Nation

Doctor accused of killing 14 patients with fentanyl acquitted of murder

William Husel, a former Ohio doctor who was accused of killing 14 patients with what prosecutors described as “wildly excessive” doses of fentanyl between 2015 and 2018, was acquitted on all counts of murder Wednesday. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden is expected to tap Arizona prosecutor as interim director of ATF

The Biden administration plans to pick Gary Restaino, the top US prosecutor in Arizona, as the interim director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives until a permanent leader is confirmed, according to officials with knowledge of the situation. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

Fla. Senate OK’s congressional map from DeSantis

The Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a new map that would hand Republicans a significant advantage over Democrats in congressional races, with the state House expected to send the proposal on to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis as early as Thursday. Continue reading →

World

Israel, Gaza militants trade fire as Mideast tensions mount

Palestinians fired several rockets into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip early Thursday as Israeli aircraft hit Gaza militant sites soon after an earlier rocket strike that was the second such attack this week. Continue reading →

World

Russia’s Navalny accuses Le Pen of Kremlin ties before vote

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny entered into the discourse surrounding France’s presidential campaign suddenly on Wednesday, pushing voters to support incumbent Emmanuel Macron as well as firing off an allegation that far-right challenger Marine Le Pen is too closely linked to Russia. Continue reading →

World

Housing crisis propels high death toll in South Africa floods

The failure of government leaders in South Africa to resolve a longstanding housing crisis — fueled by poverty, unemployment, and inequality — played a major role in the high death toll from last week’s storms, activists and scholars said. Continue reading →

OPINION

The race for lieutenant governor should be about ideas and experience. Not about $1 million.

Mayor Kim Driscoll of Salem would like the race to measure executive experience, of which she has a lot, and not focus on Senator Eric Lesser’s campaign war chest. Continue reading →

OPINION

Given US policy in Ukraine, what would the US do if China tried to take Taiwan?

Taiwan has been slumbering, thinking the American military would always protect it. Now they know differently, and so does Beijing. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Judge’s mask ruling could make fighting the next pandemic harder

As uncertainty remains about the trajectory of the virus and future variants, the federal government should not lose one of its key tools to help contain its spread. Continue reading →

Metro

Family mourns kayaker from Mass. who drowned in Vermont lake

One of the two men who drowned after their kayak overturned in a lake in Vermont is remembered by his family as being “all about happiness” and “the greatest son you could imagine.” Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Judge rejects former Natick woman’s claim she was charged for Jan. 6 Capitol attack role because she is conservative

A federal judge has rejected Suzanne Ianni’s claim she is being punished for her conservative political views by federal prosecutors who say she was among those who illegally entered the US Capitol during the Jan 6. 2021, attack involving supporters of then-President Trump. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Man convicted in 1994 Brockton murder granted parole after Baker commuted life sentence

The Massachusetts Parole Board unanimously voted to grant parole for William Allen, a man who has spent 28 years in prison for participating in an armed robbery in Brockton where his friend stabbed a man to death. Continue reading →

sports medicine

Study of former college football players finds increased risk of brain disorders

Researchers at the Boston University CTE Center found that the risks faced by college players were consistent with those of NFL players. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy | Commentary

Celtics fans target Kyrie Irving early and often in Game 2

Irving had 39 points in Sunday’s 1-point loss in Boston and returned an insult to the fans. Continue reading →

Red Sox Notebook

Red Sox activate Christian Vázquez from COVID IL, while Alex Cora continues bullpen reshuffle

Vázquez will rejoin the team while Boston still awaits the returns of Kevin Plawecki and Jonathan Araúz. Continue reading →

Business

Satellite Bio launches with $110m to treat organ failure with tissue implants

The Cambridge startup says its initial focus will be on liver disease. Continue reading →

Business

Patriot Ledger to replace home delivery with mail service

The nearly 200-year-old daily newspaper serving the South Shore is said it will end traditional home delivery and instead mail papers to its subscribers each day. Continue reading →

Retail

No cash, no cashier: AI-powered checkout debuts at Fenway Park

Three Caper Counter tabletop checkout systems placed around the stadium automatically recognize food and beverage items using visual recognition technology. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Kathryn Hays, soap star for nearly 40 years, dies at 87

In addition to her work in soaps, Ms. Hays had a memorable role in an early "Star Trek" episode. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Radu Lupu, pianist who awed listeners, dies at 76

Radu Lupu, a pianist of rare refinement whose ruminative, enigmatic performances and recordings wove spells over his listeners, induced awe among his colleagues, and confirmed him as one of the finest musicians ever to have graced his instrument, died Sunday. Continue reading →

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Visual Arts

One artist’s trash is another’s treasure

Carmelo Midili's show in the LaunchPad space of the Boston Sculptors Gallery celebrates an island of misfit paintings. Continue reading →

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

‘I promise it won’t be boring,’ says Neil Gaiman of his Boston show on April 29

A Q&A with the author of “Coraline,” “American Gods,” “The Sandman,” and many more, who will appear at Emerson Colonial Theatre April 29. Continue reading →

Music

Boston Symphony Orchestra unveils its 2022-23 season

Next year, the BSO will present seven premieres as well as a three-week midseason festival addressing contemporary social issues. The ensemble will also continue its tradition of opera in concert with Act III of Wagner’s “Tannhäuser.” Continue reading →