Romney considering third run for president

Mitt Romney (right) hugged N.J. Governor Chris Christie at Governor Charlie Baker?s inauguration on Thursday.

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Mitt Romney told a group of about 30 supporters that he is considering a third presidential campaign, sources say.

People were led away from the scene as police mobilized near a hostage situation at Port de Vincennes in Paris.

Raids end terror rampage in France

A member of Al Qaeda?s branch in Yemen says the group directed the deadly attack on Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people.

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Baker also ordered his Cabinet secretaries to conduct detailed performance evaluations of all their agencies.

Slick roads spur call for caution on evening commute

Most of the state will see up to 2 inches, but parts of western Mass. may get more than 3 inches.

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When questioned about blood found on a box cutter, Philip Chism allegedly told a Topsfield officer, ?It?s the girl?s.?

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How Aaron Hernandez went from NFL to courtroom

Hernandez is on trial in the killing of Odin L. Lloyd, an accusation that stunned the region and the football world.

Mayor Martin Walsh spoke at a press conference.

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Walsh, officials vow cost-effective Olympics

Mayor Martin Walsh vowed that the cost of the project ? or any debt that results ? will not be paid for by Boston taxpayers.

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The question is not whether Boston is capable of hosting. The question is whether it?s worth it.

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A day after the USOC picked Boston as a candidate, organizers have an early glimpse of what an event might look like.

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What does Cambridge sewage say about residents? MIT plans to find out

A new project aims to understand a city?s health and habits through its waste.

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The high-end fashion clothing store helped establish Boston?s luxury retail scene.

Katie Ziegler, 29, cycles four miles from her home in Jamaica Plain to her office near South Station.

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How does a cyclist manage in subzero temperatures?

What does it take to commute by bike and arrive with your extremities intact on a week like this? Kate Ziegler has a few ideas.

Evan Horowitz

Why cheap gas prices are ruining Russia?s economy

One way to understand the current situation, and Russia?s uncertain future, is to take it one crisis at a time.

Opinion

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/08/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/0109boston-skyline.jpg Let the Olympic dialogue begin

The choice of Boston as the American nominee is a great honor, but one that should only start the public discussion.

The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

Scenes from Charlie Baker?s inauguration

Politicans and dignitaries from Mass. and beyond attended the swearing in ceremony of the state?s new governor.

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