Defense starts presenting their case in Karen Read retrial today
The prosecution in the Karen Read murder retrial rested its case Thursday, and now the defense will take over on Day 24 of testimony Friday.
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Examining Drake Maye's demeanor and work ethic at Patriots OTAs
How has Drake Maye’s demeanor looked so far at Patriots OTAs? Phil Perry answers that question and more in a new Next Pats mailbag.
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VA physician in Bedford indicted on federal child pornography charges
Sven Knudsen Ljaamo, a 70-year-old physician at the VA Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts, is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
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Why hasn't Roman Anthony been called up? Craig Breslow explains
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed why top prospect Roman Anthony remains in the minors.
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Red Sox stock up, stock down: Kristian Campbell hits the rookie wall
Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell is among several Red Sox players who have struggled mightily over the last month.
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Celtics player spotlight: Will Neemias Queta fill void in frontcourt?
The Celtics need a couple frontcourt players to step up and make a stronger impact in 2025-26. Could Neemias Queta fill that role?
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5 arrested over MBTA Red Line track inspections that didn't happen
Five current and former MBTA employees were arrested Thursday for allegedly lying about conducting Red Line track inspections last year, federal prosecutors said.
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The Market Basket CEO power struggle, explained
A power struggle between Market Basket’s CEO and the supermarket company’s board could make any longtime Boston-area resident wonder whether it’s 2025 or 2014.
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More rain this weekend before temps jump into the 80s next week
Every weekend since March 1 has been wet in Boston. EVERY weekend. I’m not sure how we got on the bad side of Mother Nature, but we’re crying uncle! It’s only fitting that the final weekend of spring has wet weather too… right? Preceding the wet Saturday will be enjoyable hours throughout Friday. In fact, like Wednesday’s, Friday’s warm... -
Timeline: The history of Market Basket and the Demoulas family conflict
The tension in Market Basket’s leadership ranks dates back to the 1970s.
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O'Connor: NBA sources view Dylan Harper as a franchise-changing talent
While Cooper Flagg is the star of the 2025 NBA Draft class, we shouldn’t be sleeping on projected No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, Kevin O’Connor says.
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Man accused of beating woman to death in Boston
A man faces a murder charge after a woman was found beaten to death in Boston earlier this month.
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New Bedford residents alarmed by rat infestation after fire at waste transfer station
Rats are overrunning the streets in at least one neighborhood in New Bedford, Massachusetts, forcing the city to take action as residents grow increasingly frustrated. In a statement posted to the city’s Facebook page on Tuesday, city officials said they’ve received reports this weekend that numerous rats were seen in an industrial area...
