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'Legalized lynching'

Emerson president calls George Floyd's killing 'a legalized lynching' in letter to campus, reflects on own experiences of racism June 3, 2020 | 3:17 PM

Gov. Charlie Baker speaks at a recent daily coronavirus press conference in the Gardner Auditorium of the State House.

Charlie Baker says despite conflicts law enforcement have shown 'discipline and restraint' during protests June 3, 2020 | 3:14 PM

What you need to know about the guidelines for the phased reopening of child care, summer camps June 3, 2020 | 2:51 PM

This photo provided by the Ramsey County, Minn., Sheriff's Office shows former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was arrested Friday, May 29, 2020, in the Memorial Day death of George Floyd. Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after a shocking video of him kneeling for nearly nine minutes on the neck of Floyd, a black man, set off a wave of protests across the country. (Ramsey County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Murder charge to be upgraded against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd case; 3 other fired officers to be charged June 3, 2020 | 2:31 PM

The Stop and Shop store on McGrath Highway in Somerville.

Man charged after allegedly urinating in almond milk at a Stop & Shop June 3, 2020 | 2:14 PM

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins arrives at the State House Tuesday.

Rachael Rollins

'White fragility is real, people': Rachael Rollins, Boston police union spar over her remarks on police brutality June 3, 2020 | 1:14 PM

Watch: Tito Jackson spoke to protesters after a bottle was thrown outside Boston police headquarters June 3, 2020 | 1:12 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., walks with her husband Bruce Mann and dog Bailey as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, near the White House in Washington. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Elizabeth Warren joined protesters in D.C., after 'sickening' White House response June 3, 2020 | 12:27 PM

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa.

Steve King, House Republican with a history of racist remarks, loses primary June 3, 2020 | 12:08 PM

Police: Multiple arrests, fireworks set off, bottles thrown in Manchester, N.H. June 3, 2020 | 12:06 PM

Brockton Protests

Peaceful protests give way to confrontations with law enforcement in Brockton June 3, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Boston MA: 6-1-20: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker held his daily press conference in Gardner Auditorium at the Massachusetts State House. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

Watch: Charlie Baker's coronavirus update June 3, 2020 | 11:54 AM

People gather in Boston, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, to protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

MORE PROTESTS PLANNED

‘Justice for George Floyd’ protest planned for Boston Common on Wednesday June 3, 2020 | 11:47 AM

Watch: Boston officers kneel in response to urging by protesters outside police headquarters June 3, 2020 | 9:27 AM

Former Northeastern deputy athletic director for external affairs Tim Duncan describes an incident with the Newton Police.

A Newton city councilor has issued a statement on the incident involving former Northeastern AD Tim Duncan June 3, 2020 | 9:08 AM

People hold signs as they march in Boston, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, to protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

BOSTON PROTESTS

Boston police: Only 2 arrested as thousands peacefully protest death of George Floyd June 3, 2020 | 8:07 AM

A file photo of an SAT prep class at the Business of Sports School in New York, March 1, 2016.

College Board suspends plan for at-home SAT, urges colleges not to punish applicants who can't submit scores June 2, 2020 | 8:51 PM

FOR LIFESTYLE - Freshly cleaned and cut organic cucumbers are submerged into a drum for fermenting at Real Pickles in Greenfield, MA on Friday, July 27, 2012. Real Pickles makes about a dozen products all made with local produce and lacto-fermentation an ancient preserving method coming back into vogue. (Matthew Cavanaugh for The Boston Globe)

Vermont troopers respond to drive-by pickle incident June 2, 2020 | 8:09 PM

Operation Varsity Blues

Former exec pleads guilty to paying $300K bribe to get son into Georgetown June 2, 2020 | 8:07 PM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Zuckerberg defends decisions on Trump as Facebook employee unrest grows June 2, 2020 | 7:21 PM

Park Street MBTA station

Police: Teens left 'naked and bloodied' after assault, robbery in Park Street Station June 2, 2020 | 6:54 PM

This photo provided by the Ramsey County, Minn., Sheriff's Office shows former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was arrested Friday, May 29, 2020, in the Memorial Day death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police face civil rights probe over Floyd death June 2, 2020 | 6:06 PM

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Pelosi urges Trump to be a 'healer in chief' June 2, 2020 | 5:49 PM

Closed retail stores during the coronavirus outbreak line a deserted Newbury Street, Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Boston. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Read the new rules for Massachusetts retail stores when Phase 2 begins June 2, 2020 | 5:09 PM

People hold signs as they march in Boston, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, to protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Franklin Park Protest

Live updates: Boston protests in honor of George Floyd and against police brutality June 2, 2020 | 4:58 PM

Boston, MA - 5/13/2020: A sign hangs in the window at Sip Caf in a near deserted Post Office Square in Boston, MA on May 13, 2020.
Governor Charlie BakerÕs plan to reopen the economy in phases starting as soon as Monday may come as a relief to struggling business owners and nearly 1 million people left unemployed by the coronavirus crisis.
But many scientists caution that it may be too soon to broadly reopen Massachusetts, which has been among the hardest-hit states in the country, with 5,141 deaths so far. If the state moves too quickly, they warn, it risks a bleak calculus: a catastrophic second wave of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths Ñ while further harming the economy. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: Metro reporter: Coronavirus Covid-19

PHASES 2, 3 & 4

Massachusetts releases new details about when businesses can reopen in Phase 2, 3, and 4 June 2, 2020 | 4:58 PM

Northeastern police explain why officers were unloading bricks from truck June 2, 2020 | 3:47 PM

Protesters set a Providence police car on fire overnight Monday.

Several New England cities faced looting, clashes between protesters and police Monday night June 2, 2020 | 3:33 PM

A health worker takes a blood sample for a COVID-19 antibody test in Los Angeles.

ANTIBODY TESTING

Here's what to know if you want to get a coronavirus antibody test June 2, 2020 | 3:19 PM

Courtyard Nursing Care in Medford, MA on May 05, 2020.

Here are the guidelines as Mass. nursing homes begin to reopen to visitors June 2, 2020 | 2:53 PM