moscow heads home for consultations

Ambassador John Sullivan said Tuesday he will head home for consultations — a move that comes after the Kremlin prodded him to take a break as Washington and Moscow traded sanctions. Continue reading →

World

President of Chad is killed as soldiers clash with rebels

President Idriss Déby of Chad died of wounds sustained in clashes between insurgents and government soldiers, the country’s armed forces said Tuesday, one day after he had claimed victory in his reelection campaign. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

We knew Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. But Black people never expect justice

In a jury’s guilty verdict, a small step toward accountability. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A first step, but justice means far more

The conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd was necessary and just. But it was not sufficient to achieve justice in America. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Allegations of cheating roil Dartmouth medical school

Our high schools and colleges need to take responsibility for teaching students that doing the right thing is for now, and not for later. Continue reading →

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Metro

New England

‘Did a parking garage write this?’ Logan deletes Earth Day tweet about driving to the airport after criticism

Followers of the airport’s account — and many others — were quick to point out that promoting driving to Logan seemed contrary to the essence of Earth Day, a decades-old movement for protecting the environment in ways big and small. Continue reading →

Education

Under pressure, state education officials vote to change admissions requirements for vocational schools

The unanimous vote by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education came after members and advocates criticized the current criteria as unfair to students of color, low-income students, English learners, and students with disabilities, depriving them of an important career pathway. Continue reading →

Politics

Lawmakers aim to bar Mass. gunmakers from selling weapons in other states

With Congress gridlocked on gun controls, Massachusetts Democrats have pinned their hopes on an economic lever: They can’t change other states’ gun laws, they said, but they can limit where Massachusetts-made guns end up. Continue reading →

Sports

RED SOX 4, BLUE JAYS 2

Big fourth inning keeps Red Sox, Eduardo Rodriguez on winning track

Xander Bogaerts delivered his first home run of the year, a three-run shot, as four Red Sox pitchers held Toronto to just four hits. Continue reading →

tara sullivan

Kudos to Trevor Lawrence for his honesty and perspective, and other thoughts

The presumptive No. 1 NFL draft pick had thoughtful things to say about the role of football in his life — and the armchair analysts reacted hysterically. Continue reading →

soccer

European Super League implodes as English six, including Fenway Sports Group-owned Liverpool, pull out

All six English clubs have withdrawn their interest from the big-money breakaway competition. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Houses in Greater Boston cost more than ever last month

The median price of a single-family home was almost $725,000. Continue reading →

Business

In a first for the region, Hannaford says its grocery stores have achieved zero food waste

After a 10-year effort, the Maine-based company now says that none of its food is tossed into landfills, which would make it the first large-scale grocer in New England and New York to achieve zero food waste. Continue reading →

Business

Massachusetts craft brewers team up to diversify their industry

The brewers can make a business case for these efforts, including broadening the market for their beers, and bringing more diversity of thought to their workforces. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Names

YA authors Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka on Harvard and high school love

The real life couple discuss their latest book, filled with hyper-competitive Ivy League longing. Continue reading →

Names

Viola Davis is named 2021 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Davis will be honored in an online ceremony on Thursday, April 22, which will still feature the Hasty Pudding’s traditional roast and a speech from Davis after she is presented with the ceremonial pudding pot. Continue reading →

Music

Better late than never: Meklit finally makes her Celebrity Series debut

Grounded at home with her baby son, the California-based musician returned to her solo singer-songwriter roots. Continue reading →