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Director of the National Police, General Ney Aldrin Bautista Almonte, projects a photograph taken of former Boston batter David Ortiz, second from right, with others on the night he was shot in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Wednesday June 19, 2019. According to Bautista Almonte, Ortiz was shot by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, Sixto David Fernández, not in the projected photo, who was seated at the same table with the former baseball star on the night of June 9. (AP Photo/Roberto Guzman)

David Ortiz wasn't intended target of shooting, Dominican authorities say

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 17: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) addresses the Moral Action Congress of the Poor People's Campaign June 17, 2019 at Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC. The Campaign held the event to focus on issues like voting rights, health care, housing, equitable education, indigenous sovereignty, living wage jobs and the right to join a union, clean air and water, and an end to gun proliferation and war mongering and other issues in our moral agenda. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Elizabeth Warren says she's open to the decriminalization of sex work

Kevin Spacey accuser's cellphone sought by defense is missing

Boston, MA--06/14/2019--Patrons enjoy beers outside under string lights at the Cisco Brewers beer garden on the corner of Seaport Blvd. and Fan Pier Blvd. in the Seaport District on Friday afternoon.

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What's behind the so-called beer garden backlash? June 20, 2019 | 5:00 AM

New England Treatment Access' Brookline location opened as the first marijuana shop in greater Boston in March.

Here's a list — and map — of the recreational marijuana shops that want to open in Boston June 20, 2019 | 5:00 AM

1 in 6 ER visits or hospital stays triggers 'surprise' bill June 20, 2019 | 3:19 AM

AP Interview: Border official says aid needed to save lives June 20, 2019 | 12:37 AM

Boston exam schools and their admission standards are again the focus of controversy June 19, 2019 | 10:10 PM

Trump honors economist who advised him on lowering taxes June 19, 2019 | 6:35 PM

In this courtroom artist's sketch, defendant Keith Raniere, center, sits with attorneys during closing arguments at Brooklyn federal court.

He told women he could help them. A jury just found him guilty of leading a lurid sex cult. June 19, 2019 | 5:44 PM

Senators reach deal to vote on blocking Saudi arms sale June 19, 2019 | 5:38 PM

5-year-old girl helicoptered to hospital after dog attack in Maine June 19, 2019 | 4:46 PM

White House offers budget freeze if Dems don't agree to deal June 19, 2019 | 4:22 PM

Democrats demand answers on Trump's approach to Iran June 19, 2019 | 2:11 PM

Samya Stumo

'She was this emerging powerhouse who everyone knew was going to change the world and was going to save lives' June 19, 2019 | 1:38 PM

In video, Alabama man denies feeding meth to 'attack squirrel' June 19, 2019 | 1:10 PM

Human rights group urges sanctions on Nicaragua's Ortega June 19, 2019 | 12:20 PM

In 6 minutes, Yarmouth Fire Department helps deliver baby June 19, 2019 | 11:54 AM

Zion Pierre Vazquez

Accused child rapist added to state police's Most Wanted List June 19, 2019 | 11:36 AM

Top US trade official plans to meet Chinese counterpart June 19, 2019 | 11:35 AM

Trump's UN envoy nominee defends climate record June 19, 2019 | 11:29 AM

Toddler survives 3-story fall onto pavement in Norwood June 19, 2019 | 11:14 AM

Senate panel approves emergency aid for migrant refugees June 19, 2019 | 10:59 AM

'Very lucky': Driver suffers minor injuries after block of wood flies through windshield on I-93 June 19, 2019 | 10:51 AM

The Latest: EPA chief eases rules on coal-fired power plants June 19, 2019 | 10:49 AM

Trump campaign raises $24.8M in less than 24 hours June 19, 2019 | 10:45 AM

Trump to honor US military during Fourth of July address June 19, 2019 | 10:36 AM

Pelosi rules out Trump censure if House can't impeach him June 19, 2019 | 10:31 AM

The police removed a Chevrolet Impala from the Kalamazoo River in Michigan on Tuesday. The authorities say a woman with her twin 9-year-old daughters drove the car into the river late Monday.

Michigan woman drove car with her twin daughters into river, killing all 3, police say June 19, 2019 | 10:12 AM

The Latest: House intel panel to interview Russia-born exec June 19, 2019 | 10:10 AM

A shark stole bait off New Jersey. The fishermen reacted with lots of profanity. June 19, 2019 | 10:01 AM

Names of Jamaica Plain homicide victims made public June 19, 2019 | 9:39 AM

High School Sports

3 Conn. high school runners say transgender athletes have cost them top finishes. Now, they're suing. June 19, 2019 | 8:58 AM