The defense attorney said the ?evidence is clear? that Chism was legally insane when he killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013.
There have been at least 161 shootings at schools since the massacre in Newtown, which took place three years ago Monday.
Obama meets with National Security Council at PentagonThe meeting is part of a weeklong push to explain his strategy for stopping the Islamic State group abroad and its sympathizers at home.
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New measures at Mass. poultry farms stem from concerns that flocks could be at risk of an especially virulent flu strain.
A look at which colleges Massachusetts students from the class of 2013 attended out of state 16 months after graduation.
The combined company will generate a mammoth $16 billion in revenue per year with brands such as Paper Mate and Sharpie.
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A new investigation found that some prestigious medical research institutions have flagrantly violated a federal law regarding public reporting.
No sign yet of ?terrorist act? in plane crash, Egypt saysThe investigation committee so far has not found ??any evidence?? indicating foul play in the downing of the plane, which killed all 224 people onboard.
Governor honors T workers who prevented disasterMark McNeill and Ainsley ?Lee? Saunders are credited with stopping the runway Red Line train last week.
Metropolitan Storage?s closing is a sign of the times in booming Cambridge, where housing is in short supply.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Now, Patriots control everything ? just how they like itAll the AFC planets were aligned even before the Patriots played a snap; then they went out and destroyed the Texans.
The safety could miss one or more games, but will likely be able to play in the playoffs, NFL.com reported.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
The former UMass coach brought the basketball program to its greatest heights ? and depths ? during his reign.
Serena Williams named Sports Illustrated?s Sportsperson of YearThe top-ranked tennis star won three of the four majors and 53 of 56 matches in 2015.
?Star Wars? facts by the numbers, including how much Disney invested in the franchise and how many years it takes for Sarlaccs to digest their food.
After a long custody battle, Gloria and John Gilmore are the legal guardians of their two young grandchildren.
Adele?s coming to BostonThe Grammy-winning singer, whose new album ?25? broke the all-time first-week sales record, announced her 2016 North American tour dates.
Such outbreaks last year made more than 13,200 people sick, sent 714 people to the hospital, and killed 20 people, the data shows.
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The new $7 million competition wants to explore the earth?s last frontier to find sources of pollution and make medical discoveries.
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?Great Comet? musical will star Josh Groban on Broadway?Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,? now in previews at the American Repertory Theater, is heading to Broadway.
Meredith Warren
Year one with Mr. Fix It Turns out Governor Charlie Baker ended up being exactly as Candidate Baker advertised.
STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.
Ground Game
Early campaign states fade into background roleEven if Iowa or New Hampshire reject a candidate, that doesn?t mean his or her campaign is over.
Globe investigations and Spotlight reportsA look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Staff photographers share the stories behind the year?s most powerful pictures.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight??Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Texas and UCLA also look like teams on the rise following last week?s results.
NEW Health Charlestown joins an existing facility operated by Massachusetts General Hospital.
As the campaign increasingly centers on terrorism fears and foreign policy, candidates are scrambling to bolster their credentials.
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Driving in the snow and cold is no fun, but some simple preparation will make life easier in the winter months.
Vandals spray-painted graffiti about Jesus at two mosques and left a device that looked like a hand grenade in one of the driveways.
The social media service said that it had no evidence that hackers obtained any account information.
A black-tie anniversary gala on Saturday night drew more than 300 people.
Can indoor rowing become the new spinning? That?s what Community Rowing is trying to find out.
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Bringing holiday spirits to your doorStartups and big players like Amazon.com and Total Wine & More are trying to shake up the retail liquor industry.
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Persecution of Christians is rising globallyChristians are being harassed by governments and social groups throughout the world.
Design New England
The Meaning of HomeA thoughtful design gives two Boston Marathon bombing survivors accessibility with panache.
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