10 Jan, 2025

Sex abuse charges dismissed for ex-Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, as judge rules 93-year-old is not fit for trial

Local News The once-powerful American prelate faced charges that he abused a teenage boy at a wedding reception at Wellesley College in 1974. Former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick appears for an arraignment at Dedham District Court on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Dedham, Massachusetts. David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) […]

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New gas pipeline rules floated following 2018 blasts in Massachusetts

Politics The explosions and fires in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover in September 2018 left a teenager dead, about two dozen injured and destroyed or damaged more than 130 properties. Firefighters battle a house fire on Herrick Road, Sept. 13, 2018, in North Andover, Mass., one of multiple emergency crews responding to a series of […]

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Cambridge passes new affordable housing rules, paving the way for taller buildings

The Boston Globe The amendments, which passed the council on a 6-3 vote, mark one of the more ambitious local efforts to address the affordable housing crisis in Massachusetts. The site of the Jefferson Park public housing complex, which will be redeveloped through Cambridge’s Affordable Housing Overlay. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff By Andrew Brinker, The […]

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Young lobsters show decline off New England, and fishermen will see new rules as a result

Local News The American lobster fishery was worth more than $510 million at the docks last year. Nearly $390 million of that total was from Maine. A lobster rears its claws after being caught off Spruce Head, Maine, Aug. 31, 2021. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press October 19, 2023 | […]

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NCAA moves toward implementing NIL rules with proposals for agent registry, deal disclosure

College Sports “Today’s action by the DI Council is a great step toward achieving our shared priority at the NCAA, which is better outcomes for all college athletes who participate in NIL activities,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said in a statement. USC’s Caleb Williams, left, is one of college football’s biggest stars and has made […]

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New rest rules don’t bother NBA players, who say they only want to sit out when they are hurt

NBA “I think the league’s approach in trying to get players to player more, I think that’s great. I’m trying to play as many games as I possibly can,” Boston’s Jaylen Brown said. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard poses for photos during the NBA basketball team’s media day Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Los […]

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Merrimack grinds out 17-7 win over Sacred Heart as defense rules the day

College Sports Each team had three turnovers on the day. By Associated Press September 30, 2023 | 6:00 PM Jabrill Peppers and JuJu Smith-Schuster both received fines from the NFL. Here’s why. Mac Jones reportedly won’t be fined for alleged incident with Sauce Gardner FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Tre Jordan III returned an interception 35 […]

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Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

Politics Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Summerville, S.C., Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr. By MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press September 26, 2023 | 4:46 PM NEW YORK (AP) — A judge ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted […]

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