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Julie Smith kissing her 11-year-old son, Jackson.
(The Fay family)

What we know about the Florida crash that killed 4 members of a Massachusetts family

Richard Lee

A New Hampshire police chief walked home in his underwear. He had a point to make, he says.

Half of Boston is built on landfill, and the city's thriving downtown faces the threat of frequent flooding from the harbor because of rising sea levels.

Boston Harbor brings ashore a new enemy: Rising seas

How did an ex-con get away with living in his daughter's college dorm? February 20, 2020 | 9:46 PM

2 friends leaving exclusive private island die when their Mercedes mysteriously slides off ferry February 20, 2020 | 9:37 PM

In this April 10, 1912 file photo the Titanic leaves Southampton, England on her maiden voyage. The salvage firm that has plucked artifacts from the sunken Titanic cruise ship over the decades is seeking a judge's permission to rescue more items from the rapidly deteriorating wreck.

Firm wants to recover the Titanic's iconic telegraph machine February 20, 2020 | 9:10 PM

13 people arrested in protest at Weymouth compressor station site, police say February 20, 2020 | 5:56 PM

The Mercedes that caught fire.

Car ignites inside dealership showroom on Route 1 early Thursday February 20, 2020 | 5:46 PM

FILE - This June 19, 2019 file photo shows Caroline Kennedy during the JFK Space Summit at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston. John F. Kennedy's daughter Caroline will participate in the christening of a new aircraft carrier that's named after the 35th U.S. president. Newport News Shipbuilding said the christening of the USS John Kennedy will occur Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at the shipyard in Newport News, Va. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Caroline Kennedy unexpectedly resigned from the Harvard school named after her father February 20, 2020 | 5:30 PM

Sandra Crispo

'You don’t even know how to feel': Daughter of missing Hanson woman wants answers February 20, 2020 | 4:46 PM

Armed robberies

Watch: Dedham police seek help identifying robbery suspect's voice February 20, 2020 | 4:25 PM

A New Bedford man allegedly threatened a prosecutor while in court for his brother's hearing February 20, 2020 | 4:08 PM

Justina Pelletier and her family listen to closing arguments in Suffolk Superior Court.

Justina Pelletier

Boston Children’s Hospital found not negligent in Justina Pelletier civil trial February 20, 2020 | 3:34 PM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute bioinformatics researcher Dmitry Korkin examines a 3D model of a key protein in the novel coronavirus.

Here's how local researchers are helping cure the new coronavirus February 20, 2020 | 2:52 PM

Dr. Amie Harwick

Los Angeles man charged with killing Dr. Amie Harwick, prominent family therapist February 20, 2020 | 2:50 PM

A Cambridge law now encourages police to issue summonses to, not arrest, unlicensed drivers February 20, 2020 | 2:38 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) during an interview in the Spin Room following the Democratic presidential debate at the Paris Theater in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. Warren’s strong performance helped her raise $2.8 million by night’s end, but the question was whether it was too late to help her campaign. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times)

The Nevada debate was a good night for Elizabeth Warren. But what happens next? February 20, 2020 | 1:53 PM

The scene following the shooting at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Brigham and Women's

Valet shot during Brigham and Women's incident released from hospital February 20, 2020 | 1:48 PM

Horticultural Hall in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston.

Boston magazine is looking for a new home February 20, 2020 | 1:30 PM

Baptist Pastor Clifford Maung, third from left, recites a prayer as Chin Sai, center, and Myint Myint Swe prepare food following services at the Overseas Burmese Christian Fellowship in Boston.

New visa rules set off 'panic wave' in local immigrant communities February 20, 2020 | 12:45 PM

Dorchester teenager dies following daytime shooting, spurring investigation February 20, 2020 | 12:41 PM

South Boston man, Joseph Driscoll, 41.

Transit police arrest man carrying paintball guns after he startles passengers February 20, 2020 | 12:26 PM

Two suspects wanted for questioning about a larceny at North Station.

Transit police seek public’s help locating two people regarding North Station theft February 20, 2020 | 12:10 PM

Woman struck and killed by Mardi Gras float during parade February 20, 2020 | 11:08 AM

Hair Club for Men founder — and client — Sy Sperling dies February 20, 2020 | 10:50 AM

Representative David M. Nangle (center).

Indicted state representative David Nangle resigns committee assignments February 20, 2020 | 10:28 AM

Workers clean up on Pearl Street in Malden after two stolen Lamborghinis crashed there Tuesday.

LUXURY CAR THEFT

After stolen Lamborghinis crash, man says, 'I just made a mistake' February 20, 2020 | 10:18 AM

An illuminated advertisement is displayed outside a Victoria's Secret Stores LLC store, a subsidiary of L Brands Inc., at night in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. L Brands Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on August 16. Photographer: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Victoria's Secret

A diminished Victoria's Secret is sold February 20, 2020 | 10:16 AM

Dorchester man arrested for 15 years of alleged sex trafficking February 20, 2020 | 9:59 AM

Joshua Blithe, Jeremiah Rhodes, Michelle Lucas and Jasmine Rodriguez.

Fall River drug bust turns up 222 bags of fentanyl February 20, 2020 | 9:36 AM

Gamers stand next to the PlayStation booth at the Electronic Entertainment Expo E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2018. Sony will not be bringing PlayStation to PaxEast in Boston, citing concerns over the coronavirus.

PlayStation no longer attending Boston's PAX East due to coronavirus February 20, 2020 | 9:10 AM

6 takeaways from the fiery Democratic debate February 19, 2020 | 11:50 PM

Democratic presidential candidates, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, left, looks on as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speak during a Democratic presidential primary debate Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas, hosted by NBC News and MSNBC. (AP Photo/John Locher)

'I’m not talking about Donald Trump; I’m talking about Mayor Bloomberg' February 19, 2020 | 11:26 PM