“Boston,Massachusetts,United States” on The Daily Caller

The Celtics are precariously close to adding a fourth Hall of Famer to their Big Three, setting up what will be at the very least a fascinating season. (more)

WASHINGTON — A second House Democrat, Rep. Maxine Waters of California, could face an ethics trial this fall, further complicating the election outlook for the party as it battles to retain its majority. (more)

NEW YORK — After college, most people do their best to avoid having to pull any more all-nighters. But for some, even after graduation, the wee hours are the most productive. (more)

An educational watchdog’s report blasts new national guidelines backed Friday by Massachusetts’ education czar, warning they will lead to the dumbing-down of Bay State students, according to a copy obtained exclusively by the Herald. (more)

A couple of weeks ago, the state of Florida became home to the biggest free agent signing in the history of pro sports. LeBron James. LeBron James promises no less than seven NBA titles for the Sunshine State. Can it be accomplished? Probably not. Still, it’s refreshing to see ambition poured forth onto such an outsized canvas. (more)

LAS VEGAS—They came from Arizona and Australia, Boston and the Bahamas, South Carolina and South Africa to raise high the elixir of liberty in this, the most laissez-faire city in America. (more)

So NBA Commissioner David Stern is slapping Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert with a $100,000 penalty for his allegedly “ill-advised and imprudent” open letter that channeled the inner primal scream of every last fan from Northeast Ohio (including yours truly) in the wake of LeBron James’ “Decision” to depart our hometown for Miami? (more)

The number of Boston school students identified as lacking fluency in English surged dramatically over the past school year, presenting further challenges for a school district already under federal investigation for failing to provide adequate programs for students trying to learn the language. (more)

Time does not heal all wounds. (more)

It’ll be a memorable night for the Lakers, for better or worse, with so many elements up for grabs, as if a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics needed to distinguish itself any further. (more)

LOS ANGELES — The Celtics have history on their side. (more)

BOSTON –An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was found inside an ATM at a Bank of America lobby in Haverhill. (more)

BOSTON — The respective news conferences were over. (more)

Khloe Kardashian has officially been hazed into the celebrity WAGs club on the elite status of one of the club’s most famous ex-members, Jessica Simpson. (Remember when haters of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo wore Jessica Simpson masks to games?) (more)

The Lakers were dominant down low, the Boston Celtics unable to stop Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, when good fortune smiled on the Celtics as a most unusual event took place, something called the start of the fourth quarter. (more)

Tomorrow morning, Apple Inc. chief executive Steve Jobs is expected to unveil the next iteration of his company’s hot-selling iPhone at a gathering of Apple software developers in San Jose. (more)

CLEVELAND — One month from the start of the NBA’s free-agency frenzy, LeBron James has handicapped his field of suitors. (more)

Based on his last experience in the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Lakers star Lamar Odom is worried about bringing his wife Khloe Kardashian to Boston’s TD Garden next week for Game 3 and Game 4. (more)

BOSTON, MA. – Nine cities and towns have forced the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to pay property taxes on closed churches, schools, convents, and parish halls, contending that the buildings no longer qualify as tax-exempt because the archdiocese is not using them. (more)

Throughout his career, Kobe Bryant has never been one to forget a slight, a doubter or an opponent who has defeated him and his Lakers. (more)