Governor Deval Patrick’s administration is seeking to block the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah from opening a small casino on tribal land on Martha’s Vineyard.
The federal law is intended to protect consumers from harmful prescription drugs like the tainted medications from a Mass. pharmacy that led to 64 deaths.
The 34-year-old hospital technician was sentenced for stealing painkillers and infecting 45 patients in four states with hepatitis C through tainted syringes.
Train was going too fast before crash, data showThe train that derailed Sunday in New York City, killing 4 people and injuring dozens, was traveling 82 mph as it approached a 30-mph zone, the NTSB said.
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On Basketball
For the first time in his NBA career, Sullinger was facing double teams against the Bucks, a sign of respect for a young player proving to be a capable scorer.
Health
Until now, there’s been little medical guidance to help cancer patients find foods they can tolerate and eat to maintain a healthy weight.
Markey airs privacy concerns over dronesSenator Edward Markey said that before Amazon.com can use drones to deliver packages, the FAA must ‘‘deliver privacy protections for the American public.’’
opinion | jennifer graham
The philosophical divide in America is not just between conservative and liberal, but between fit and fat.
opinion | mike ross
Break Boston’s digital ceilingThe underrepresentation of women on corporate boards, as CEOs, and among recipients of start-up funds from venture capital firms reveals an inequality that cannot be ignored.
A lot of the Patriots QB’s protection the last two weeks has come from Brady himself, in addition to good play-calling and adjustments.
The suspects defaced an oil painting of a pope, destroyed an organ, and scattered food and wine, Boston police said.
President Obama said the US should be at the forefront of discoveries to eliminate HIV or put it into remission without requiring lifelong therapy.
The worst of the glitches and delays may be over, the Obama administration said, but that doesn’t mean the website is completely ready.
Shoppers will spend $2 billion on what is expected to be the busiest online shopping day of the year, a research firm predicts.
The longtime Boston scene stalwart resurfaces after a long hiatus with a diverse, deeply satisfying solo disc.
More than 1 in 10 children in the United States have ADHD. That’s astounding — and frightening.
Globe Talk | Dec. 4
A conversation with author Tom PerrottaThe best-selling author of “Little Children” discusses his craft with the Globe’s new book critic, Matthew Gilbert.
