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In this June 3, 2019, file photo, actor Kevin Spacey attends a pre-trial hearing at district court in Nantucket.

Prosecutors drop groping case against Kevin Spacey

Joshua Besaw

How cigarette butts led to an arrest in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl

6-year-old girl dies after getting hit by father's golf shot

Georgia senator hospitalized after apartment fall July 17, 2019 | 10:22 PM

Boston fire lieutenant dies in line of duty, commissioner says July 17, 2019 | 9:50 PM

L. Bruce Laingen, top US diplomat held in Iran, dies at 96 July 17, 2019 | 9:30 PM

The Latest: White House slams contempt vote for officials July 17, 2019 | 6:32 PM

FaceApp is displayed on an iPhone Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in New York. The popular app is under fire for privacy concerns. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Is FaceApp safe to use? A look at the privacy concerns. July 17, 2019 | 6:21 PM

The Latest: Trump calls effort to impeach him 'ridiculous' July 17, 2019 | 6:00 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Savings from Sanders' Medicare plan dubious July 17, 2019 | 5:59 PM

The Latest: Trump says he has no regrets about tweets July 17, 2019 | 5:19 PM

Dems pan 'Zuck buck,' want Facebook to rein in currency plan July 17, 2019 | 4:38 PM

Dorchester supermarket cited more than $300,000 for minimum wage, overtime violations July 17, 2019 | 4:34 PM

GOP Sen. Rand Paul slows bill to boost 9/11 victims fund July 17, 2019 | 4:25 PM

Video shows Trump, Epstein chatting at 1992 Mar-a-Lago party July 17, 2019 | 4:24 PM

'Red Line riders need better solutions today' July 17, 2019 | 4:21 PM

Boston man pulled from Revere Beach waters Tuesday has died July 17, 2019 | 4:04 PM

SOMERVILLE, MA - 12/05/2018: A view of the emergency entrance at Somerville Hospital, officials gave a tour of the changes they've made to lighting, signage, and surveillance following the death of Laura Levis, a 34-year-old woman who was locked outside the hospital emergency room in 2016. ( David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: BUSINESS TOPIC xxsomerville

Somerville Hospital is replacing its ER with an urgent care clinic July 17, 2019 | 3:27 PM

Data show many companies contributed to US opioid crisis July 17, 2019 | 3:14 PM

The scene of the crash between the MBTA Ride bus and a vehicle.

MBTA Ride bus involved in 2-vehicle crash in Burlington July 17, 2019 | 3:08 PM

US kicking NATO ally Turkey out of fighter program July 17, 2019 | 2:38 PM

BOSTON, MA - 7/17/2019: OUT OF SERVICE....NOT IN SERVICE, T busses around Maverick T Station in East Boston find themselves stuck in traffic after the T Blue Line had problems during the morning ruch hour. The busses were nedded to shuttle passengers after the Blue Line closed but soon were running. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC stand alone phoot

MBTA issues statement on Blue Line service shutdown during morning commute July 17, 2019 | 2:28 PM

Fed survey finds widespread concerns over trade July 17, 2019 | 2:08 PM

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Authorities are ‘amazed’ the driver in this crash didn’t sustain more serious injuries July 17, 2019 | 2:06 PM

House blocks maverick Democrat's Trump impeachment effort July 17, 2019 | 1:48 PM

Man accused of stabbing woman in Belmont crashes in Cambridge following police pursuit July 17, 2019 | 1:44 PM

Washington talks could soon yield spending, debt deal July 17, 2019 | 1:18 PM

The Latest: Man who lost daughter questions FAA inspections July 17, 2019 | 12:50 PM

The Latest: Facebook won't commit to starting small on Libra July 17, 2019 | 12:48 PM

Stevens to be 13th Supreme Court justice buried at Arlington July 17, 2019 | 12:43 PM

Shark near Head of the Meadow Beach in Truro

This photo shows just how close a shark was to shore in Truro before beach closure July 17, 2019 | 11:28 AM

Sanders defends 'Medicare for All' after criticism by Biden July 17, 2019 | 11:06 AM

House holds 2 Trump officials in contempt in census dispute July 17, 2019 | 10:44 AM