Boston families react to lifting of one-child policy

The shift is jarring for families whose lives were deeply affected by the one-child rule, which was enforced most strictly in urban areas.

Bush acknowledged a lackluster debate performance in Portsmouth on Thursday.

Jeb Bush says campaign is ?not on life support?

?There are two types of politicians: There are the talkers, and there are the doers,? Bush said in Portsmouth.

Owen Labrie (center) stood with his lawyer, J.W. Carney, before being sentenced Thursday in Merrimack County Superior Court.

Labrie sentenced to year in jail in sex assault case

?This is a day of justice for the victim,? the judge said. ?I have to recognize what you did to her when you committed the crime.?

A cod caught on fisherman Al Cottone's boat.

John Tlumacki/Globe staff

Study links cod decline in N.E. to climate change

The rapid warming of the waters off New England has contributed to the historic collapse of the region?s cod population, new research says.

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The slow-moving, unmanned Army surveillance blimp broke loose from its mooring and then floated over Pennsylvania.

Dorm surge drives housing construction to 15-year high

The pace is fast enough to keep Boston on track to hit Mayor Walsh?s aim of creating 53,000 new housing units in the city by 2030.

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Gronkowski congratulated Lewis following a touchdown.

Julian Edelman made his second touchdown of the night.

Julian Edelman made his second touchdown of the night.

Dion Lewis made a touchdown.

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Dion Lewis made a touchdown.

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LeGarette rushed during the third quarter.

Gronkowski missed a throw in the second quarter.

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Gronkowski missed a throw in the second quarter.

Ryan Tannehill of the Dolphins mishandled a snap.

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Ryan Tannehill of the Dolphins mishandled a snap.

Brady congratulated Gronkowski after touchdown.

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Brady congratulated Gronkowski after the touchdown.

Gronkowski made a 47-yard reception.

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Gronkowski made a 47-yard reception.

Fans from all over the country came to Gillette.

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Fans from all over the country came to Gillette.

Patriots 36, Dolphins 7

Patriots reel in Dolphins to go 7-0

Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes and New England never trailed in a rout at Gillette Stadium.

7 surprising truths of the real estate boom

Six years after the depths of the Great Recession, not everything is as you might expect in the Boston market.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/10/22/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/sneakers_02.jpg Getting an early foothold in the financial game

In a world of $900 Air Jordans, young sneaker tycoons are making big money reselling shoes.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/10/29/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/ropes%20course%20with%20water%20show.jpg New Jordan?s Furniture store to feature ropes course

Jordan?s, known for its unorthodox stores packed with living room sets, IMAX theaters, and laser water shows, is at it again.

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Mass. lawmakers grapple with 21st century problems

Lawmakers in a state known for technology and public policy are falling behind in efforts to regulate fast-moving industries and innovations.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/10/27/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/494511636.jpg Is the Black Friday sales frenzy over?

T.J. Maxx will stay closed this Thanksgiving. So will GameStop. And REI, the outdoors equipment retailer, won?t even open its doors on Black Friday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/08/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Vasalopp03.jpg New lighting, lower prices on the way at Weston Ski Track

Advocates are ?cautiously optimistic? as the state takes over management this cross-country ski season.

CHAD FINN I SPORTS MEDIA

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The Fox broadcasts haven?t been all fun and games (and the occasional power outage).

Opinion & Ideas

jeff jacoby

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/10/29/BostonGlobe.com/Ideas/Images/Jeff_Jacoby_150px-687.jpg US intelligence is no match for Iranian deception

Verification works only when intelligence works ? and when a regime isn?t trying to cheat.

Ground Game

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/10/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/e28d000af236452d993bbd83e2342100-e28d000af236452d993bbd83e2342100-0.jpg Five truths about the GOP field after the CNBC debate

Here are a handful of things we learned about the GOP presidential field and its future Wednesday night.

The Big Picture

Hundreds killed in earthquake

Rescue efforts were hindered by mountains and security issues after a 7.5 earthquake hit Afghanistan and Pakistan.

BetaBoston

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/10/30/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/betaboston%20stress.jpg What are the most stressful places in Boston?

The Boston Stress Study hopes to identify areas in the city that seem to particularly grate on residents? nerves.

Crux

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/10/26/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/pope150-1038--90x90.jpg After synod, can Catholics put Humpty Dumpty together again?

Did the synod marathon leave the church more energized or simply more fractured?