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Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife nearly 3 years ago
Brian Walshe was convicted Monday of first-degree murder in the killing of Ana Walshe. The sentence carries no possibility of parole. -
State officials scrub requirement for foster parents to respect children’s gender identity
The change came following lawsuits and a veiled threat about federal funding from the Trump administration. -
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Justice Department sues Mass., 17 other states for access to detailed voter data
The U.S. Justice Department is suing four more states as part of its effort to collect detailed voting data and other election information across the country. -
Retired judges say Boston judge’s resignation in protest of Trump is ‘extraordinary’
Boston federal judge Mark Wolf resigned from the bench in protest of President Donald Trump's disregard for the Constitution. -
Prosecutors drop 1997 Boston murder case against Rickey ‘FuQuan’ McGee
He was released last month after decades in prison. -
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
The Trump administration has said SNAP recipients can expect, at most, 65% of their normal benefit. -
New mothers charged with crimes would get mental health screenings, treatments under bill
A woman who experienced postpartum psychosis wanted to have another child. Her husband had a valid fear: “What if you kill the kids?” -
New felony charges for protesters spark concern for 1st Amendment advocates
The elevated charges come as Boston and other cities run by Democratic mayors face threats from the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops to combat crime and curb protests. -
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