Chest in deaths of 2 children was part of recall

The chest in which the Franklin children were trapped was made in 1939, a year covered in a recall by the manufacturer.

US judge strikes down Okla. same-sex marriage ban

A federal judge said Oklahoma’s ban on gay marriage violates the US Constitution, but he stayed his ruling pending appeals.

Appeals court sets aside FCC rules on Internet access

The rules had barred broadband providers from prioritizing some types of Internet traffic over others.

Governor Deval Patrick, joined by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, announced a series of climate change initiatives Tuesday.

Patrick unveils $50m plan on climate change

The plan includes a $40 million grant that will enable cities and towns to strengthen protections around energy services.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie  delivered his State Of The State address Tuesday in Trenton, N.J.

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Christie apologizes for scandal before touting record

Chris Christie said his administration ‘‘let down the people we are entrusted to serve,” but that the issue doesn’t define his team or the state of New Jersey.

Police surrounded a movie theater in Wesley Chapel, Fla., on Monday.

Suspect in fatal Fla. theater shooting held without bail

A 71-year-old retired police officer told authorities he was “in fear of being attacked’’ before allegedly shooting a 43-year-old man to death.

Students were reunited with family following a shooting at a middle school Tuesday in Roswell, N.M.

Student shoots 2 at N.M. middle school

A boy was in critical condition after allegedly being shot in the face by another student, and a girl was injured after being shot in the arm.

Jeff Green stuffs Jeremy Lin in the first half, but struggled overall and was benched late.

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Why isn’t Jeff Green producing for Celtics?

Once seen as a cornerstone, Green is failing to live up to expectations in what should be a breakout year for him.

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The desolate, 140-acre Beacon Park Yard has the potential to be the site of Boston’s next great building boom.

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Administration officials said they were pleased that the percentage of young adults signing up was as high as it was, given that the website was down for most of October.

More older Americans sign up for health care

It’s an older, costlier crowd that’s signing up so far for insurance under President Obama’s law, according to government figures.