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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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Charlie Baker’s Team Is Open to a Tax for Drivers ‘Down the Road’

Emails via the Republican suggest some flexibility.

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Harvard Students Are Having Lots of Unprotected Sex

And only 31 percent said they’ve been tested.

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No, Absenteeism at the MBTA Isn’t in Decline

Contrary to what T officials have told you.

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No Hitting

Will daycare turn your kid into an aggressive little monster?

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The World v. Alan Dershowitz

The Harvard Law legend now faces his toughest case yet—his own.

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Marijuana Will Be Legal on December 15 After All

Smoke ’em if you got ’em, legally, next week.


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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

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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Why Is Baker Cutting $1.9M for Substance Abuse Treatment?

The budget crunch meets the opioid crisis.

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Drone Smashes into New Hampshire Wedding Guests’ Faces

Two women are suing the groom.

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Report: Trump Considering Bobby Valentine for Ambassador

A return to Japan?

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Tiffany Trump Might Go to Harvard

She toured the law school on Tuesday.

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Tim Cook to Deliver 2017 MIT Commencement Address

The Apple CEO spoke highly of MIT grads.

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.


A New Sign in Kenmore Square Tells Drivers How Many Miles to Oregon

Road trip!

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Green Line Extension Delayed, Again

It’s déjà vu all over again.

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Firefighter Reunites Cambridge Woman with Her Cats in Viral Video

She hopes the footage helps raise money for neighbors.

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TBT: Happy Birthday, Eli Whitney!

The inventor of the cotton gin was born in Westborough.

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