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The Oldest Cold Case Murder Ever Solved in Massachusetts

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The Massachusetts woman accused of killing her Boston Police officer boyfriend has been painted as a scapegoat for corruption, a symbol of injustice, and a lurid true-crime celebrity. But what about the man who died—and the people closest to him?

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The Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

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The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

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It’s been 20 years since convicted murderer Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi went to prison for his reign of terror over the city. Now, in a Boston exclusive, his one-time girlfriend tells her story.

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Last fall semester, Tufts professor Eitan Hersh and a class of undergrads embarked on a mission to understand American conservativism. Here’s what happened.

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A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide to Boston’s AI Revolution

Artificial intelligence is getting more human every single day. And just like 250 years ago, New England is at the center of it all.

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The Interview: Top Model and Activist Cameron Russell

With a new book out this month, the Cambridge native is looking to transform the fashion industry, one difficult conversation at a time.

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Best of Boston 2025: Readers' Poll Winners

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The Salty Cod: A Column

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So You Don’t Want to Go Back to the Office?

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The most famous and controversial state auditor in generations has made it her mission to bring bright, sunshine-y transparency to the state legislature, and pity the fool who gets in her way.

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