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Boston’s new top prosecutor to be sworn in

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Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly (52) puts the game-winning goal past Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton (40) as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) trails the play during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. The Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Kuraly scores in OT to give Bruins 3-2 win over Sabres

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Kevin Spacey presents an award in Beverly Hills, Calif. A Massachusetts prosecutor says Spacey is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 7, 2019, on a charge of indecent assault and battery for allegedly sexually assaulting the teenage son of a Boston television anchor in a Nantucket restaurant. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Kevin Spacey case: Court records detail actor’s encounter with teenager

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Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) reacts in front of Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler after making a 3-pointer in overtime during an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Boston won 121-114. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Kyrie Irving scores 40, leads Celtics to 121-114 win over Sixers

By Doug Alden - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20) and Teuvo Teravainen (86) warmup in Hartford Whalers jerseys prior to their game with the Boston Bruins Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Aho leads Carolina past Bruins 5-3 on Whalers Night

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis (27) runs up against Charlotte Hornets' Devonte' Graham, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irving scores 25, Celtics beat Hornets 119-103 to end skid

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Fire leaves 1 person dead in South Boston

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes to the hoop against Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Antetokounmpo scores 30, Bucks beat Celtics 120-107

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Writer seeks records of probe into Pentagon Papers leak

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER - Associated Press

3 teens charged in assaulting, robbing jewelry store worker

Associated Press

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) stops Montreal Canadiens centre Matthew Peca (63) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Halak gets third shutout, Bruins beat Canadiens 4-0

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FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) puts pressure on Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) as he looks for the pass during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto. With eight shopping days to Christmas, it's time to consider the NBA's decision to spotlight Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia's Joel Embiid in the holiday lineup. The conversation has to include the biggest name to go the opposite direction this past offseason: Leonard, who forced his way out of San Antonio in a trade after missing most of last season with a mysterious leg injury. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

East features MVP candidates even with LeBron in the West

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

File- This Oct. 28, 2018, shows Boston Red Sox owner John Henry, partially hidden at left, and chairman Tom Werner holding the championship trophy beside manager Alex Cora, right, after Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. The World Series champion Red Sox owe $11.95 million in luxury tax for having baseball's top payroll, according to final calculations by the commissioner's office obtained by The Associated Press. The only other team that owes is the Washington Nationals, who must pay $2.39 million. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

APNewsBreak: Champion Red Sox owe nearly $12M in luxury tax

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Suspect in 2 Boston shooting deaths arrested in Georgia

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is fouled as he goes to the hoop against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kyrie Irving scores 24 points, Celtics beat Hawks 129-108

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese (46) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Pittsburgh, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

DeSmith shines with 48 saves as Penguins slip by Bruins 5-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dunks the ball in front of Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards fall to Celtics in overtime thriller

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask eyes the puck on a save during the third period of an hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Boston, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Marchand has 2 goals, 1 assist as Bruins beat Coyotes 4-3

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives around Washington Wizards forward Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Wizards, Celtics paths diverge since 2017 playoffs

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi attends the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Eovaldi wanted to remain in Red Sox rotation, not relieve

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press