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Walsh knew about Police Commissioner White’s internal affairs history, Gross says in affidavit

Former police commissioner William Gross said in an explosive court filing that former Boston mayor Marty Walsh knew about domestic violence allegations against Dennis White when Walsh appointed him to lead the force. In a statement late Wednesday, Walsh said the allegations by Gross and White are false.
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Jan. 6 commission’s fate uncertain as Republicans seek to rewrite history

The push for a bipartisan, bicameral commission to investigate the deadly breach of the Capitol has collided with the objectives of the Republican Party.
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THE GREAT DIVIDE


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Change boosts exam schools’ diversity, but some feel angry about not getting in

A slew of data released by the Boston Public Schools in recent days provides the clearest picture yet on the results of a temporary admission policy. But many families, particularly those skilled at navigating the admissions process, are fuming.
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Three mayoral candidates want to rethink developer Don Chiofaro’s controversial waterfront tower plan

Anyone who follows development in Boston knows that who’s mayor matters mightily when it comes to what gets built. That’s especially so for a high-profile site such as the Harbor Garage, which is critical to unlocking the potential of the downtown waterfront.
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With restrictions lifted early, summer hiring scramble intensifies

Now that Massachusetts is doing away with capacity restrictions for businesses and gatherings two months earlier than expected, already short-staffed employers are suddenly scrambling to staff up.
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New York’s attorney general joins criminal inquiry into Trump Organization

The New York attorney general’s office said Tuesday it was working alongside the Manhattan district attorney in an ongoing criminal fraud investigation. The two offices have been conducting parallel investigations for more than a year, although the inquiry by the attorney general has been a civil one, meaning it could result in a lawsuit or fines. The Manhattan district attorney has been conducting a criminal investigation, which could result in charges.
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Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks

Republican Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant and differs singularly from similar efforts nationwide: leaving enforcement to private citizens, who can sue doctors or anyone who helps a woman get an abortion.
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Navajo Nation surpasses Cherokee to become largest US tribe

The Navajo Nation has by far the largest land mass of any Native American tribe in the country. Now, it’s boasting the largest enrolled population, too.
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Top American, Russian diplomats spar firmly but politely

The meeting took place just as the Biden administration notified Congress of new sanctions on Russia over a controversial European pipeline. The administration hit eight Russian companies and vessels with penalties for their involvement in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
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Israel’s Netanyahu says he’s determined to continue Gaza operation as Biden seeks de-escalation

Benjamin Netanyahu’s tough comments marked the first public rift between the two close allies since the fighting began last week and could complicate international efforts to reach a cease-fire.
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Going green, or greenwashing? A proposed climate law divides France

Less meat in French cafeterias. Bans on short-distance flights. Gas heaters on cafe terraces would be outlawed. As President Emmanuel Macron moves to make France a global champion in the fight against climate change, a wide-ranging environmental bill passed by the French National Assembly this month promises to change the way the French live, work, and consume.
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LETTERS


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Bending the knee to Trump, GOP is dragging us all down

If we allow half of the nation to persevere in this effort, the best we can hope for is a kind internal cold war between ourselves, a state of permanent insurrection.
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Back to ‘normal’? Too soon. Also, what’s normal?

Of course, who wouldn’t like to live as we did prepandemic? Problem is, we’re still living in a killer pandemic, weakened as it may be.
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Raise a glass to takeout cocktails

Last year, the Legislature temporarily allowed restaurants to sell to-go cocktails with takeout food. With the law scheduled to expire soon, lawmakers should extend the measure.
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Matt Siegel, ‘Matty in the Morning’ radio host, storms off the air after being warned about Demi Lovato comments

The host of the "Matty in the Morning" show on Kiss 108 FM abruptly went off the air during his show Wednesday after he was asked to stop making jokes at the expense of Demi Lovato and their decision to come out as non-binary.
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Boston police Sergeant Brian Dunford caught on video physically assaulting a child, report says

The December video shows Brian Dunford pinning the boy down on his back while striking him on the face and head with open hands, Milton police Detective Valter Pires wrote in his report.
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Of course the Supreme Court is taking up a case that threatens Roe

The years of GOP scheming were always headed to this: The nation’s highest court has just taken a case that will likely mean the end — or the gutting — of Roe v. Wade.
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Five-run first inning helps Red Sox top Blue Jays, extend AL East lead

Five straight hits to open the game help set the tone for a bounce-back win on the road.
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Once a roster doubt, Nick Pivetta has become the best arm in the Red Sox’ rotation

The Red Sox are 7-1 in Pivetta's starts as he continues to impress on the mound.
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Bruins gladly accept gift goal from Capitals rookie Ilya Samsonov

Craig Smith scored at 5:48 of the second overtime to end it.
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Three mayoral candidates want to rethink developer Don Chiofaro’s controversial waterfront tower plan

Anyone who follows development in Boston knows that who’s mayor matters mightily when it comes to what gets built. That’s especially so for a high-profile site such as the Harbor Garage, which is critical to unlocking the potential of the downtown waterfront.
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With restrictions lifted early, summer hiring scramble intensifies

Now that Massachusetts is doing away with capacity restrictions for businesses and gatherings two months earlier than expected, already short-staffed employers are suddenly scrambling to staff up.
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Greater Boston’s housing market still soaring, putting ownership further out of reach for many

The sky-high prices, along with a historic shortage of homes to buy, reflect a trend that has been building since the COVID-19 pandemic first rattled real estate markets a year ago.
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Obituaries


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Jane Flavell Collins, courtroom sketch artist of Bulger, Lori Loughlin, and more, dies at 84

Mrs. Collins's career stretched from before cameras were allowed in any courtroom to her work last year doing sketches while attending hearings via Zoom.
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Jim Klobuchar, Minnesota newspaperman and senator’s father, dies at 93

The renowned sports writer and general-interest columnist was straight out of central casting.
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Aaron Stern, who enforced the movie ratings code, dies at 96

Aaron Stern, a psychiatrist who as head of Hollywood’s movie rating board in the early 1970s established himself as filmgoers’ sentry against carnal imagery and violence, died April 13 in the New York City borough of Manhattan. He was 96.
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DANCE


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A streamed and streamlined ‘Sleeping Beauty’

Cambridge Symphony Orchestra and City Ballet of Boston joined for this free production available on YouTube
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Meet the Boston real estate agent hoping to capture the heart of the new ‘Bachelorette’

Christian Smith is a 27-year-old “who sees the romance in everything” and knows his way around the North Shore real estate market.
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Singer Demi Lovato says they identify as nonbinary: ‘This is my truth and I can’t shove it down’

Lovato made the announcement in a video on Wednesday as they launched a new podcast series.
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