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Tierney bridles at another attack

A second brother-in-law said Representative John F. Tierney was fully aware of the family’s illegal gambling operation, a charge the congressman strongly denied.

Brown University center to focus on slavery, injustice

The school will examine its historical ties to slavery and explore injustices worldwide with the launch of a center.

The bustling Waterfront district is a good place to check out the tall ships.

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OpSail is an excuse to explore the new Boston waterfront

As the waterfront evolves, it’s adding restaurants, green space, and other attractions at a breakneck pace. Consider this your reintroduction.

Congress acts to head off student loan rate increase

After an intense political battle, the legislation prevents interest rate increases on new loans to millions of college students.

Jeff Briggs created the characters for a Boston-themed carousel featuring replicas of local fauna.

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Boston-themed carousel designed for Greenway

Riders will sit atop replicas of a right whale, a harbor seal, and an Atlantic cod created by Jeff Briggs for the attraction.

States may opt out of Medicaid expansion

Legislators in states from New Hampshire to Texas say they are inclined to resist the expansion that could provide coverage for 17 million uninsured people.

Authors of Affordable Care law astounded by its trials

Two nonpoliticians from Mass. who helped transform the state’s health overhaul into national legislation expressed incredulity at how close the law came to being overturned.

Christopher L. Gasper

Will Kevin Garnett choose retirement or a return to Celtics?

Any hope of challenging for an 18th banner is tied to the 36-year-old Garnett’s return for an 18th season.

Loss of weekend E train service worries riders

Some Green Line riders said it will be an inconvenience that will complicate their lives at a time and in an area where no one wants to see life become more difficult.

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The Blackfriars Massacre

On June 28, 1978, five bodies were found in the basement of the Blackfriars Pub on Summer Street in Boston. The gangland-style killing would be known as the “Blackfriars Massacre.”