MBTA nears antibias agreement with US regulators

The deal would address complaints against the MBTA for allegedly discriminating against minorities and women.

Lawmakers agree on bill to fund government through Sept.

Federal lawmakers opted for cooperation over confrontation in the trillion-dollar bill after last fall’s government shutdown.

Lexi Munroe, 8, and Sean Munroe, 7.

Family devastated after two children die in Franklin

The brother and sister, ages 8 and 7, accidentally locked themselves inside a hope chest while playing, officials said.

Jeff Green had his hand on the ball against Jeremy Lin in the second quarter.

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rockets 104, celtics 92

Celtics’ losing streak continues

The Celtics returned to TD Garden but still lost their ninth straight, their longest losing streak since the 2006-07 season.

LeGarrette Blount scored a touchdown in the second quarter against the Colts.

Patriots’ Blount says Broncos are ‘a different team now’

Running back LeGarrette Blount said the Patriots will study film to see how the Broncos have changed since the teams played seven weeks ago.

bookish | matthew gilbert

Self-help books and the promise of change

Plenty of books can help you with your January resolution, but it’s still up to you to make the change you envision.

Aerial views of Boston and Eastern Mass.

Globe photographer David L. Ryan took a helicopter trip on Monday morning and came back with aerial views of the region in winter.

Opinion

opinion | Mike Ross

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What if Boston had a second chance to redefine a place for artists to gather, grow, and thrive?

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Alex Rodriguez  is seeking to overturn a season-long suspension imposed by an arbitrator who ruled there was ‘‘clear and convincing evidence’’ of his drug use.

Alex Rodriguez sues MLB, union to overturn drug ban

Rodriguez is seeking to overturn a season-long suspension after an arbitrator ruled there was ‘‘clear and convincing evidence’’ Rodriguez used banned substances.

Health and wellness

Q&A | Dr. Josephine Briggs

“The automatic use of psychoactive drugs for symptom management creates problems,” says Dr. Josephine Briggs. “We have an opioid abuse epidemic.”

On alternative therapies and the placebo effect

Dr. Josephine Briggs became interested in alternative medicine after running a conference on the placebo effect.