Mass. wonders whether students being overtested

State education officials have ordered an independent review in response to concerns from teachers and parents.

Congressional power shift lowers New England?s clout

Only four members from the region will be part of the GOP caucus that will seek to shape the nation?s agenda.

Quincy Medical Center.

Coakley reviewing Quincy hospital closing

It is unclear if Steward Health Care will face penalties for the shutdown, which appears to violate an agreement with the attorney general.

Dr. Robert Ferrante was escorted by Allegheny County Sheriffs deputies to court in Pittsburgh in late October.

Jury convicts Pittsburgh researcher of poisoning his wife

Robert Ferrante, who has Boston-area ties, was found guilty Friday of lacing his wife?s energy drink with cyanide.

NStar to raise electric rates 29 percent

The monthly bill for the average NStar household will rise about $28 a month, according to the utility.

Faron Salon in Porter Square advertises its studio as ?hijab-friendly,? The studio, with a private room for women who cover their hair. Pictured: Faron Fares, the salon?s owner.

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For Muslim women at hair salons, a room without a view

As the number of Muslims in the area has grown, a Cambridge salon is offering private accommodations for women who cover their hair.

Grand Palms golf features 27 holes and midday, weekday rates of $35.

Winter Travel

What is the cheapest Florida destination for Bostonians?

Fort Lauderdale is consistently the cheapest Florida fare from Boston, with an average round-trip cost of $240.

Actress Keira Knightley at the European premiere of the film

Daily Dose

Keira Knightley?s topless photo a boost to women?s body image

The actress flaunted her underendowed breasts to make a point against using Photoshop.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/11/07/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/phone3-(2)-8648--90x90.jpg Man allegedly took phone of woman hit by train

Police are seeking a man who allegedly pocketed the woman?s phone after she was struck and killed by a Red Line train.

Concerned teammates gathered around Marcus Smart after he suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter Friday.

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Celtics beat Pacers but lose Marcus Smart to ankle injury

Smart suffered a left ankle injury early in the fourth quarter and was carted off the court.