3 h. ago As Fernandes Anderson’s sentencing looms, read what Boston city councilors wrote in letters to judge

“Tania is not defined solely by this moment,” Councilor Brian Worrell wrote as his former colleague awaited sentencing on federal charges. The post As Fernandes Anderson’s sentencing looms, read what Boston city councilors wrote in letters to judge appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 h. ago Read a statement from the fiancé of Shrewsbury father shot and killed after walking son to school

The Shrewsbury community is hosting a vigil and fundraiser in honor of Kevin Doherty on Oct. 11 at SAC Park.  The post Read a statement from the fiancé of Shrewsbury father shot and killed after walking son to school appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 h. ago Elizabeth Banks cast as Karen Read: What readers said about the limited series role

Readers debated Elizabeth Banks’ role as Karen Read, suggesting Anne Hathaway, Amanda Peet, Annie Murphy, and more. The post Elizabeth Banks cast as Karen Read: What readers said about the limited series role appeared first on Boston.com.

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42 h. ago Prosecutors spent more than $1.4 million to retry Karen Read, records show

Hank Brennan was paid $566,000, and prosecutors spent more than $850,000 on expert witnesses and other expenses to retry Read. The post Prosecutors spent more than $1.4 million to retry Karen Read, records show appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago City council member faces additional charges in absentee ballot investigation

A city councilor in Connecticut is facing new charges in connection with an investigation into absentee ballot tampering in the state’s largest city

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8 d. ago Karen Read weighs in on Norfolk DA, Elizabeth Banks in first post

“There’s just a lot more to tell — a lot of what it took to fight this that was behind closed doors. I think people would be very interested in that.” The post Karen Read weighs in on Norfolk DA, Elizabeth Banks in first post-trial interview appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Report: Elizabeth Banks will play Karen Read in limited series

The Prime Video series is reportedly separate from the scripted adaptation deal Read and defense attorney Alan Jackson signed earlier this summer. The post Report: Elizabeth Banks will play Karen Read in limited series appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago House Democrats call on Rubio to allow injured children from Gaza into US following visa halt

More than 140 House Democrats wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to allow children injured in Gaza to enter the U.S. to receive emergency medical care.

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1 week ago City councilor, NAACP say alternative White Stadium plan deserves real consideration

Opponents to Mayor Michelle Wu's public-private redevelopment plan put forth their own cheaper, fully public proposal earlier this month. The post City councilor, NAACP say alternative White Stadium plan deserves real consideration appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Kennedy Center’s New Dance Director Criticized ‘Woke’ Ballet Culture

Stephen Nakagawa, a former dancer with the Washington Ballet, wrote a letter to the leader of the arts center complaining about “radical leftist ideologies in ballet.”

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2 w. ago Lawrence city councilor pleads guilty to voter fraud charges, DA says

Fidelina Santiago, 41, pleaded guilty Wednesday to counts of voting unlawfully, interfering with a voter, and obstructing voting. The post Lawrence city councilor pleads guilty to voter fraud charges, DA says appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago First Lady Melania Trump’s ‘peace letter’ to Putin: ‘It is time’

EXCLUSIVE: First Lady Melania Trump wrote a “peace letter" to Russian President Vladimir Putin telling him “it is time" to protect children and future generations around the globe, Fox News Digital has learned.

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3 w. ago Virgin Mary statue vandalized; city councilor calls for hate crime investigation

A statue of the Virgin Mary outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End was defaced with pink chalk. The post Virgin Mary statue vandalized; city councilor calls for hate crime investigation appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Karen Read asks judge to toss part of O’Keefe family’s wrongful death suit

Read’s lawyers said she “vehemently denies” she is liable in John O’Keefe’s death, “as there was no collision.” The post Karen Read asks judge to toss part of O’Keefe family’s wrongful death suit appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 w. ago Read the texts detailing rift between former WBZ anchor Kate Merrill and colleague before her departure

Merrill, who anchored the morning shows, abruptly left the station in 2024. She filed a lawsuit Tuesday that claims she was discriminated against for being white. The post Read the texts detailing rift between former WBZ anchor Kate Merrill and colleague before her departure appeared first on Boston.com.

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last month Readers: Should Mass. and Cass be declared a public health and safety emergency?

Boston City Council is set to consider Councilor Ed Flynn's resolution Wednesday.  The post Readers: Should Mass. and Cass be declared a public health and safety emergency? appeared first on Boston.com.

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