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Brown shooting: After college in Portugal, their stories diverged for decades. This winter they clashed back together in deadly violence.
The Brown University shooter and the MIT professor he killed - The Boston Globe
The two were on the same path for two decades. Then, after one succeeded in science and one failed, their stories clashed back together in deadly violence.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Brown shooting: After college in Portugal, their stories diverged for decades. This winter they clashed back together in deadly violence.
Watch Live: Officials in Pawtucket, R.I., are providing an update Tuesday afternoon on the deadly shooting at a high school hockey game Monday that left two people and the suspected shooter dead.
Watch live: Officials provide update on Pawtucket hockey game shooting - The Boston Globe
The suspect in the shooting killed their ex-wife and son, a family member said. The suspect also died.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Watch Live: Officials in Pawtucket, R.I., are providing an update Tuesday afternoon on the deadly shooting at a high school hockey game Monday that left two people and the suspected shooter dead.
The rise of chatbot marketing is happening as AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini hit mass adoption.
Chatbots are the new influencers brands must woo - The Boston Globe
The rise of chatbot marketing is happening as AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini hit mass adoption.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The rise of chatbot marketing is happening as AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini hit mass adoption.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities - The Boston Globe
The Salvadoran national’s case has become a focal point in the immigration debate after he was mistakenly deported to his home country last year.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns created a pathway for scores of Black Democrats to run for office, with many making historic leaps to prominent offices.
How Jesse Jackson inspired generations of Black Democrats - The Boston Globe
Jackson’s presidential campaigns created a pathway for scores of Black Democrats to run for office, with many making historic leaps to prominent offices.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns created a pathway for scores of Black Democrats to run for office, with many making historic leaps to prominent offices.
Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, US military says. Follow live updates.
Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, US military says. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
The attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats to 133 people.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, US military says. Follow live updates.
The suspect in the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, R.I., on Monday killed their ex-wife and son, a family member said.
Suspect in shooting at R.I. hockey game killed ex-wife and son, family member says - The Boston Globe
A daughter of the suspect said her grandparents and a friend were injured and remain hospitalized in critical condition. The suspect also died at the scene.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The suspect in the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, R.I., on Monday killed their ex-wife and son, a family member said.
What we know about the mass shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. trib.al/sPnujWW
What we know about the mass shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket, R.I. - The Boston Globe
Two people were killed and three were critically injured in the shooting. The suspected gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
What we know about the mass shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. trib.al/sPnujWW
Snow timeline: A fast-moving winter storm will push into the region on Wednesday, bringing snow, sleet, and spotty freezing rain to portions of Southern and Central New England.
Storm timeline: Here’s when the snow and wintry mix are set to reach your area - The Boston Globe
A fast-moving winter storm will push into the region starting Wednesday morning, bringing snow, sleet, and spotty freezing rain to portions of New England.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Snow timeline: A fast-moving winter storm will push into the region on Wednesday, bringing snow, sleet, and spotty freezing rain to portions of Southern and Central New England.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico was prohibited from appearing on Monday’s broadcast by CBS lawyers concerned that President Trump’s FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, would take action against the network if the Texas Democrat was allowed to speak on the show.
Stephen Colbert says ‘Late Show’ interview with James Talarico couldn’t air because of CBS’ concerns over FCC backlash - The Boston Globe
While the interview didn't air during Monday's broadcast, "The Late Show" has made it available to watch on YouTube.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Texas State Rep. James Talarico was prohibited from appearing on Monday’s broadcast by CBS lawyers concerned that President Trump’s FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, would take action against the network if the Texas Democrat was allowed to speak on the show.
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died - The Boston Globe
Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights and job opportunities to education and health care.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
From Dan McGowan: What can’t be lost in another mass shooting in Rhode Island are the people at the center of it. Athletes, families, fans, and first responders will carry images of the day long after the cameras leave.
After another mass shooting in Rhode Island, trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy - The Boston Globe
What can’t be lost in all of this are the people at the center of it. Athletes, families, fans, and first responders will carry images of the day long after the cameras leave.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
From Dan McGowan: What can’t be lost in another mass shooting in Rhode Island are the people at the center of it. Athletes, families, fans, and first responders will carry images of the day long after the cameras leave.
☃️ Our next storm arrives on Wednesday, but this means we’re going to welcome back the rain-snow line and introduce sleet into the picture, making for a slow and slippery day on Wednesday.
