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Karen Read trial: Bukhenik says Proctor investigated ‘with integrity’

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Boston Red Sox third base Rafael Devers (11) reacts after not being able to advance to home because of a foul ball during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Rafael Devers says he won’t move to first base, criticizes Red Sox front office

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) walks off the court after falling to the New York Knicks in overtime in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum takes ‘full ownership’ of poor play against Knicks this series

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Who is Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV?

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Local Obituaries

Local obituary: Brendan Donovan, 24, Reading native who starred on hockey, golf teams

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Seth Moulton has emerged as one of Pete Hegseth’s most vocal critics — and that’s saying something

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This image provided by Holly LaFavers shows boxes of Dum-Dum lollipops outside of her home Monday, May 5, 2025, in Lexington, Ky.

Sweet intentions

Boy accidentally orders almost 70,000 lollipops on Amazon

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Two arrested after neighbors try to stop ICE agents from detaining Worcester mother

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The operation, led by the Department of Justice, resulted in the arrest of more than 200 child sexual abuse offenders.

5 Mass. men arrested in nationwide operation to crack down on child sex abuse, prosecutors say

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FILE - Jeanine Pirro arrives at Fox Nation's Patriot Awards, Nov. 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

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The victim of a May 3 homicide in Dorchester has been identified, police said.

Police identify victim of Dorchester homicide

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Zdeno Chara held a press conference at TD Garden to announce his retirement after he signed a one-day contract with the team to retire form the Bruins and the NHL. Don Sweeney(left) hands him the contract to sign.

Don Sweeney shares insight on Zdeno Chara’s new role with Bruins

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens during a meeting with Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer and Peru's Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo at the Pentagon, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington.

Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

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Former President Joe Biden speaks at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

On 'The View,' Biden blames Harris' loss on sexism and racism, rejects concerns about his age

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Trump agreed on Thursday to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal.

Trump keeps 10 percent tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal

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A view of Boston.

2 New England states beat Mass. on list of 'Best States in the U.S.'

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Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prevost elected first American pope in history

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Jarren Duran crowns teammate Rafael Devers with a "Wally the Green Monster" head that the team uses for their celebrations after a home run in the seventh inning as the Red Sox took on the Texas Rangers.

Devers homers and drives in two runs as the Red Sox beat the Rangers 5-0

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An Air Force member from Eastham was held without bail following his arraignment Feb. 14.

West Bridgewater man who lived at daycare sentenced to 5 years for child porn

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Zach Bryan to transform former Lowell church into the Jack Kerouac Center

Boston comebacks

Here are 10 instances when a Boston team was involved in an 0-2 comeback

Amy Poehler participates in the "Parks and Recreation" panel at the NBC 2015 Winter TCA on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif.

Amy Poehler, 'Parks and Recreation' creator Mike Schur reportedly making new show together

Real Housewives

Bravo announces its first ‘Real Housewives’ set in New England

The Who will come to Fenway for the last time this summer

Planning your summer road trips? Scenic Six has you covered.

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The operation, led by the Department of Justice, resulted in the arrest of more than 200 child sexual abuse offenders.

5 Mass. men arrested in nationwide operation to crack down on child sex abuse, prosecutors say

Worcester
Two arrested after neighbors try to stop ICE agents from detaining Worcester mother
Jeanine Pirro
Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
Politics
Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

Sports

Zdeno Chara held a press conference at TD Garden to announce his retirement after he signed a one-day contract with the team to retire form the Bruins and the NHL. Don Sweeney(left) hands him the contract to sign.

Don Sweeney shares insight on Zdeno Chara’s new role with Bruins

Red Sox
Devers homers and drives in two runs as the Red Sox beat the Rangers 5-0
Bruins
3 Bruins will represent Team USA at the IIHF World Championship tournament
Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce’s bold Game 2 take aged poorly after Celtics’ crushing loss to Knicks

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Celtics

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla uring the fourth quarter in game five of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. (

Joe Mazzulla’s coaching decisions prove costly in another 4th-quarter Celtics collapse

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Kristaps Porzingis: ‘It kills me inside’ that lingering illness is impacting play
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Fire alarm evacuates TD Garden after Celtics’ loss to Knicks
Celtics
The Celtics blew it again, and their title defense hangs by a thread: Takeaways

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Patriots

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 05: Rob Gronkowski (L) and Tom Brady (R) speak onstage during G.R.O.A.T The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady for the Netflix is a Joke Festival at The Kia Forum on May 05, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

Tom Brady shares regrets about taking part in his Netflix roast

Tom Brady
Tom Brady runs through list of NFL players he was afraid to get tackled by
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Julian Edelman reveals his favorite spot for Italian food. Do you agree?
Patriots
Colin Cowherd compared the 2025 Patriots to this surprise NFL team

Food

Blue Bottle Coffee Union

Blue Bottle Coffee union workers walk out over bargaining dispute

New restaurants
Flour Bakery has new treats at Boston Common — are they worth the hype?
Restaurant news
Newbury Street restaurant reportedly underpaid 60+ tipped employees for years
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Yelp 'Elites' say this Somerville cafe has the best brunch in Mass.

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"Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From a Simpler Mind" by Nate Bargatze.

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'Ethel'
Kerry Kennedy is writing 'intimate' book about her mother, Ethel Kennedy
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Local obituary: Brendan Donovan, 24, Reading native who starred on hockey, golf teams

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