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FILE - In this March 21, 2016, file photo, Judge Thomas Estes presides in Eastern Hampshire District Court in Belchertown, Mass. The Supreme Judicial Court said Thursday, May 24, 2018, that Estes would be suspended without pay effective June 15. Estes admitted to having an affair with a clinical social worker that included sexual encounters at the courthouse. (Don Treeger/The Republican via AP, File)

Mass. judge quits after suspension for sexual acts at courthouse

Boston, MA 11/4/10 At a State House press conference, on Thursday, November 4, 2010, Governor Deval Patrick (cq) nominates Senior Associate Justice Roderick L. Ireland (cq) to become Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. If confirmed, Ireland would replace retiring Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall (cq) and become the first African American and person of color to serve in the post. (Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff) Library Tag 04052011 National/Foreign

Ex-chief justice will review arrest of black Harvard student

At Harvard, Hillary Clinton warns of threats to American democracy

Giuliani says informant info key to giving Mueller interview May 28, 2018 | 12:31 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump on 'phony' sources, vets, border stats May 28, 2018 | 12:20 AM

Trump threatens another shutdown as budget battle heats up May 28, 2018 | 12:11 AM

Water rushes through Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. Flash flooding and water rescues are being reported in Maryland as heavy rain soaks much of the state.

Flash flood surges through Maryland community May 27, 2018 | 8:52 PM

English musician Sting sings a song during the Brown University Commencement following accepting a Doctor of Humane Letters degree with his wife Trudie Styler Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Providence, R.I.

Sting receives honorary degree, sings at Brown University May 27, 2018 | 7:58 PM

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Massachusetts treasurer warns of unclaimed property scam May 27, 2018 | 4:08 PM

Giuliani advises no Mueller interview without informant info May 27, 2018 | 3:40 PM

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George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Maine May 27, 2018 | 3:24 PM

Ferry loses power off of Martha's Vineyard May 27, 2018 | 3:02 PM

New Hampshire Fish and Game divers recover body of missing swimmer May 27, 2018 | 1:52 PM

Worcester woman who fell into fire pit outside her home dies May 27, 2018 | 1:36 PM

08/13/2012 GLOUCESTER, MA Beachgoers walk along a sand bar off Wingaersheek Beach (cq) in Gloucester. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

Gloucester to stock overdose reversal drug at beaches May 27, 2018 | 1:35 PM

Worcester teen found fatally shot May 27, 2018 | 11:04 AM

With workers in short supply, Todd Barry, the owner of Moby Dick’s in Wellfleet, has struggled to fill his staff.

Visa woes have summer businesses looking to Puerto Ricans May 27, 2018 | 10:35 AM

2 arrested in Boston for firearm possession May 27, 2018 | 10:08 AM

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Hit-and-run victim identified, witness search continues May 27, 2018 | 9:52 AM

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Creative road signs warn Maine motorists May 27, 2018 | 9:39 AM

Peace activists plan anti-nuclear protests in Massachusetts May 27, 2018 | 9:21 AM

Victim identified in fatal late night hit-and-run in Mattapan May 27, 2018 | 9:13 AM

Memorial Day flags at Boston Common

Boston's Memorial Day flag garden idea spreads across the U.S. May 27, 2018 | 8:26 AM

Budget battle brews as Trump threatens another shutdown May 27, 2018 | 8:02 AM

Some Irish Catholics worried, dismayed after abortion vote May 27, 2018 | 7:40 AM

This photo made available by RNLI, shows a lightning strike during a storm in London, Saturday May 27, 2018. British meteorologists say up to 20,000 lightning strikes hit the U.K. during a powerful overnight thunderstorm

Huge lightning storms in UK disrupt travel at London airport May 27, 2018 | 7:17 AM

1 new Ebola death confirmed in Congo, bringing total to 12 May 27, 2018 | 6:57 AM

Man held in Venezuela for 2 years is welcomed home by Trump May 27, 2018 | 12:30 AM

Backchannel, 'Dracula' help free Utah man in Venezuela May 27, 2018 | 12:26 AM

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Glass panel falls, kills worker at skyscraper site in New York City May 26, 2018 | 11:15 PM

Correction: Venezuela-Jailed American-Improbable Release May 26, 2018 | 7:36 PM

Court: Gov't violated privacy law for defrauded students May 26, 2018 | 6:52 PM

Trump's 'phony' source turns out to be White House official May 26, 2018 | 6:42 PM