The driver of the train that took off without him was not the first MBTA employee accused of tampering with the throttle.
Corrections officers found Anfelnin Feliz hanging in his cell at the prison at about 6:20 p.m., an official said.
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Tornadoes touched down in Indiana and Mississippi, and six were killed and others were missing as storms struck over a wide area.
For Republican senators, having to pick a favorite among four of their own colleagues is awkward.
Two Brookline officers said they have been the targets of discrimination within the police department.
Authorities say they found the cash in safe deposit boxes that belong to a former state lawmaker who was convicted of embezzlement.
Illinois AG says daily fantasy sports contests are illegalThe attorney general of Illinois said daily fantasy sports contests for cash are illegal gambling under that state?s laws.
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After four years in FBS, UMass is struggling with a losing record, diminished attendance, and a revenue shortfall.
All three people were expected to survive, and police said they didn?t know if the shootings were related.
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Shea, who was from Brookline, became engaged to Spencer Kushner two days before she died of cancer.
An investigation by St. George?s School found that 23 students were sexually abused by three school employees in the 1970s and ?80s.
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All of the familiar beauty of the Cape serves as a darkly ironic backdrop for an achingly sad story about the heroin epidemic.
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In Boston?s Public Garden, cherry trees are blooming ? at the start of winter.
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Charlie Baker is a very popular work in progressThe governor has taken on serious problems, but his inaugural year is defined by what he hasn?t done.
Walpole resident celebrates 110th birthday Alice Fischer is believed to be the state?s oldest living resident and says her secret to long life is to ?work hard.?
The watch was appraised at between $6,000 and $15,000.
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Boston Pride is stocked with Olympians, national team membersThe Pride, one of four teams in the fledgling National Women?s Hockey League, are trying to find a niche in a crowded sports landscape.
Christmas comes early here ? the day after Thanksgiving, to be exact ? and doesn?t let up until New Year?s Eve.
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Blink?s DIY video-based home security system may be the futureA new home security system is from a company that might become the state?s next big consumer electronics firm.
Michael Dukakis serves turkey soup to Brookline seniors The former governor said he received 26 turkey carcasses this Thanksgiving to turn into soup.
Ann Hood
The true meaning of ?miracle?In Chimayo, miracles came in the form of dirt. I felt possibility everywhere I looked.
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Trump nod becomes more probable by the dayEvery day that Donald Trump remains on top of the polls, he is another day closer to becoming the Republican nominee.
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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They come in all shapes and sizes, donning the iconic red suit and hat that symbolize modern-day Christmas.
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.
Olynyk had 20 points and nine rebounds, including a highlight-reel dunk that sparked an 11-2 run in the third quarter.
The messages are meant to steer away from the traditional warnings posted on the digital signs and grab drivers? attention.
On social media, outrage was collected under the hashtag ??#NotMyAbuela.??
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Men, on the other hand, are looking for cars that double as an ego boost.
Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo took to Facebook to share her thoughts after the Miss Universe crown was removed from her head.
Nightgowns and flip-flops are two reasons Dress for Success, which outfits needy women for job interviews, keeps only a fraction of what?s received.
Years of waiting are over for Beatles fans who want to listen to the band?s music on services such as Apple Music and Spotify.
Tucker, 39, created a free, 10-week training program a decade ago to serve clients of the Salvation Army.
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Boston Dynamics turns robots into reindeerA video by the company features Santa being pulled over a hill by three robotic reindeer.
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Pope Francis faces a real dilemma in ?Vatileaks 2.0?The Vatican leaks scandal has had more twists than a daytime soap opera.
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The Meaning of HomeA thoughtful design gives two Boston Marathon bombing survivors accessibility with panache.
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