Forecast maps show a wintry mess of snow, sleet, and rain for our region Wednesday - The Boston Globe
This fast-moving storm system will make for slippery conditions across Boston and the rest of the region.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
☃️ Our next storm arrives on Wednesday, but this means we’re going to welcome back the rain-snow line and introduce sleet into the picture, making for a slow and slippery day on Wednesday.
Several local unions with the United Food and Commercial Workers approved new, four-year contracts on Sunday with Stop & Shop.
Stop & Shop reaches accord with 28,000 union workers, avoiding another costly strike - The Boston Globe
Local unions approved new, four-year contracts on Sunday covering workers across 225 store locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Several local unions with the United Food and Commercial Workers approved new, four-year contracts on Sunday with Stop & Shop.
A church in North Smithfield, R.I., plans to open its doors to the community Tuesday morning and host a prayer vigil in the evening in the wake of Monday’s deadly shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.
Rhode Island church to hold prayer vigil after deadly shooting at Pawtucket hockey game - The Boston Globe
The church in North Smithfield will hold a vigil Tuesday in response to the shooting that left three dead and three others critically injured.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A church in North Smithfield, R.I., plans to open its doors to the community Tuesday morning and host a prayer vigil in the evening in the wake of Monday’s deadly shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.
Three people are dead and three others are injured after a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, an indoor ice rink, during a high school ice hockey game on Monday.
Three dead, including suspect, in shooting at Pawtucket, R.I., ice rink - The Boston Globe
Three others were injured and hospitalized, according to the Pawtucket mayor’s office.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Three people are dead and three others are injured after a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, an indoor ice rink, during a high school ice hockey game on Monday.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting local law enforcement agencies in Pawtucket after reports of a shooting during hockey game at an indoor ice rink.
Shooting reported at Pawtucket, R.I., ice rink - The Boston Globe
A shooting was reported during a high school hockey game at a local arena.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting local law enforcement agencies in Pawtucket after reports of a shooting during hockey game at an indoor ice rink.
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day or even week, but as slow transitional moments.
As we long for spring, let’s savor the many subtle changes nature has to offer now - The Boston Globe
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day, but as slow transitional moments with different markers signaling the warming or cooling of our region.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day or even week, but as slow transitional moments.
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95 - The Boston Globe
Duvall died “peacefully” at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and a statement from his wife, Luciana Duvall.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
The Pentagon put out a call for autonomous boats. Two Navy veterans started a Rhode Island company to make them.
The Pentagon put out a call for autonomous boats. Two Navy veterans started a Rhode Island company to make them. - The Boston Globe
Havoc wants to put thousands of vessels into the ocean in the coming years. “If we do that, we might prevent a war in the Pacific,” said CEO Paul Lwin.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The Pentagon put out a call for autonomous boats. Two Navy veterans started a Rhode Island company to make them.
The solar panels that hang from balconies across Europe may soon be coming to New England, helping lower energy costs and ease grid demand.
Small-scale solar panels could see a breakout year in New England - The Boston Globe
Legislation in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island would allow small solar panels to plug directly into home outlets, expanding access to clean energy.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The solar panels that hang from balconies across Europe may soon be coming to New England, helping lower energy costs and ease grid demand.
As he runs for reelection, Democratic Governor Daniel J. McKee is touting proposals to slash energy costs — part of an “affordability” agenda popular among Democratic officials from New York City to Maine.
Governor McKee’s plans to slash energy costs spark debate among environmental and business groups - The Boston Globe
Environmental groups call McKee’s proposals “shortsighted” and a threat to Act on Climate goals, while the R.I. Manufacturers Association says high energy costs are one of the biggest threats to compe...
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February 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
As he runs for reelection, Democratic Governor Daniel J. McKee is touting proposals to slash energy costs — part of an “affordability” agenda popular among Democratic officials from New York City to Maine.
Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated film "Boyz N the Hood."
Praying for that fool: ‘Boyz N the Hood’ turns 35 - The Boston Globe
Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated masterpiece.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated film "Boyz N the Hood."
Broomstones Curling Club had a spike in interest after one of its alumni, Korey Dropkin, won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Wayland curling club vaulted into spotlight after Olympic success - The Boston Globe
Broomstones Curling Club had a spike in interest after one of its alumni, Korey Dropkin, won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Broomstones Curling Club had a spike in interest after one of its alumni, Korey Dropkin, won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
💘 From Dinner With Cupid: Is there a case for a second date for this psychology student and tour guide/actor?
Blind date: ‘We’ve both tried working as Uber Eats deliverers’ - The Boston Globe
Is there a case for a second date for this psychology student and tour guide/actor?
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February 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
💘 From Dinner With Cupid: Is there a case for a second date for this psychology student and tour guide/actor?