GE considers Seaport for global headquarters

General Electric has been looking at a number of local sites and also is weighing New York and Providence.

Mass. moves toward ban on hand-held phones while driving

Advocates say such a measure would save lives by reducing distractions on the road.

Woman is killed by train at Downtown Crossing T stop

The woman was struck just before 6:40 p.m., and Red Line service between Harvard and JFK/UMass was replaced by buses.

State won?t rule out canceling Green Line extension

Officials said they needed to examine all options, including ending the project, although they also are looking at a redesign.

City Council clears way for possible downtown tower

The city transferred ownership of the empty Winthrop Square garage and is considering plans from developers.

Disabled children abused at Holyoke school, report says

Students at the Peck School were subjected to psychological abuse and excessive force, according to the Disability Law Center.

Claire Crouch with several Ted Cruz supporters wave at the crowds at a Christmas parade in Smyrna, Tenn. on Sunday, December 6, 2015. (Martin Cherry for The Boston Globe)

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Ted Cruz betting big on southern evangelical voters

The Texas senator hopes to move from a strong showing in Iowa to wins in Bible-belt states.

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders (left) and Hillary Clinton were seen at a CNN debate in October.

Sanders leads Clinton in N.H., new poll finds

Bernie Sanders leads Hillary Clinton, 50 percent to 40 percent, in a newly released poll of New Hampshire voters.

Workers cleaned the closed Chipotle Restaurant in Cleveland Circle.

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Number of illnesses connected to Chipotle outlet rises

Boston College said 120 students were sickened, and a health official said some may have caught the illness from classmates.

Jonathan Miller was a featured speaker at the New York Media Festival in October 2015. It was a multiday event covering the digital, games, music, television and video industries.

Caroline Sinno/New York Media Festival

Debate swirls on how many board directorships are enough

Hundreds of companies have at least one director who is serving on four or more other boards, raising questions about whether they are overextended.

editorial

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Today?s Republicans need to pledge not to support Trump?s candidacy ? period. It would send an important message to the Tea Party zealots.

Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) scores past Montreal Canadiens' goalie Mike Condon as Canadiens' Daniel Carr looks on during third period NHL hockey action, in Montreal, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. The Bruins defeated the Canadiens 3-1. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Bruins snap losing streak against Canadiens

The Bruins scored three third-period goals to stun the Habs and their fans at the Bell Centre.

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Celtics hold off Bulls in battle at TD Garden

Eight Celtics players scored in double figures, led by Isaiah Thomas with 20 points.

Boston-10/30/13--World Series game 6- Boston. (John Tlumack/Globe Staff)

Red Sox to expand safety netting at Fenway Park

Major League Baseball made recommendations for fan safety enhancements, and the Sox said they will comply for the upcoming season.

Speedy Ortiz (pictured performing in Denver in August) took home three top trophies at the Boston Music Awards.

Speedy Ortiz cleans up at the Boston Music Awards

The Boston Music Awards, announced Wednesday night, recognized the breadth of the area?s talent.

Boston, MA - 11/21/15 - (1st quarter) The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Boston College Eagles in the University's Shamrock Series at Fenway Park. Fenway Park last hosted a football game in1968. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Michael Vega, Topic: 22Notre Dame-BC, LOID: 8.2.464867787.

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BC football at Fenway is a perfect fit

The Sox want a yearly game, but BC says it would take a lot to move a game away from Alumni Stadium.

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To stop bleeding, Pentagon eyes foam injected through belly button

A Watertown company?s injectable foam that snakes through the abdomen is drawing interest from the Pentagon.

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, the city?s only vocational school, has been troubled for years.

John Blanding/Globe Staff/File

Madison Park High is underperforming, state says

The decision comes one year after Boston?s long-struggling vocational high school received a reprieve.

Evan Horowitz | Quick study

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State government keeps raiding its rainy day fund to fill budget gaps ? and S&P is not impressed.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_powderbld1_met.jpg State wants to fix up historic building on Charles River

The Department of Conservation and Recreation wants to turn the Powder Magazine Building into a place for the public to enjoy.

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/08/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/trump150-2064.jpg Three scenarios for Trump and the GOP

What happens after Donald Trump, particularly for the Republican Party?

Globe Santa

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Globe Santa delivers holiday gifts to local children in need.

Globe investigations

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A look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

The best Boston Globe photos of 2015

Staff photographers share the stories behind the year?s most powerful pictures.