Nation

Democrats in tough races revolt over Biden administration border move

The internal dissension is an early acknowledgment from many Democrats that worries about border security and immigration could become a major obstacle for them in this year’s midterm elections. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden plans to open more public land to drilling

The Interior Department will open up 145,000 acres of public lands in nine states to oil and gas leasing next week. Continue reading →

Nation

Amid false 2020 claims, GOP states eye voting system upgrade

False election fraud claims spread by former president Donald Trump and his allies have led to new mail voting restrictions, threats directed at election officials, and costly and time-consuming partisan ballot reviews. As these claims linger, GOP state officials are pushing for changes to voting systems. Continue reading →

World

Girding for new battle, Russia warns US to stop arming Ukraine

Stung by war losses and massing troops for a new battle in eastern Ukraine, Russia has warned the Biden administration to stop supplying advanced weapons to Ukrainian forces or face “unpredictable consequences,” US officials said Friday. Continue reading →

World

Palestinians and Israeli police clash at major holy site

More than 150 Palestinians were wounded. Continue reading →

World

Faced with a changed Europe, China sticks to an old script

Talks over Xi Jinping's response to Russia epitomize China's struggle in outlasting the geopolitical shock waves from the war in Ukraine. Nowhere is this struggle more apparent than in the country's relations with Europe. Continue reading →

OPINION

Boston teachers’ demand for a contract reveals the leadership gap at BPS

A lame-duck superintendent — Brenda Cassellius — shouldn’t be in charge of negotiating the teachers contract right now. The incoming district leader deserves a chance at it. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

As more Trump-era outrages come to light, Congress must give the emoluments clause teeth

The Trump administration’s relationship with Saudi Arabia says everything you need to know about the need for stricter enforcement of rules to prevent foreign influence on government officials. Continue reading →

OPINION

Consider this: Panel discussions around Boston, April 16-22

Panel discussions around Boston, April 16-22. Continue reading →

Transportation

Passenger killed Sunday on the Red Line was exiting the train at the time, NTSB says

Little else is known about the death of Robinson Lalin, who got stuck in the doorway of an inbound Red Line train and was dragged a short distance. Continue reading →

Metro

On this old diamond, hits and homers — and the memories of a lifetime

Clinton’s claim to fame: Fuller Field, the world’s oldest baseball field in continuous use. Continue reading →

RI CRIME

He texted, touched, and kissed the teenage girls he was coaching. A report details how the school responded.

East Greenwich High school assistant volleyball coach Donovan Baker relentlessly hit on his teenage players, and head coach Justin Amaral did not stop him. Continue reading →

Boston Marathon

Golden retriever Spencer is named official dog of the 126th Boston Marathon

“For years Spencer has served as an unofficial cheerleader for participants as they make their way from Hopkinton to Boston,” said Thomas Grilk, chief executive of the Boston Athletic Association. Continue reading →

Chad Finn

As far as home openers go, this one left a lot to be desired

The Friday afternoon festivities at Fenway were wonderful — except for the main event, the actual ballgame. Continue reading →

2022 boston marathon

With the Boston Marathon back in April where it belongs, its fastest field has flocked here

The elite fields for Monday’s race feature four women who’ve gone under 2:20 and five men who have broken 2:04. Continue reading →

Business

More lab space heading for the eastern edge of the Seaport

This $400 million proposal is one of the first projects to take advantage of changes in height limits for the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. The BPDA controls the industrial park and has been trying in recent years to usher in biotech projects for empty parcels or to replace low-slung, aging structures. Continue reading →

Business

A 150-year-old church organ receives its Easter tune-up

Over time, the pipes of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross organ fall out of tune from dust and vibrations, so the instrument is adjusted twice each year — before Christmas and Easter services — to ensure that it sounds its best. Continue reading →

The 2-minute drill

Mass. jobless rate fell to 4.3 percent in March as employers continued to ramp up hiring

The state’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since the pandemic began, but is still above the national mark of 3.6 percent. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Liz Sheridan, Jerry’s doting mom on ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 93

Her “Seinfeld” role as Helen was her best known but followed decades of work for Liz Sheridan on stage and screen. In the 1970s, she appeared on Broadway in plays and musicals, the latter including “Happy End” with Meryl Streep and “Ballroom.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Christopher Coover, auction expert in the printed word, dies at 72

As a connoisseur of curios, Christopher Coover was enlisted as an appraiser for the PBS program “Antiques Roadshow,” where at a single glance he could transform an all-but-forgotten autographed book or letter, retrieved from a starry-eyed guest’s basement or attic, into a valuable historical heirloom. Continue reading →

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11 events for runners, families, and spectators to celebrate the 126th Boston Marathon

Enjoy these Boston-area events to get into the spirit. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Stirring Debussy from Alan Gilbert and Beethoven from Joshua Bell at the BSO

This weekend’s Boston Symphony Orchestra program, under guest conductor Alan Gilbert, didn’t nod to Passover or Easter, but it did offer an enticing trio. Continue reading →

Restaurants

A restaurant guide to Marathon Monday for runners and spectators alike

Feast your heart out at these eateries on Marathon Monday, from Hopkinton to the Copley Square finish line. Continue reading →