Nation

Judge holds Trump in contempt over documents in New York AG’s inquiry

The judge, Arthur F. Engoron, ordered Trump to comply with a subpoena seeking records and assessed a fine of $10,000 per day until he satisfies the court’s requirements. Continue reading →

Politics

Jurors reject array of defenses at Capitol riot trials

Jurors have heard — and rejected — an array of excuses and arguments from the first rioters to be tried for storming the US Capitol. The next jury to get a Capitol riot case could hear another novel defense this week at the trial of a retired New York City police officer. Continue reading →

Nation

White House seeks more power to counter use of drones in US

The Biden administration is calling on Congress to expand authority for federal and local governments to take action to counter the nefarious use in the United States of drones, which are becoming a growing security concern and nuisance. Continue reading →

World

US commission: Cite Afghanistan for religious persecution

Afghanistan should join a list of the “worst of the worst” violators of religious freedom in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power, a US advisory body recommends to the State Department. Continue reading →

World

Macron’s win is a blow to nationalists, a reprieve for EU

There were sighs of relief throughout the European Union after President Emmanuel Macron beat back a serious challenge in France from populist far-right champion Marine Le Pen. Continue reading →

World

Seeking arms for Ukraine, Pentagon buyers scour Eastern European factories

The Pentagon relies on American defense contractors to scour Eastern European munitions factories to salvage weapons to fulfill President Biden’s pledges of increased military aid for Ukraine. These weapons were designed by the now-defunct Soviet Union. Continue reading →

OPINION

Why bringing the former president of Honduras to justice matters

With a new federal indictment, the United States is finally turning on a former political ally, acknowledging that Juan Orlando Hernández’s ran a narco state. What took so long? Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

An Easter visit to Kyiv offers more than mere symbolism

US and international aid are key to helping Ukraine fight for its freedom. Continue reading →

OPINION

If Democrats ran Ukraine, the Russians would be in Kyiv by now

While Republicans launch their missiles of fear, Democrats surrender. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Couple murdered in Concord, N.H., had moved back to New England after husband retired

Stephen and Djeswende Reid were shot multiple times on a hiking trail last week, and authorities are continuing to investigate. Continue reading →

Politics

Protester arrested outside Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s home

After months of protests outside Wu's residence in Roslindale, a protester was arrested for the first time Monday. Continue reading →

Politics

At Park Street, Mayor Wu supports low-income fare program for the T

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined transit advocates in downtown Boston on Monday to call on state lawmakers to pass legislation that would establish and fund a low-income fare program for the MBTA's system. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Celtics finish off Nets in four straight, and get sweep revenge

The Celtics needed to scramble at the end of Game 4, but the Nets were not in their league. Continue reading →

christopher l. gasper

The Patriots have some ground to make up in this week’s NFL Draft

The Patriots haven't upgraded the roster significantly this offseason, so it's imperative that they hit on some draft picks or make a meaningful trade. Continue reading →

Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2

With Nate Eovaldi only at 72 pitches, Red Sox follow script, go to bullpen, and Blue Jays crush it

After the Red Sox rallied to tie it, 2-2, Bo Bichette blasted a grand slam in the eighth inning. Continue reading →

Business

With deal for Twitter, Musk lands a prize and pledges fewer limits

Elon Musk struck a deal on Monday to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion, in a victory by the world’s richest man to take over the influential social network frequented by world leaders, celebrities and cultural trendsetters. Continue reading →

Business

McLean nurses, clinicians vote in union following fiercely contested campaign

Following a contentious union campaign that generated staunch resistance from management at McLean Hospital, nurses and other clinicians at the world-renowned psychiatric hospital in Belmont have voted to join AFSCME Council 93. Continue reading →

Technology

What Harvard’s Joan Donovan thinks about the future of Twitter

On Monday morning, Joan Donovan tweeted that Elon Musk's bid for Twitter could impact content moderation, online harassment, and cryptocurrency. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jim Hartz, NBC newsman and former ‘Today’ cohost, dies at 82

Jim Hartz, the low-key, folksy newsman who hosted the “Today” show with Barbara Walters in the mid-1970s, less than halfway through his three-decade television career, died April 17. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Native American artist, chief, Oklahoma lawmaker Haney dies

Enoch Kelly Haney, a Native American artist, Seminole Nation chief and Oklahoma state lawmaker, has died at age 81. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Chris Bailey, who gave Australia punk rock, dies at 65

Chris Bailey, an Australian singer who with his band, he Saints, introduced their country to the raw, fast-tempo sounds of punk rock in the mid-1970s, just as the Sex Pistols were spiking their hair in London and the Ramones were donning their leather jackets in New York City, died April 9 in Haarlem, the Netherlands. He was 65. Continue reading →

ASK MATTHEW

Why ‘The First Lady’ is second-rate

No matter how well-intentioned the Showtime series is, its approach to the stories of Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama doesn't rise above Wikipedia level. Continue reading →

Theater

SpeakEasy, Huntington lead Norton Award nominations honoring excellence in theater

Among the most nominated productions were the Huntington’s “The Bluest Eye,” Moonbox’s “Passing Strange,” SpeakEasy’s “Once on This Island,” and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s “The Tempest.” Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

In ‘Black Super Hero Magic Mama,’ comic-book fantasy meets all-too-common reality

Company One Theatre returns to live performance with a first-rate production of Inda Craig-Galván’s play about a Black mother in the aftermath of her son’s death at the hands of the police. Continue reading →