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Boston-04/07/21 Navy medical doctors, nurses and corpsmen from Viginia took buses up to Boston on orders from FEMA to give the COVID vaccinations to the thousands of people at the Hynes Convention Center who have appointments there. Vaccinatrion booths are in numerical order where the vaccines are given. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)

Massachusetts may be seeing an ‘uncoupling’ of COVID-19 cases and deaths

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What Dr. Anthony Fauci said about the J&J vaccine pause, possible hesitancy impacts

Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts ranked 31st 'best state' by Americans in survey

Take a bike ride up the Shining Sea Bikeway, which runs 10.7 miles from Woods Hole to North Falmouth along Cape Cod's west coast.

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Madoff Dies
Bernie Madoff, who defrauded investors of billions, has died in prison
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Uptick in COVID-19 cases reported among students at Boston University
J&J vaccine
What you should know if you've already received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Celtics
Why Brad Stevens instructed Marcus Smart to miss a free throw against the Blazers
CELTICS
Jayson Tatum uses an inhaler before games after his battle with COVID-19
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BOSTON MAYOR'S RACE
Nearly half of Boston voters undecided in mayoral race, early poll shows
Somerville hit-and-run
Authorities asking for public's help in finding van involved in Somerville hit-and-run
JULIAN EDELMAN
NFL insider Ian Rapoport shares more details about Julian Edelman's decision to retire
Crime
Woman allegedly operated Revere spa as front for human trafficking

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Jake DeBrusk (74) put a smile on the face of teammate Craig Smith after he scored in the shootout to give Boston a 3-2 victory.

3 takeaways from Taylor Hall's first game with the Bruins

Video: Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses J&J vaccine pause on 'CBS This Morning,' gets unexpected visit from his son

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics took on the Blazers.

5 takeaways as Jayson Tatum leads surging Celtics over Trail Blazers

Francisco Marty

Colleagues remember Brigham and Women’s doctor who died in a fall in the Dominican Republic

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12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (April 17-18)

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Bernie Madoff, who defrauded investors of billions, has died in prison

Bernie Madoff, who defrauded investors of billions, has died in prison

Boston-04/07/21 Navy medical doctors, nurses and corpsmen from Viginia took buses up to Boston on orders from FEMA to give the COVID vaccinations to the thousands of people at the Hynes Convention Center who have appointments there. Vaccinatrion booths are in numerical order where the vaccines are given. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)

Massachusetts may be seeing an ‘uncoupling’ of COVID-19 cases and deaths

Francisco Marty

Colleagues remember Brigham and Women’s doctor who died in a fall in the Dominican Republic

Enes Kanter was traded to the Blazers after one season with the Celtics.

Enes Kanter believes his old team is poised for a playoff run

Real Estate

12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (April 17-18)

12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (April 17-18)

2 local singers are in, 1 is out for 'American Idol' top 12

A taco at Cósmica

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In this May 2, 2013 file photo, the sun's rays strike the rocky coast of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island in Maine.

New England has one of the most epic national park bike rides in America