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O?Brien was sentenced after being convicted of running the department like a criminal enterprise.
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Jury selection in the case of accused Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is slated to begin in January. See if you meet the criteria to serve.
It?s way too early to pick winners and losers, but some projects look more inspired than others.
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Daisy Buchanan?s, long a fixture on Newbury Street, closed its doors for good early Thursday morning.
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Everyone thinks the Internet remembers everything, but in fact it forgets a lot.
The district chief allegedly steered $32,000 in city money into his own bank account.
MIT economist Jonathan Gruber referred to the ?stupidity of the American voter? in comments about the health care overhaul.
Officials have been finding the swastikas since Oct. 31 on bulletin boards, white boards, and in several laundry rooms.
The governor-elect is turning to a wide group of transition leaders, including a former Indianapolis mayor.
The president?s plan will protect up to 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation, officials say.
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Obama making the right move on immigrationAn executive order signals to Congress that humanitarian concerns must be weighed against the costs of inaction.
Tuukka Rask, who was shelled in Toronto on Wednesday, has had a rocky time in his career against Montreal.
The appeals court will determine whether the murder conviction of James ?Whitey? Bulger?s long-time handler should be overturned.
Senator Elizabeth Warren was given a new role, elevating her profile inside the Senate.
General Martin Dempsey said he would consider deploying a limited number of US forces to fight alongside Iraqi troops.
Warren Buffett?s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is buying the Duracell battery business in a deal valued at approximately $3 billion.
Six photographers are ?In Search of the Miraculous.?
French physical chemist Herve This studies molecules from eggs and other foods in hope of finding a scientific solution to world hunger.
The newest gear, hottest peaks, and coolest places to warm up after a long day of chasing snowy thrills.
People throughout the world paused to remember military members Tuesday.
Design New England
A Vermont tiny house is full of huge possibilitiesInspired by tiny house blogs, Ethan Waldman of Morristown, built himself a movable home.
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How American voters fell out of love with their own partiesToday we hate the other side more than we root for our own team. Why the end of rah-rah politics is bad for democracy.
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