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Swampscott-11/06/2014-Gov-elect Charlie Baker at his home chats with his son, A.J., age 20, and Bakers wife Lauren as he leaves. A.J. broke his arm in two places on saturday playing football at college inNew York. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)

Here's what Charlie Baker said about the allegation against his son

Marijuana Dispensary

When will recreational marijuana dispensaries open in Massachusetts?

10/13/2017 BOSTON, MA Dr. Atul Gawande (cq) (shown) and Malcolm Gladwell (cq) speak about various medical topics before a crowd during Hubweek at Faneuil Hall in Boston. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

What experts are saying about Atul Gawande and the Boston-based bid to revolutionize health care

Supreme Court rules for American Express in credit card case June 25, 2018 | 11:26 AM

In this Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, file photo, Buzz Aldrin, former NASA Astronaut and Apollo 11 Pilot, prepares to testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness hearing on human exploration goals and commercial space competitiveness. Officials said Aldrin, one of the first men to walk on the moon, has been evacuated by plane from the South Pole for medical reasons. An association of Antarctica tour operators said Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, that Aldrin was visiting the South Pole as part of a private tourist group when his health deteriorated.

Buzz Aldrin sues children, alleging misuse of his finances June 25, 2018 | 10:56 AM

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Man charged in 25-year-old woman's fatal overdose in Maine June 25, 2018 | 10:45 AM

Walgreens pharmacist denies woman medication to end her unviable pregnancy June 25, 2018 | 10:37 AM

Justices won't hear case of anti-gay marriage florist June 25, 2018 | 10:23 AM

Supreme Court won't hear North Carolina districting dispute June 25, 2018 | 10:22 AM

Border Patrol checkpoint

Border Patrol agents shut down highways in Maine and New Hampshire with checkpoints June 25, 2018 | 9:57 AM

A rendering of General Electric’s Fort Point headquarters. The project’s groundbreaking is Monday.

GE selling distributed power unit for $3.25B June 25, 2018 | 9:57 AM

National Zoo closes panda habitat for possible pregnancy June 25, 2018 | 9:17 AM

US prosecutors cancel Stormy Daniels meeting in Cohen probe June 25, 2018 | 9:05 AM

A National Grid crew works in Norwell Tuesday.

Gas workers off the job after contract talks stall June 25, 2018 | 8:25 AM

Trump trash talks restaurant that booted Sanders June 25, 2018 | 8:21 AM

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.

Colleague cracks Sen. McCaskill's rib with Heimlich maneuver June 25, 2018 | 8:16 AM

The Latest: GOP leaders weigh separate bill on families June 25, 2018 | 8:04 AM

Attorney General Maura Healey

Maura Healey gives communities more time to plan for pot businesses June 25, 2018 | 8:01 AM

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Boy, 3, recovering after being bitten by fox in N.H. June 25, 2018 | 7:16 AM

Thai officials believe 12 boys missing in cave are alive June 25, 2018 | 6:36 AM

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Officials: Chlorine leak in Salem sparks hazmat response; 30 sickened June 25, 2018 | 5:51 AM

Looming question for Mueller probe: How much to make public? June 25, 2018 | 1:19 AM

Portsmouth NH

Two-year-old boy rescued from giant rock pile in New Hampshire June 25, 2018 | 1:15 AM

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Police: Passenger sexually assaulted Uber driver in Conn. June 25, 2018 | 1:11 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's mixed signals on immigration, NKorea June 25, 2018 | 12:34 AM

Trump's immigration stance puts focus on effectiveness June 25, 2018 | 12:26 AM

GOP leaders eye new bill on family separations at border June 25, 2018 | 12:17 AM

Trump says people from Mexico 'invade' US June 25, 2018 | 12:02 AM

This combination of photos shows Dr. Richard Strauss, left, from a 1978 Ohio State University employment application, and Michigan State doctor Dr. Larry Nassar, right, during a Nov. 22, 2017 plea hearing in Lansing, Mich. Ohio State is investigating accusations against Strauss, a former team physician at the school, only months after Nassar was convicted and imprisoned for molesting women and girls. Some schools are exploring whether more oversight is needed for figures in such powerful positions.

College sports doctors under new scrutiny amid scandals June 24, 2018 | 10:39 PM

Thousands flee as flames race across dry rural California June 24, 2018 | 9:43 PM

Two men rescued from sinking boat off Dartmouth coast June 24, 2018 | 8:55 PM

In this Friday April 27, 2018, file photo, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis listens to a question during a meeting at the Pentagon, in Washington. The Pentagon is preparing to build temporary camps for immigrants at two military bases, Mattis said Sunday.

Pentagon says 2 bases to house immigrants June 24, 2018 | 8:42 PM

Teenager helps blind and deaf passenger on flight from Logan June 24, 2018 | 5:49 PM