Judge clears way for Cape Wind, but calls for wildlife review

A federal judge rejected several arguments brought by opponents, but ordered a review of claims that Cape Wind could pose risks to wildlife.

Scott Brown announced he has formed an exploratory committee to prepare for a US Senate run in New Hampshire at an event in Nashua, N.H., on Friday.

Brown takes key step toward N.H. Senate run

“We look forward to meeting you and to this great journey ahead,” Scott Brown said in announcing an exploratory committee.

Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner has signed with the Patriots.

Patriots sign CB Brandon Browner

The former Seahawks cornerback got a $17 million deal but must sit out the first four games of the season because of a drug violation.

Transit Police released images of the attackers earlier this week, hoping someone would recognize them and come forward.

Four arrested in T assault

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent beating on a Red Line train at Broadway station Sunday night.

By some measures, Mike Napoli was the best defensive first baseman in the AL last season (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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For Mike Napoli, this spring is better in all ways

With no microscope on his hip, and a two-year contract in hand, all he cares about now is trying to be an even better first baseman.

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The Malaysia Airlines plane may have experienced significant changes in altitude after it lost contact with ground control, sources said.

BU women's head basketball coach Kelly Greenberg.

BU women’s basketball coach fighting allegations

Kelly Greenberg this week authorized a lawyer to defend her as two more former players alleged emotional abuse.

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Russia’s foreign minister said there was ‘‘no common vision’’ between the countries on Crimea’s impending secession vote.

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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has a message for Massachusetts: Yes, education reform has been a success here, but we still have a long way to go.

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Former police officer Curtis Reeves is charged with murder.

Defendant in theater shooting was texting too, records show

A former police officer accused of killing a man in a dispute over texting had used his own phone to send a message.