MBTA poised to end late-night bus, subway service

At a Monday meeting, not one member of the MBTA fiscal control board voiced support for continuing the service.

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A run by Bryon Hefner would put him in the middle of Stanley Rosenberg?s professional life.

15swatcat -- SWAT Cat lounges atop a Bearcat, a armored vehicle used by the police SWAT team. (Boston Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics team)

Boston Police Department SWAT Team

Boston police say their SWATCat is missing

It?s usually the public asking for the team?s help. But their unofficial mascot has gone missing, and they?re trying to get the word out.

DA opens probe into alleged abuses at Holyoke school

Adults allegedly tackled special education students, pinned them down, and yanked them out of chairs for refusing to stand.

Man arrested in weekend Brockton homicide

Brahden Hill allegedly killed Edward J. Andrews on Saturday during a suspected robbery.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/200_philip_chism_20151214.jpg ?No voices? in Chism?s head, prosecutor says

The defense attorney said the ?evidence is clear? that Chism was legally insane when he killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013.

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., was the most popular out-of-state private college among Massachusetts graduates from the high school class of 2013.

Johnson & Wales University

For most students, college is just a laundry load from home

Of the 35,752 Massachusetts students who attended a four-year school, 22,388 went to a public or private college in-state.

Bill Cosby received an honorary degree during Boston University's 141st commencement ceremony in 2014.

Boston University rescinds Bill Cosby?s honorary degree

The university said the comedian?s ?treatment of women has brought significant and lasting discredit upon himself.?

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Bergdahl faces a possible life sentence, a far more serious penalty than had been recommended by the Army?s own investigating officer.

Critic?s notebook

Imagine Boston on film, without the bad guys and bad accents

?Spotlight? has already achieved a solid win. It has taken the Boston movie away from the bad boys and given it back to the rest of us.

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The video of a mail carrier fending off the large birds as he scurries from house to house has been viewed more than 1 million times.

Governor Charlie Baker took a selfie with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Mark McNeill, and McNeill's fiancee at a ceremony to recognize McNeill and Ainsley ?Lee? Saunders.

Governor honors T workers who prevented disaster

Mark McNeill and Ainsley ?Lee? Saunders are credited with stopping the runway Red Line train last week.

The Boston Pride took on the Buffalo Beauts earlier this month.

Winter Classic to include women?s hockey

Women?s pro hockey has been added for the event at Gillette Stadium, but some of the league?s best players may not be there.

Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo, left, questions official Bill Kennedy (55) about a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Timberwolves won 101-91. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

AP

Referee comes out following Rajon Rondo slur

The former Celtics guard directed a homosexual slur toward NBA ref Bill Kennedy in a game Dec. 3.

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Akiem Hicks (72) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Houston. Hoyer was injured on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Alex Speier

Racking up sacks is winning formula for Patriots

New England?s disruptive pass rush has been a key factor in covering for a depleted offensive unit.

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The added cameras would be specifically aimed at plays on the sidelines, goal lines, and end lines.

Diversity is what it?s about in Jamaica Plain

?There is a sense of community in Jamaica Plain today, but it?s a different sense of community,?? resident Lisa Delfino Connor says.

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A new program at Boston Children?s Hospital has a speaker emit phrases in a patient?s own voice, recorded when their speech was clear.

LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 09: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team during the game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Rupp Arena on December 9, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

UMass should vacate decision to honor John Calipari

The former UMass coach brought the basketball program to its greatest heights ? and depths ? during his reign.

opinion | Niall Ferguson

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As white Americans decline in several quality-of-life measures, it?s a small wonder that Trump has polled so well.

Ground Game

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/01/BostonGlobe.com/BCOM/Images/499328168-6487.jpg Early campaign states fade into background role

Even if Iowa or New Hampshire reject a candidate, that doesn?t mean his or her campaign is over.

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 Big Picture

Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

The best Boston Globe photos of 2015

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

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.