FEMA’s new flood map reaches deep into city

The new maps significantly expand the amount of land considered at high risk of flooding, which could force thousands of property owners to purchase expensive insurance.

Obama’s health care switch leaves some scrambling

The move to allow substandard insurance policies to remain on the market for now triggered chaos and confusion for insurance companies and consumers.

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Brother’s case ‘a source of great anguish,’ William Bulger says

Former Massachusetts Senate president William Bulger said he doesn’t condone the actions of his brother, convicted gangster “Whitey” Bulger.

Obamas, Clintons to visit JFK gravesite Wednesday

The President and First Lady will join Bill and Hillary Clinton at a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mayor Menino is now sporting a “bat cane.” He attended a ribbon cutting Friday at the Mission Hill School.

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Mayor Thomas Menino raises cane, with pride

Friends of the mayor have provided Menino with a personalized cane, crafted from a Louisville Slugger baseball bat.

High praise at home for surgeon general nominee

Supporters of Dr. Vivek Murthy hope that his record stands out as he heads into a potentially difficult confirmation process before the Senate.

Logan Airport installs runway scanning system

The Boston airport is the first in the US to scan runways for foreign objects that can cause deadly crashes — bits of shredded tires, nails, chunks of asphalt.

Casino plan passes background check

A Foxwoods-backed partnership has passed its mandatory state background check, clearing a regulatory hurdle days before the project goes before Milford voters.

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An Olympic-size illusion

Before Boston drinks the Kool-Aid for a 2024 Olympic bid, it should consider what’s happening in Atlanta.

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Rob Gronkowski apologizes for comments

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Tickets to get into Fenway Park for games in 2014 may cost you more, depending on the team’s new variable pricing program.

After Series win, Sox raise ticket prices

“A betrayal can be as simple as a sext,” says Sharon-based marriage and family therapist Karen Ruskin.

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The state of extramarital affairs

David Krejci went down hard in Thursday’s game against the Blue Jackets at the Garden (as seen above), but he returned to the lineup Friday at Ottawa.

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Bruins’ David Krejci avoids concussion

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Joon Lim, 2, relaxes with a book at a day-care center run by Bright Horizons, which has been a number one employer three times.

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No. 1 largest employer: Bright Horizons

US District Court Judge Denise Casper (center) spoke Thursday at the sentencing hearing for convicted crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger (right). At left was Bulger’s attorney, J.W. Carney Jr.

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Judge supplies full picture of empty existence

Boston police released this photo of cash and guns seized during their drug investigation that led to the arrests of 20 people.

Police arrest 31 for allegedly running drug ring

Dark clouds loomed over the US Capitol in Washington on Sept. 28, 2013.

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The GOP’s opportunity

“You cannot go anywhere in the education of children and not find the fingerprints of Carolyn and Peter,” said Jack Connors, a close friend.

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Peter Lynch turns to schools

Saga ends with Bulger escorted from sight

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Senators 4, Bruins 2

The Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron and the Senators’ Kyle Turris faced off in the second period.

Lackluster third period costly for Bruins

The Bruins came up short Friday night and watched their 2-1 lead rapidly collapse into a 4-2 loss to the Senators.

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Highway Administrator Frank DePaola (left) checked out Michael Barnes’s Model A Ford.

2 millionth E-ZPass finds home on Gatsby-era car

A fully restored 1929 Model A Ford owned by Michael Barnes of Westfield received the milestone toll transponder.