Two die in Bourne industrial accident

An official could not confirm the circumstances of the deaths and was awaiting further information from investigators.

Officials ask for help in identifying dead newborn

The baby was found outside a home in New Bedford Friday evening and authorities said she was Caucasian and weighed about 6 pounds.

Brad Marchand congratulated Patrice Bergeron after Bergeron's goal in the second period.

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Bruins win Presidents’ Trophy with victory over Sabres

The Bruins earned the trophy as the NHL’s points leader, the first time the team has won the trophy since the 1989-90 season.

Boston firefighters are seen battling an eight-alarm blaze on Lexington Street on Wednesday.

Boston reaches tentative pay deal with firefighters

Firefighters had been seeking a pay raise similar to that of police, but a spokeswoman for the mayor declined to give details until the contract is ratified.

Dutch Jesuit priest Frans van der Lugt was killed in Syria, where he spent 50 years serving poor and disabled persons regardless of race or religion.

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A new patron saint for persecuted Christians

John L. Allen Jr. also explores bioethics, the Vatican and Venezuela, the Synod of Bishops, and friendly slang for greeting the pope.

John Lackey allowed a two-run home run by Carlos Beltran in the first inning.

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Red Sox allow five home runs in loss to Yankees

John Lackey gave up six runs on 10 hits in 5.2 innings in his first loss of the season.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali had been invited to receive an honorary degree.

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Brandeis withdraws invitation: A degree too hot

The university should have known that Ayaan Hirsi Ali is far more famous for her unstinting critique of Islam as a religion.

Syria rebels, government report poison gas attack

Both sides in the conflict in Syria blamed each other for the attack in a village that reportedly injured scores of people.

Protesters waved a Russian flag in front of the police headquarters in Slaviansk on Saturday.

Buildings in eastern Ukraine are occupied

The actions in Donetsk and Slovyansk were the latest indications of spiraling anger in the eastern part of the country.

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opinion | H.D.S. Greenway

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Now in the 21st century, a still somewhat traumatized Algeria is pulling itself together.

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A new Slumbrew brewery in Somerville

The makers of Slumbrew beer have signed a lease on a space that will house a brewery and tap room expected to be in operation as soon as October.