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How the Karen Read Case Turned a Neighborhood Bar Into a True Crime Landmark

The region’s most sensational murder trial made Canton’s Waterfall Bar & Grille into an unwitting supporting character in the mystery of John O’Keefe’s death.


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The Rise of ‘Elite Speak’: Why Do Smart People Sound So Dumb?

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Does Boston Still Drink?

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The Chilling Case of Nathan Carman’s Deadly Fishing Trip


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Three Numbers That Explain the Patriots’ Dominance

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Chelsea High School Closed for Fly Infestation

School officials bugged by cracked pipes.

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John Kerry Will Return to Boston After Trump’s Inauguration

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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

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The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Through countless conversations and a year’s worth of observation, we’ve found leaders who don’t just ride the wave of the zeitgeist—they create it.


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An ‘Aggressive Coyote’ Is on the Loose in Brookline

If you see it, they say, call 911.

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Charlestown Fire Rages in Freezing Temperatures

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Baker Accused of Denying Motel Rooms to Homeless Moms

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GE, MassDevelopment Officially Purchase HQ Site

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The Karen Read Case

The Karen Read Case

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what to know to keep kids safe.


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One Worker Is Dead After Being Trapped in a Braintree Water Tank

Another was rescued.

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Senate Dems Introduce Bill Targeting Trump’s Conflicts of Interest

A spotlight on the Emoluments Clause.

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Elizabeth Warren’s Facebook Roasting Went ‘Too Far,’ She Says

She deleted the much-talked-about post on Wednesday.

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Chris Connors Was the Most Interesting Man in the World

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