At least five killed as Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia

Emergency personnel transported an injured person at the scene of a train wreck in Philadelphia.

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Other passengers were injured on the train, which was traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/150512_kdb_INTERFAITH0011.jpg Baker, Walsh among officials pledging to work for social justice

More than 1,800 people attended a forum at the historic Trinity Church in Copley Square.

An artist's rendering of a proposed casino in Brockton.

Mass Gaming & Entertainment

Brockton voters approve proposed resort casino

Voters narrowly approved a $650 million casino, clearing the way for its developers to compete for the state?s third and final casino license.

Incoming BU professor defends racially tinged Twitter posts

BU President Robert Brown issued a statement criticizing the tweets.

Ex-Sharon rabbi accused of larceny, embezzlement

The former Sharon rabbi, who was allegedly extorted over his relationship with a teenage boy, is accused of stealing the money from congregants.

Chris Ryan, of Bradford, held a photograph of Mike Nicoloro at vigil in his honor in Haverhill on Monday.

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A Vietnam veteran dies, and a community stops to take note

When Mike Nicoloro died this month, his story of service and suffering snapped into place in a new way for Haverhill residents.

Shirley Leung

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These Olympics will not be about Steve Pagliuca. He favors collaboration over control.

Senate Democrats rebuke Obama on trade pact

Democrats blocked efforts to begin a full-blown debate on a top priority of President Obama?s second term.

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Battle lines are drawn for Patriots, NFL

The Patriots are at open war with the league, and a rapprochement seems unlikely.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

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An appeal process is available to Brady and the Patriots, and they have the option of taking the matter to court.

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A new commuter rail station for the Allston-Brighton neighborhood is one step closer to reality.

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?Mad Men? never shifted its gaze from its wronged women

As ?Mad Men? leaves the air, it?s clear that one of its most powerful, least romanticized, and most tenacious themes was sexism.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/11/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/slider_IMG_7496.jpg Vertex wins key approval for cystic fibrosis treatment

The 12-1 vote by an influential advisory committee comes ahead of the FDA?s ruling, scheduled for July 5.

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Picasso purchase among several top-dollar art sales in recent years

While the record price of Picasso?s painting seems unbelievably high, three others have sold for higher figures in private sales.

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Legal analysts say the thoroughness of the process is meant to assure that jurors focus on relevant factors and ignore prejudicial circumstances.

Gardner Museum announces new reward in 1990 theft

The museum is offering $100,000 for one of the least valuable pieces stolen: a bronze eagle finial.

The Big Picture

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Tornadoes rip through US

Spring storms that produced multiple tornadoes and flooding hit the United States during the past week, including in Texas, where two died.